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How troops rescued military officer abducted at NDA

Mohammed Tijjani Sep 18, 2021 0

Troops of the Nigerian Army, Air Force and other security agencies have rescued Maj. Christopher Datong, the officer abducted at the permanent site of Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, on Aug. 24.The Deputy Director, Army Public…

Security

Troops foil terrorists’ attack on Babangida, capture equipment

Sumaila Ogbaje Aug 26, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday foiled an attempted attack on Babangida town in Yobe by terrorists belonging to Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).The Director, Army Public…

Security

Troops arrest 8 suspects over killing of 3 women in Plateau

Polycarp Auta Aug 11, 2021 0

Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has arrested eight suspects in connection with the killing of three women at Rafin Bauna community of Bassa Local Government Area of…

Security

Troops eliminate 42 terrorists, bandits, rescue 93 victims – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 29, 2021 0

The Nigerian troops have eliminated 42 terrorists and bandits, arrested 41 and rescued 93 kidnapped victims in the Northeast, Northwest and North Central theatres of operation in the last two weeks, Defence Headquarters says.The Acting…

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Troops capture 2 terrorists, intercept supplies in Borno

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 6, 2021 0

Troops of 195 Battalion, Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), on July 3 captured two Boko Haram terrorists around Muna general area of Borno.The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Security

Troops eliminate 11 terrorists, recover arms, fuel

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 5, 2021 0

Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East have eliminated 11 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and a truck laden with petroleum products during fierce encounters in Borno.The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Security

Troops eliminate 73 terrorists, rescue 55 victims – DHQ

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 1, 2021 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised no fewer than 73 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists within two weeks in the North East.The acting Director, Defence Media…

Security

JUST IN: Soldiers Nab ISWAP Terrorist In Ogun

Sumaila Ogbaje Jul 1, 2021 0

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area of Ogun.The Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard…

Security

Troops confront bandits, neutralise many on Kaduna-Zaria highway

Mohammed Tijjani Jun 8, 2021 0

The Kaduna State Government said troops of 4Demo Battalion of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attempted attack by bandits on some locations along Kaduna-Zaria highway.According to a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna by the state…

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Troops wipe out 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists

Sumaila Ogbaje Apr 25, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), on Friday, eliminated 21 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the border town of Geidam in Yobe.The Director, Army Public Relations,…

Security

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,…