65 Abducted Persons, Others Rescued as Troops Intensify Operations in Mandara Mountains

65 Abducted Persons, Others Rescued as Troops Intensify Operations in Mandara Mountains

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued four abducted civilians, arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recorded fresh surrenders of insurgents’ family members during sustained operations across the North East. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, on Friday, troops operating under Operation DESERT SANITY V and Siege Operations recorded major breakthroughs […]

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CAS Charges Air Commanders to Intensify Operations Against Insurgents

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has charged commanders of the Nigerian Air Force to intensify operational pressure on insurgents and other criminal elements across the country. The charge was given during an operational briefing held on May 18 with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding, Directors, and Air Component Commanders from various operational theatres nationwide. During the meeting, the Air Chief stressed the […]

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4 Terrorists Killed, Two Collaborators Arrested as Troops Intensify North-East Offensive

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Four terrorists have been killed as troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained intensified offensives across the North-East under Operation Desert Sanity V, while two suspected collaborators were arrested and another terror suspect surrendered to security forces. The successes were disclosed in a statement on Friday signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI. He said the […]

May 6, 2026 17

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Military intensify offensive against Terrorist in North West Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Three terrorist have been killed by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma during intensified military operations in north-west Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, acting deputy director of army public relations for 8 Division, the offensive targeted armed groups operating in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states, with the aim of protecting communities and disrupting their activities. The army said the three were killed […]

March 27, 2026 15

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74 Militants Killed as Nigerian Forces Intensify Nationwide Crackdown on Insurgents and Criminal Networks

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Seventy-four suspected militants have been killed by Nigerian troops following a series of coordinated military operations across the country between 13 and 19 March 2026, the armed forces have said. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations involved ground assaults, clearance patrols and air support missions, leading to the arrest of suspects, rescue of kidnapped victims […]

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OPHK- COAS Urges Troops to Intensify Offensive Against Insurgents in North-East

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops fighting insurgency in the north-east to remain vigilant and maintain an aggressive operational posture against militant groups in the region. He gave the directive during an operational assessment visit to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, in Maiduguri on Saturday. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel […]

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Military says 77 militants killed as operations intensify across Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters says at least 77 militants were killed in a series of operations conducted across several parts of the country between 28 February and 6 March 2026. According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria carried out coordinated land and air operations targeting insurgents, kidnappers and other armed groups. He said air strikes during […]

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COAS Directs Special Forces to Intensify Offensive Against Insurgents Nationwide

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered Special Forces troops to intensify operations against armed groups across the country, saying the military must take “decisive dominance” of the battlefield. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the army chief gave the directive during his first operational visit to the 4 Special Forces Command in […]

March 3, 2026 24

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Notorious Kidnapper Has Been Arrested In Wukari As Troops Intensify Hunt For Victim

By Zainab Uzomah A notorious kidnap suspect on the wanted list of security agencies has been arrested by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army under Operation Zafin Wuta in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to the statement signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, the suspect, Umar Musa Geyi, was apprehended on 22 November 2025 at Jandei-Kulamu following credible intelligence. He is believed […]

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