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Troops arrest Boko Haram informant, tighten security in Yobe – Army

Sumaila Ogbaje Apr 18, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says the troops of 27 Task Force Brigade on the platform of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested suspected Boko Haram informant identified as Modu Ari, in Kamuya area of Yobe.The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Government

Troops in Pursuit of Abductors of Kagara School Victims – Army

Sumaila Ogbaje Feb 17, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says its troops have been mobilised in pursuit of abductors of kidnapped members of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara, Niger.The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed…

Government

Troops Rescue 4, Arrest 3 Bandits in Kaduna – Commissioner

Mohammed Tijjani Jan 30, 2021 0

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that troops of `Operation Thunder Strike’ have rescued two kidnapped women at Gadanin Gwari in Gwagwada District of Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.The state…

Government

Troops Eliminate Terrorists, Destroy 7 Gun Trucks in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Jan 16, 2021 0

Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed seven of their gun trucks in Matte, Borno.The acting Director, Defence…

Government

Troops Impounds Large Quantity of Smuggled Fertiliser in Akwa Ibom

Sumaila Ogbaje Jan 14, 2021 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, on Jan. 9, impounded 1,184 bags of Yaraliva Nitrabor Fertiliser around Effiat Waterways in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.The Coordinator, Defence…

Government

Troops kill 10 Bandits, Arrest Collaborators in Katsina – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jan 12, 2021 0

The Defence Headquarters says Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have eliminated 10 bandits, arrested their collaborators and informants as well as recovered cache of arms in different encounters in Katsina State.…

Security

Gujba: Troops repel attack as Boko Haram burns school, health centre

John Ogunsemore Jan 11, 2021 0

Troops of the recently-launched Operation Tura Ta Kai Bango (we have been pushed to the wall) have repelled a Boko Haram attack on Gujba town, 30 kilometres away from the Yobe State capital, Damaturu.Acting Director, Defence Media…

Government

Troops Rescue Abducted Islamiya Students From Bandits – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Dec 20, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with Nigeria Police and local vigilante on Saturday, rescued 39 children of Islamiya from bandits in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State.…

Government

Insurgency: Don’t be Distracted by ICC Investigation, Buratai tells Troops

Sumaila Ogbaje Dec 12, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged troops not to be distracted by the move by International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate war crimes against Nigerian forces in the northeastern part of the…

Government

Troops Eliminate 9 Terrorists, Recovers Arms in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Dec 12, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have eliminated nine Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists, intercepted their supplies and recovered a cache of arms in different encounters in Borno.Acting…

Government

Troops Eliminate 3 Bandits, Recover Ammunition in Benue- DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Dec 7, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Sector-1 Operation Whirl Stroke on Sunday eliminated three bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in an encounter at Tsehombe-Adaka village in Benue.The Coordinator, Defence Media…

Insecurity

No Fewer Than 108 Bandits Killed Last Week- DHQ Says

Sumaila Ogbaje Nov 26, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated no fewer than 108 bandits in North West and scores of terrorists in North East in the last one week. SEE ALSO: 600 Ugandan Troops Guarding UN Facilities, Personnel In Somalia Honoured By…

Government

Troops Arrest 11 Illegal Miners in Zamfara, Katsina States – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Nov 23, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Accord have arrested 11 illegal miners and eliminated scores of bandits on Nov. 21 in parts of Zamfara and Katsina States.The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen.…

Government

Troops Kills Several Bandits on Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Sumaila Ogbaje Nov 18, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Thunder Strike, on Tuesday, neutralised several bandits in a joint land and air offensive to clear identified bandits’ camps on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Coordinator,…

Government

Troops Arrest 10 Bandits, Recover 88 Rustled Livestock — DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Nov 16, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of ‘Operation Accord’ have arrested 10 bandits with 88 rustled livestock, neutralised two and rescued kidnapped victims in recent encounters in Katsina and Zamfara States.The Coordinator,…

Government

Troops Eliminate 8 Terrorists of Boko Haram in North East

Sumaila Ogbaje Nov 10, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of ”Operation Fire Ball” have eliminated eight terrorists of Boko Haram and the Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in recent encounters in the North East.The Acting Director,…

Security

Troops eliminate 38 bandits, arrest 198, rescue 108 victims in North West

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 26, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have eliminated 38 bandits, arrested 198 others and their collaborators as well as rescued 108 kidnapped victims in the North West. SEE ALSO: Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists…

Government

Troops Overrun Boko Haram/ISWAP Hideouts – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 22, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says that the land and air components of Operation Lafiya Dole have successfully overrun many Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ hideouts in one week in North East.…

Security

Defense HQ Lauds Troops For Dominating Terrorists

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 15, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters has lauded troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole for their continued dominance of the terrorists in the North East, leading to reduction in their activities. SEE ALSO: Edo 2020: Edo Council Vice Chairperson,…

Government

Troops Eliminates More Bandits, Rescues Kidnapped Victims

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 7, 2020 0

The military says its troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have continued to record tangible achievements in their quest to rid the entire North-West zone of Nigeria of banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and other sundry…

Government

Boko Haram Terrorists, Others Surrender to Troops in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Sep 27, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters. says 13 Boko Haram terrorists alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village, have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.…

Government

Troops Rescue 12 Hostages From Boko Haram Terrorist

Sumaila Ogbaje Sep 26, 2020 0

Troops of Sector 2 (Chad), Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF), have rescued 12 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorist enclave near Barkalam in Lake Chad.The Chief of Military Public Information, MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole,…

Government

Troops Eliminate 4 Bandits, Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims

Sumaila Ogbaje Sep 26, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and 117 Guards Battalion have eliminated four armed bandits and kidnappers leading to the rescue of three victims in Nasarawa and Taraba States.The…

Government

Troops Kills 21 Bandits, Rescue 8-Month-Old Infant

Abubakar Ahmed Sep 25, 2020 0

Troops of “Operation Sahel Sanity” on Thursday killed 21 bandits during a foiled attack on Doka village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. -Gen. Bernard Onyeuko…

Crime

13 Arrested As Troops Recover 5,614 Stolen Livestock In Katsina

Ibrahim G. Ahmad Sep 5, 2020 0

Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity, have recovered 5,614 stolen livestock and arrested 13 people alleged to be engaged in marketing the rustled animals.SEE ALSO: Delta Police Arrest Pastor for Allegedly Using His Church for Gun Running…

Government

4 Suspected Bandits Killed in Kaduna – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Sep 3, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Accord on Wednesday, killed four suspected bandits in an encounter at Jeka Da Rabi area of Kaduna State along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway.The Coordinator, Defence Media…

Security

Troops Arrest 10 Bandits, Rescue Kidnapped Victims In North West-DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 23, 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have arrested 10 notorious bandits, rescued kidnapped victims and recovered rustled cows in the last few days within the North West theatre. SEE ALSO: 14 Kidnapped Women…

Security

Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram/ISWAP Commanders, Members– DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 19, 2020 0

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated top commanders and members of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in recent encounters in the northeast, according to Defence Headquarters. SEE ALSO: China…

Security

DHQ: Troops inflict heavy casualty on Boko Haram, ISWAP

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 8, 2020 0

The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, have inflicted heavy casualties on the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an attempted attack on Gubio town in Borno on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Delta Police Arrest Pastor…

Foreign

China Pulls Back Troops Near Site Of Border Clash With Indian Troops

Emmanuel Okara Jul 6, 2020 0

China on Monday began pulling back troops from along its disputed border with India, Indian government sources said, following a clash between the two countries last month, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.SEE ALSO:…

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