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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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Army trains personnel on cyber security, social media risks

The Nigerian Army has launched a three day Social Media Awareness Campaign to improve cyber security awareness and responsible online behaviour among its personnel. The programme is organised by the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command and is holding at Lt Gen T A Lagbaja Hall, Ribadu Cantonment, from March 24 to 26.​ Declaring the event open, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Maj Gen Abubakar Wase, said the initiative is designed to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital space safely. Represented by the Division’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration, Col Ikechukwu Akabike, he noted that social media now plays a major role in shaping public perception, security dynamics and operational effectiveness.​ Wase stressed that understanding both the opportunities and risks of social media is essential for protecting national security and the image of the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 24, 2026

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Zulum condemns deadly Maiduguri bomb explosions

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has strongly condemned the multiple bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening and urged residents to remain calm and vigilant . The explosions occurred almost at the same time at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Monday Market and the Post Office near the State Specialist Hospital shortly after Muslims broke their fast, causing panic across the city . As of the time of reporting, the exact number of casualties was still unknown, but ambulances and emergency workers were seen evacuating the wounded from the different locations . Police spokesperson for Borno State, Deputy Superintendent of Police Nahum Daso Kenneth, said police explosive ordnance disposal teams and other joint security operatives had been deployed to the affected areas to secure the scenes and support rescue efforts . He advised residents to stay away […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 17, 2026

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Army intercepts 296 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, have intercepted 296 large wraps of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa in Ogun State.​ The suspects were arrested during a stop and search operation along a major route in the state, after soldiers became suspicious of a commercial vehicle and ordered a thorough inspection.​ According to the army, the illicit substances were carefully concealed in multiple compartments of the vehicle in a bid to evade security checks.​ The driver and one other occupant were taken into custody after allegedly failing to provide satisfactory explanations or valid documentation for the consignment.​ Preliminary findings suggest the drugs were being transported from a border community for distribution to other parts of the southwest.​ The army said the seized wraps and suspects will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 3, 2026

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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the operations took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti as well as the Gajigana and Gajiram axes during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military locations.​ At Mayanti, soldiers came under a heavy night assault by a large number of fighters but held their positions until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to retreat after suffering losses.​ A follow up search of the area confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 launchers, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 2, 2026

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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the engagements took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military positions. At Mayanti, troops came under a heavy night attack by a large number of fighters but held their ground until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to flee after suffering casualties.​ An exploitation of the area after the battle confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 tubes, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near Gajigana and Gajiram, troops […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 2, 2026

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Troops kill five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised five terrorists and rescued three abducted children in separate operations carried out in Borno State. The Joint Task Force said the operations took place between February 20 and 21 as part of ongoing efforts to crush insurgent groups in the North East. Spokesman for Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sanni Uba, said troops on fighting patrol made contact with suspected JAS and ISWAP members around Sabsawa village. The soldiers opened fire and forced the terrorists to flee, and later found five of them dead during a follow up search. In a related operation, troops deployed at Ngurosoye in Bama Local Government Area rescued three children during a perimeter patrol. The victims, identified as 12 year old Abba Abba, eight year old Fatima Abba and six year old Aisha Abba, were said to have […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 21, 2026

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Troops kill Boko Haram commander in Borno, recover nearly N40m cash

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed a Boko Haram commander and recovered almost N40 million in cash during an operation in Borno State. The Nigerian Army said the troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle believed to be moving funds for the terror group in the north east. According to military sources, the operation followed credible intelligence that insurgents were relocating large sums of money meant for logistics, recruitment and the purchase of weapons. When soldiers attempted to stop the vehicle, the occupants opened fire, leading to a gun battle in which the Boko Haram commander and some of his escorts were neutralised. After the clash, troops searched the vehicle and found bundles of cash amounting to about N37 million, along with mobile phones and other items. The money is suspected to be ransom payments or proceeds from illegal levies imposed […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 16, 2026

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Troops rescue eight kidnapped wedding guests in Kano

Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 people abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday when gunmen in military camouflage reportedly stormed the ceremony and took them away.​ A military source said soldiers deployed in an ambush position along the Yankwada River line moved quickly towards the area after receiving a distress call. They made contact with the fleeing attackers at Garu village in neighbouring Katsina State and pursued them towards the Katsina–Gidan Mutum Daya road axis.​ During the operation, eight of the abducted girls were safely rescued and have since been reunited with their families. Efforts are ongoing to track down the bandits and secure the release of the remaining two victims.​ The source added that patrols and clearance […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 12, 2026

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Troops destroy kidnappers’ camps, arrest 13 in Edo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed kidnappers’ camps in Edo North Senatorial District, arresting 13 suspects and recovering weapons, drugs and other items.​ Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations for 4 Brigade, Capt Kennedy Anyanwu, said the February 4 operation was carried out by troops of 4 Brigade in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Edo State Security Corps. He said the raids focused on Osara, Auchi and Okpella communities in Etsako West Local Government Area.​ According to him, the clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and drug peddlers. Items seized included a pump action gun, live cartridges, a locally made pistol, a POS machine, cutlasses, mobile phones, a digital camera, codeine syrup, weighing scales, substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, tramadol […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 6, 2026

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