The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of the armed forces have in neutralised 2,245 terrorists, apprehended 3,682 terrorists and criminal elements and rescued 1,993 kidnapped hostages between April and June. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations...
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JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The Nigerian military in its onslaught against terrorism and other criminal activities have neutralized 2,245 terrorists, arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements, and rescued 1,993 kidnapped hostages between April and June this year. The Director of Defence Media, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this in...
The Defence Headquarters has said the operational adjustments have been made by the military to prioritise protection for farmers to ensure a successful rainy season farming. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja while giving updates on the operations of...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka – Anambra State Police Command has raided and dislodged the secessionist group in the state following credible intelligence report. The Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement in Awka. Ikenga said a Police-led Joint Security Force intercepted four members of...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has described the performance of troops in the recent operations to clear the remnants of terrorists in the North-East as outstanding. Lagbaja made this known in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri, where he celebrated Eid-el Kabir...
Yobe State Police Command has captured Haruna Mohammed, 40, who is believed to be a leader of a “notorious terrorist gang”. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Dungus Abdulkarim, told newsmen in Damaturu that the suspect was apprehended by the State Intelligent Department (SID). “He has been involved in terrorising...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, has eliminated more than 80 terrorists in recent air strikes at Gidan Kare Village of Ruwan Godiya Ward in Faskare Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement by the Director,...
The Defence Headquarters has said troops deployed in different parts of the country have in the last one week neutralised no fewer than 197 terrorists and apprehended 310 others across theatres of operation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna- “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch and Hadarin Daji, have successfully demolished terrorist strongholds in Kaduna and Katsina States, resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists.” The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet,...
The Defence Headquarters has said that troops have neutralised no fewer than 640 terrorists, apprehended 1,051 suspects and rescued 563 kidnapped hostages in the month of May. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Nigerian military on...
Terrorists, on Wednesday, reportedly attacked and killed 12 persons at Maro Junction, a weekly Market in Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A former chairman of the local government, Cafra Caino, who confirmed the development, said the assailants invaded the market around 3pm on and opened...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has said the Air Components of Operations Hadarin Daji and Hadin Kai have eliminated 30 terrorists in air strikes in their hideouts in Katsina and Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of Nigerian Army have intercepted and apprehended eight members of a syndicate that specialises in smuggling fuel from Nigeria to the Ambazonian rebels in the Republic of Cameroon to facilitate terrorists’ activities. The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official X Handle...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has said no fewer than 9,300 bandits and terrorists have been neutralised within the last one year by the Nigerian Armed Forces. Badaru disclosed this at the Ministerial Sectoral Briefings, organised by the Ministry of Information, to mark the first anniversary...
The Acting General Officer Commanding, 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Haruna, has commended the troops for their recent victory in dislodging Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa Forest. Haruna, who is also the Commander Sector 1 of the Nigeria Army, stated this on Sunday during a visit to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued the nine abducted students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Kogi State. The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Sunday, said the troops in collaboration with other security agencies...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In a coordinated operation aimed at eradicating terrorist strongholds in remote areas of Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in Rugga, Sarti and Yade communities, recovering arms and ammunition. The Nigerian Army in a post...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Sequel to the capture of the notorious stronghold of the IPOB/ESN at Mother Valley, the criminal elements have been making efforts to establish other Camp in the general area and other places. Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA based on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Whirl Punch in the North East and North Central have killed several terrorists in airstrikes in Borno and Niger states. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday...
Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the month of April. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on...