Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Foil Attack on Benue Yam Market

Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Foil Attack on Benue Yam Market

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, working alongside operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack on Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State, killing two suspected terrorists identified as Dantaraba and Golozo. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the troops responded to a distress call […]

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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Terrorists, Rescue 73 Kidnap Victims, Recover 211,790 Litres of Stolen Fuel

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have intensified nationwide offensives against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, neutralising several fighters across multiple theatres of operation, rescuing 73 kidnapped civilians, and recovering 211,790 litres of stolen and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during operations conducted between June 19 and 25. The military said bandits were killed in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, while terrorists […]

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COAS Charges New Soldiers to Defeat Terrorists, Uphold Professionalism

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged newly recruited soldiers of the Nigerian Army to confront terrorists and other criminal elements decisively while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief gave the charge on Saturday during the Passing Out […]

June 22, 2026 13

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Troops Recover Weapons, IEDs After Repelling Lakurawa Terrorists in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered a cache of weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after repelling suspected Lakurawa terrorists during an offensive operation in Kebbi State. The operation was conducted on June 14 in the Dogon Daji area of Dandi Local Government Area, where troops engaged the terrorists and forced them to retreat after coming under sustained military firepower. According to a […]

June 17, 2026 14

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31 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom as Troops Kill Five Terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina Operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Thirty-one kidnapped victims have been rescued while five terrorists were neutralised during a series of coordinated military operations conducted by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA across Zamfara and Katsina states. According to a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the victims were rescued around the Bagega-Kawaye axis of […]

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NAF Intensifies Offensive, Neutralises Terrorists in Rafi, Mariga

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Several terrorists have been neutralised and planned attacks disrupted following a series of precision air strikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 in parts of Niger State. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, the operations were carried out between 20 and 23 May 2026 across Rafi […]

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Operation HADIN KAI Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Rescue Abductees in North East Operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised terrorists, rescued abducted victims and recovered arms, ammunition and explosive devices during coordinated operations across the North East theatre. 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 and other missions recorded several operational successes in Borno and […]

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DHQ Dismisses Misleading Reports, Vows Sustained Offensive Against Terrorists

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Defence Headquarters has dismissed what it described as mischievous and misleading reports suggesting it downplayed terrorist activities in the South West, insisting that troops will continue offensive operations against fleeing insurgents across the country. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, on Thursday, the military said at no time did it undermine the authority of any democratically elected leader […]

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Nigeria-US Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Terrorists in North-East Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters says ongoing joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have eliminated 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the operations also led to the destruction of terrorist checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment, and financial networks used to support insurgent activities. The military disclosed that several […]

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