Troops Bust Terrorist Supply Route, Arrest 2 Logistics Suppliers in Yobe

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Yobe State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after troops acted on credible […]

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Troops Foil Boko Haram Ambush, Recover RPG Bombs in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, under Operation HADIN KAI, have foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along the Buni Gari–Buratai axis in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops encountered the terrorists during a routine patrol on Monday […]

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Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Foil Terrorist Attacks in Niger

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued nine kidnapped victims and foiled attempted terrorist attacks in separate operations across Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 18 Brigade, Capt. Adebayo Samuel Adewumi, on Friday, the operations conducted between Monday and Wednesday also led to the recovery of weapons, motorcycles […]

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2027 Elections: DHQ Orders Troops to Remain Apolitical, Uphold Rules of Engagement

The Defence Headquarters has directed personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to remain strictly apolitical and impartial during the 2027 General Elections, warning that troops deployed for election duties must operate within constitutional provisions, established codes of conduct and rules of engagement. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the directive at […]

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Senior ISWAP finance operative surrenders to troops in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) finance operative has surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the Northeast, as the military reports a rise in the number of terrorists laying down their arms. In a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the military said about 46 terrorists and their family […]

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Troops Rescue Hostages, Kill Terrorists, Arrest Suspects in Nationwide Operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say troops rescued abducted civilians, neutralised terrorists, arrested suspected collaborators and dismantled criminal camps in coordinated operations carried out across the country between 3 and 9 July. According to a press release signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the operations targeted insurgents, kidnappers, armed robbers, oil thieves and other criminal groups in the North-East, […]

July 13, 2026 25

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Airstrikes, Ground Troops Rescue Abducted Lassa Students, Teachers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended troops of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI and their ground counterparts for rescuing students and teachers abducted during a terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air […]

July 6, 2026 11

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Six Escape Bandits’ Den, Rescued by Troops in Katsina

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued six people who were abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Abayomi Adisa, the victims were rescued on 29 June during a routine foot patrol by troops deployed at Unguwan Doka in Faskari Local Government Area. The Army said the […]

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Troops Kill Two Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a foiled attack in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the operation was conducted on June 27 following credible intelligence that […]

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