Nigerian troops have destroyed a Lakurawa terrorist hideout in Waria Forest, Sokoto State, after a fierce gun battle forced the fighters to abandon their camp and escape into the forest. The operation was carried out on Wednesday, October 15, by troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN...
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Troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garaha in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, neutralising six terrorists and recovering...
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Monday that international terrorist organization Al-Ql-Qeada supported members of the proscribed terrorist group – Jama’’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) to stage the May 15 attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State. The attack, the court also heard, was...
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along Magami – Hannutara- Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State The Amry disclosed this in a post via its verified X handle on...
Troops of 8 Division, Nigeria Army Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA have invaded a known terrorists enclave in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing one of the terrorists, and recovering an AK 47 rifle, motorcycle and other weapons. A statement on Sunday by the spokesperson of 8...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have arrested three terrorist logistics couriers and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during separate operations in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja,...
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Ibikunle Ajose, has charged 925 newly trained Borno State Forest Guards to remain fearless, decisive and professional in supporting ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and other criminal activities across the state. Major General Ajose gave...
Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has lauded the Nigerian military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and vigilantes.for stopping scores of bandits from attacking and mass-kidnapping residents of Gidan Iyado, Kakumi Ward, Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. A statement by the State Commissioner for Internal...
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have rescued 23 kidnapped victims, foiled terrorist attacks and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group during separate operations across Sokoto State. Media Information Officer, JTF North West, OPFY, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, confirmed...
A witness for the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how 49 students and teachers abducted from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State were subjected to what she described as a “dehumanising” ordeal during 56 days in captivity....
Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arraigned five men over the May 15, 2026 kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects appeared before the Federal High Court on a seven-count amended charge filed by the Federal Government. The DSS alleged that...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), foiled an attack by terrorists in Kaduna State and rescued three kidnapped victims in Zamfara State during separate operations. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops deployed across different theatres of operation rescued 36 abducted victims and neutralised several terrorists, including two notorious kingpins, during coordinated military operations carried out nationwide. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed the development in a statement issued on...
At least six people have been killed, seven others abducted and hundreds of cattle stolen after armed terrorists attacked Girkau village in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, just two days before the expiry of a seven-day ultimatum demanding a ₦40 million security levy from residents. The Thursday...
… Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged the accelerated reconstruction of critical public infrastructure in Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, as part of efforts to support residents returning to communities liberated from insurgency. Governor Zulum made the commitment on Monday during a working visit...
Nigerian Army has said its troops under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised more than 50 suspected terrorists during a fierce operation in Maikujera village, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering weapons and motorcycles. The operation was carried out on Friday as...
At least five people, including a respected Islamic cleric, have been killed while scores of residents were abducted following separate terrorists’ attacks on communities in Goronyo and Tureta Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. The latest assaults came as residents of Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area were...
Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has uncovered a growing crowdfunding network used to finance terrorist activities in Nigeria, with funds allegedly routed through accounts belonging to deceased persons. The agency disclosed in its 2025 Annual Report that terrorist financiers also rely on bank accounts registered in women’s names and...
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has held a memorial service at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in honour of ten gallant officers of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) who lost their lives in the line of duty during an encounter with suspected bandits along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have disrupted an alleged logistics operation by notorious terrorist kingpin Shehu Bagewaye after intercepting three disassembled canoes reportedly procured to aid the movement of his fighters through riverine communities in Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of Joint Task...