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Nigeria

Six killed as Lakurawa terrorists attack mosque in Kebbi

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing six worshippers and injuring three others in what police describe as a reprisal assault.​ Local sources said the gunmen stormed the mosque on Wednesday evening while Muslims were observing prayers and opened fire indiscriminately on those inside.​ Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the attack followed a failed ambush on troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division, whose convoy, led by General Officer Commanding Major General Bemgha Koughna, came under heavy fire near Maiyama Hill on February 24.​ He explained that soldiers repelled the ambush with superior firepower, killing five suspected terrorists and foiling the attempt, after which the attackers allegedly targeted the mosque in revenge.​ Usman initially confirmed that five worshippers died from gunshot wounds and three others […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 27, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops destroy terrorist camps, rescue kidnap victims in Kwara operations

Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army have launched sustained offensive operations against terrorist and bandit groups in Kwara State, destroying multiple camps and rescuing kidnap victims. Army spokesperson Captain Maureen Ogbuka said the week long operations were carried out with support from the Office of the National Security Adviser under the leadership of Major General Chinedu Nnebife, GOC 2 Division and Commander Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yamma, and Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, Commander 22 Brigade. She said the operations reflect a high level of readiness and determination to dismantle terrorist networks in the Joint Operations Area. According to the statement, troops on fighting patrols, working with ONSA, raided several bandit enclaves, killing one terrorist while others fled into the forest with suspected gunshot wounds. Their hideouts and camps were destroyed, leaving the criminals dislodged. The troops also […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 31, 2026

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Nigeria

Army rescues 62 hostages, kills two terrorists in Kebbi, Zamfara

The Nigerian Army has rescued 62 hostages and neutralised two terrorists in renewed operations against bandits in Kebbi and Zamfara states. The raids were carried out by troops of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 2 Joint Task Force, working with other security agencies and local vigilantes.​ Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi said the hostages were freed from Munhaye Forest in Zamfara State, a notorious hideout of bandit leader Kachalla Alti. He added that all the rescued victims are in safe custody while efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their families.​ In Kebbi State, troops ambushed members of the Lakurawa terrorists group near the border between Augie Local Government Area and Binji Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following actionable intelligence. The operation around Kerani village led to the killing of two terrorists and the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 21, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu orders massive manhunt for Niger terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to hunt down terrorists who killed and abducted civilians during coordinated attacks on communities and a market in Niger State. He condemned the killings and kidnappings in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, describing the raids as a grave assault on innocent Nigerians and a direct test of the country’s resolve.​ In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to track down the attackers and ensure the immediate rescue of abducted victims. He ordered security agencies to scale up operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests like Kainji Lake National Park that are used as terrorist hideouts.​ The […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 5, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops kill over 23 bandits in Kano–Katsina joint operation

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised more than 23 bandits in a coordinated onslaught spanning Kano and Katsina states at the start of the new year.​The operation followed attempted attacks on communities in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano, where Joint Task Force troops repelled the assailants and pursued them as they fled toward Katsina.​ According to a statement from 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the fleeing bandits regrouped around Karaduwa and Dan Marke areas of Matazu LGA in Katsina, where they were tracked by air assets and later hit with precision airstrikes that inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed weapons and equipment.​Security sources say earlier phases of the wider joint operation had already accounted for scores of bandits and the recovery of dozens of rustled cattle in border communities between the two states.​ The Army said security in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 4, 2026

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Nigeria

CDS, COAS urge North West troops to stay vigilant amid festive strikes

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have urged troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in the North West to maintain high vigilance during the festive season. They warned that criminal groups often try to exploit holidays to undermine security.​ Both Service Chiefs gave the charge during an operational visit to the Joint Task Force headquarters, where they celebrated Christmas with the troops. Their visit came as Nigeria and the United States continue joint airstrikes against terrorists in the region.​ According to Army spokesperson Colonel Apollonia Anele, the visit aimed to boost morale, appreciate the troops’ sacrifices and reinforce strategic directives for ongoing operations. The CDS told soldiers to remain alert, proactive and disciplined, to follow rules of engagement and to respect human rights, urging them not to be misled by […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 27, 2025

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Nigeria

Troops kill terrorists, seize arms and stolen livestock in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed terrorists, arrested suspected gunrunners and recovered weapons and stolen livestock in multiple coordinated operations across the country. A source at Army Headquarters said the forces have sustained offensive operations with “remarkable successes.”​ According to the source, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 3, under Operation Fansan Yamma, engaged terrorists at a crossing point near Magami village during a fighting patrol in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Two terrorists were killed in the firefight, and soldiers recovered two AK 47 magazines loaded with 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a belt with 54 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and other items.​ Later the same day, at about 3:30 p.m., troops on patrol around Kangiwa in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State confronted another group of terrorists. The criminals fled, leaving behind […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 27, 2025

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Nigeria

Troops rescue 25 hostages arrest 10 suspects in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued 25 kidnapped victims and arrested 10 suspects in a series of nationwide operations carried out over the last 48 hours.​ According to a source at Army Headquarters, the suspects include alleged bandit collaborators illegal miners violent extremists and a suspected arms dealer. The source said the coordinated missions took place across the North East North West North Central and South South regions.​ In the North East troops of Operation Hadin Kai carried out clearance operations around terrorist hideouts in the Gargash area of Bama Local Government Area in Borno State. The troops recovered two AK 47 rifles magazines ammunition and motorbikes and destroyed terrorists’ camps and farmlands.​ In the North West troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims at Kobbo village in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State after […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 7, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF airstrikes crush terror cells in Katsina, foil ISWAP attack in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its fighter jets have destroyed key terror cells in Katsina State and helped to repel a coordinated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/Boko Haram attack in Borno. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the operations were carried out through intelligence‑driven precision strikes under Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation Hadin Kai.​ According to him, two separate strikes were launched on November 27 in Katsina under Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma. The first, around 6:30 a.m., targeted the fortified base of a notorious terrorist kingpin linked to serial kidnappings, violent attacks and livestock rustling across Kankara, Faskari and Malumfashi Local Government Areas, with real‑time ISR guiding precision munitions that destroyed the camp and hit fleeing fighters.​ A second strike around 5:55 p.m. hit another major terrorist enclave in Danfako, Faskari LGA, taking out logistics […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 30, 2025

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Nigeria

NAF Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys Logistics Hub in Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed precision airstrikes on November 14, 2025, targeting a major terrorist stronghold and logistics hub in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance identified the Sauri bandit camp as both a defensive shelter and logistics base, used to hide rustled livestock and support armed groups. NAF aircraft conducted multiple strike passes, destroying hideouts and logistics facilities, and neutralising numerous terrorists who tried to escape into surrounding vegetation. Post-operation assessments confirmed critical structures, supply resources, and several fighters were eliminated, crippling the group’s operational capacity. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, said the successful operation reaffirms the commitment of Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke’s directive to “find them, hunt them down, and protect our people.” The strikes reflect ongoing counterterrorism efforts to deny bandits safe havens and restore peace and stability across […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 15, 2025

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