19 family members captured as troops clear bandit camps in Bauchi forest

19 family members captured as troops clear bandit camps in Bauchi forest

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of the Nigerian Army have captured 19 family members of suspected bandits and cleared several camps during operations in Dajin Madam Forest, Bauchi State. The operation, carried out by troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser, targeted identified bandit enclaves, including Azuge and Hari camps. According to the Army, a number of bandits were […]

April 17, 2026 4

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Troops Recover Explosives, Ransom Cash as Army Overruns IPOB/ESN Camps in Enugu

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Operation Eastern Sanity have recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) and ₦2 million suspected ransom money after overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds in Enugu State. The operation, carried out on 14 April 2026 in Ajali Forest, Ezeagu Local Government Area, forced suspected militants to flee under sustained military pressure, abandoning key assets including an anti-tank IED later secured by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. According to a […]

April 17, 2026 8

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Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on Benisheikh Brigade Headquarters in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on the headquarters of the 29 Task Force Brigade in Benisheikh, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday. The attack, which occurred around 12:30 a.m., was successfully foiled following a swift response by troops led by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, according to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, […]

April 9, 2026 12

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Nigerian Army Prioritizes Integrated Medical Services, Troops’ Welfare -COAS

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasized the importance of integrated administrative protocols in optimizing medical services and enhancing the welfare of troops. He made this statement during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), Surgeon Rear Admiral Azeeze Bayo Afolayan (Rtd), at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. General Shaibu highlighted […]

April 9, 2026 8

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Troops kill two suspects, arrest kidnapper in Plateau operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of operation Enduring Peace have killed two suspected militants, arrested a kidnap suspect and dismantled criminal hideouts during a series of security operations in Plateau State. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, media information officer for Operation Enduring Peace, the military said the operations were carried out on 4 and 5 April under the special mandate of Operation Wutan Daji. The army […]

April 9, 2026 6

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Thirty-One Rescued as Troops Foil Easter Church Attack in Kaduna

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Thirty-one people have been rescued after troops foiled an attack on a church in Kaduna State, where gunmen had abducted worshippers during an Easter service. According to a statement released to the press by the Nigerian Army, soldiers responded swiftly to a distress call from Ariko village in Kachia Local Government Area and mobilised to the scene. With support from local residents, the troops pursued the […]

April 6, 2026 9

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Military deploys 850 troops to Plateau to curb rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The army has deployed more than 850 additional troops to Plateau State in a bid to contain rising tensions and improve security in affected areas. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the military said the deployment was approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to reinforce ongoing operations under Operation Enduring Peace. The statement said the troops, drawn from […]

April 4, 2026 10

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Troops arrest fake security operatives, kill three militants in Plateau operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, say they have arrested two suspected impostors and killed three armed men during coordinated operations in Plateau State, in what authorities describe as a significant step towards restoring security. In a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the task force said soldiers responding to reports of sporadic gunfire in the Dutse Uku area of Jos North […]

April 4, 2026 13

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Defence ministers visit North-East theatre, commend troops as over 280 terrorist neutralized

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, have visited the Headquarters Theatre Command of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to ending terrorism. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the visit, conducted on March 31, 2026, was aimed at assessing ongoing operations, strengthening strategic […]

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