DHQ Clarifies Identity of Neutralised Terrorist Commander

DHQ Clarifies Identity of Neutralised Terrorist Commander

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified reports surrounding the recent killing of a terrorist commander identified as Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki during a joint operation conducted with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026. The clarification comes after public reactions and media reports linking the operation to a similar military action in 2024, where a terrorist commander bearing the same name was reportedly eliminated. In a statement […]

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Nigeria, US Forces Eliminate Top ISIS Commander Linked to Dapchi Kidnap

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja One of the world’s most wanted ISIS terrorists, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, has been neutralised in a joint counterterrorism operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria in collaboration with United States forces. The operation, described as a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, was carried out through coordinated intelligence sharing and military collaboration between Nigeria and the United States. In a statement signed by […]

May 16, 2026 27

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Army Engineers Commander Strengthens Operational Ties with 8 Division

By Zainab Uzomah The Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru, has paid an operational and familiarisation visit to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, as part of efforts to boost inter-corps cooperation and enhance military readiness in the North-West. In a statement signed by Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 8 Division, the […]

February 6, 2026 56

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B’Haram commander, others killed in Niger air strike – NAF

The Nigerian Air Force has said air strikes by the air component of Operation Whirl Punch in Niger State killed a terrorist kingpin identified as Yellow Janbros and other terrorists. The service said the terrorists were trailed from Zamfara to Niger State. The Air Force added that Janbros and his fighters were about to cross the Jikudna River in Galadima Kogo District, heading towards the Wurukuvhi axis of Chikun LGA […]

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