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Nigeria

Troops Rescue 372 Civilians in Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, Sokoto

Nigerian troops have rescued 372 kidnapped civilians across Borno, Plateau, Kaduna, and Sokoto states in a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the rescue figure during a weekly press briefing in Abuja on ongoing military operations across the country. In the North-East, troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI intensified operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP elements in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists and rescuing 3 kidnapped victims in Damboa, Askira/Uba, Chibok, Mafa, Gwoza and Biu Local Government Areas. The operations targeted known insurgent hideouts, with troops eliminating scores of terrorists and arresting seven suspects in collaboration with local security forces. In the North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops carried out offensives across Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto States, leading to the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 8, 2026

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Nigeria

Air Force Pledges Commitment to Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Victims

The Nigerian Air Force has pledged its full commitment to the safe rescue of all pupils, students and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The pledge came as federal and state security agencies intensified rescue operations in the affected forest areas. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State to support ongoing rescue efforts and restore security in the affected communities. Intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance, community engagement and search-and-rescue operations are continuing without interruption, security officials disclosed. Ongoing operations have already generated actionable intelligence while troops intensified efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victims. The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed additional detectives from Force Headquarters to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 6, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops Kill 50 Terrorists, Top ISWAP Commander in North-East

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have killed more than 50 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and neutralised a top ISWAP commander in renewed operations across Nigeria’s North-East. According to military authorities, the terrorists were eliminated in a series of coordinated ground and air operations in Borno and Yobe States, where troops repelled multiple attacks on military locations and civilian communities. A failed assault on a military base and checkpoints in the axis led to heavy casualties on the side of the insurgents. In Borno, OPHK troops, backed by precision strikes from the Air Component, tracked and killed a top ISWAP commander described as a key figure in recent attacks and logistics coordination for the group. The sustained air offensive has forced many insurgents to abandon their island enclaves […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 3, 2026

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Nigeria

DHQ details slain ISIS Al‑Minuki’s decade‑long terror network

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has given fresh details about the decade‑long terror network run by slain Islamic State commander Abu‑Bilal Al‑Minuki, also known as Abu‑Mainok. The senior ISIS figure was confirmed killed this week in a joint Nigerian–US operation targeting his compound in the Lake Chad Basin. According to military and diplomatic briefings, Al‑Minuki had been on the radar of Western and African intelligence services for years as a key architect of ISIS’ expansion into West and Central Africa. Sanctioned by the United States in 2023, he was accused of coordinating funding, training and logistics for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cells operating around Lake Chad and deep into the Sahel. DHQ assessments link Al‑Minuki to a web of attacks on military bases, ambushes on convoys, mass kidnappings and cross‑border raids in Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon over the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA May 16, 2026

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Nigeria

DHQ: Most terrorist fighters driven by fear and money, not belief

The Defence Headquarters says that more than 60 percent of terrorist fighters in Nigeria are not driven by extremist ideology but by fear, coercion and financial incentives. It explained that many of those taking part in insurgent activities were forced to join or lured with promises of money and protection. A statement from DHQ noted that only a minority of the fighters are hardcore ideologues or commanders who are deeply committed to the violent cause. The rest are described as followers who became involved due to threats to their lives, lack of options or economic hardship in their communities. According to the military, some recruits were abducted as teenagers, pressured through family connections or told their relatives would be harmed if they refused to fight. Others were attracted by the promise of regular income, food or a sense of belonging […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 4, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops Kill 38 ISWAP Fighters In Northeast Joint Operations

Nigerian troops have killed at least 38 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province in a series of joint ground and air operations in the Northeast. The operations were carried out under Operation Hadin Kai after intelligence reports indicated plans by the terrorists to launch attacks on military positions and nearby communities. According to military sources, ISWAP units attempted coordinated assaults on multiple fronts, using a mix of fighters and support elements. Troops on the ground engaged the attackers, while air assets provided close air support and targeted identified terrorist positions. During the clashes, troops repelled the assaults and inflicted heavy casualties on the insurgents. After the engagements, a mop up operation confirmed that 38 ISWAP fighters had been neutralised, with several others believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Security sources said a number of weapons and ammunition […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 28, 2026

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Nigeria

Military launches Operation Savannah Shield in Kwara

The Defence Headquarters has launched Operation Savannah Shield in Kwara and parts of Niger State following last week’s deadly terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the deployment of a battalion of troops to the area after more than 100 people were killed in the raid.​ Defence spokesman Major General Michael Onoja said the new operation will track down and bring to justice the terrorists behind the Woro and Nuku killings. He explained that Operation Savannah Shield was carved out of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to strengthen security in the affected axis.​ Onoja condoled with the Kwara State government and families of the victims and pledged that the armed forces will work closely with other security agencies to make communities safe. He said the goal is to create an environment where Nigerians can […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 10, 2026

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Nigeria

Gen Musa: How coup attempt was foiled at planning stage

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa has revealed how Nigerian security agencies foiled a planned coup at the “planning stage”, describing the plotters as a disgruntled group led by a colonel who failed promotion to brigadier general.​ Speaking on Channels Television, Musa said the officer, angered by his failure to meet promotion requirements, began mobilising other aggrieved elements within the Armed Forces, but joint monitoring by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Department of State Services (DSS) and other security outfits exposed the plot early. He explained that this was why the military initially denied rumours of a coup last October, insisting investigators needed time to identify the real conspirators and avoid arresting innocent officers.​ The Defence Headquarters has now confirmed that investigations indicted 16 officers who will face court martial, though Musa declined to name the mastermind […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 2, 2026

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Nigeria

Brains behind alleged coup knew the consequences – Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), says the military officers detained over the recent alleged coup plot were fully aware of the gravity of their actions before moving against the government.​ Speaking in an interview with Turkish public broadcaster TRT, Musa said the suspects “must have made up their minds when they decided to do this and must have considered their families,” insisting they are prepared to “face the wrath” if found guilty. His comments followed complaints from some relatives who alleged witch hunt in the arrests.​ The Defence Headquarters had earlier confirmed that investigations conducted under military procedures uncovered involvement of some personnel in an alleged plot to overthrow the government. It said those found culpable would be arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels in line with the Armed Forces Act and service regulations.​ Musa assured that the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 1, 2026

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Entertainment

Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi held over alleged coup plot

Nollywood actor and director Stanley Amandi has been arrested alongside several military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. A source in the Actors Guild of Nigeria said Amandi, a former chairman of the guild’s Enugu State chapter, was picked up in September 2025. He was allegedly recruited by the suspected plotters to work as a media propagandist and help drive their messages. According to government officials familiar with the probe, the accused officers are believed to have planned a violent seizure of power. President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas were reportedly marked for assassination. On Monday, the Defence Headquarters confirmed that an unlawful attempt to remove the Tinubu administration had been uncovered. It said the implicated officers would face trial before military judicial panels after investigations […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 30, 2026

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