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Troops neutralise 4 bandits, rescue 20 kidnap victims in Kaduna
At least four suspected bandits have been neutralised, while 20 kidnapped victims were rescued from kidnappers’ dens by the Nigerian Army troops, an official disclosed. The success story was recorded following the gallant efforts of the troops in Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan,…
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Defence
Troops kill 8 bandits in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government (KDSG), said troops had neutralised eight bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan ,confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, in Kaduna. Aruwan said based on operational feedback , troops commenced  fighting patrol to Kampanin Doka general area and…
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Troops arrest man  for allegedly diverting farm machinery, input in Yobe
Troops of Forward Operations Base  (FOB) in Yobe have arrested a 43-year-old man for being in possession of 19  seed planting machines. The planters were among items that the state government recently distributed to farmers free under its Agriculture Empowerment Programme. This is contained in a statement by retired Brig.- Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam, Special Adviser to Gov. Mai Mala Buni…
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A’Ibom: COAS inaugurates water facility, reiterates commitment to troops welfare
Lt. -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Monday, inaugurated a 55-litre water facility and an electricity transformer at Mbiokporo cantonment, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Speaking at the ceremony, Lagbaja said that the facilities were provided to enhance the wellbeing of troops and their families. The COAS said that water and electricity were critical to the welfare of…
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Defence
Troops repel attack on Kaduna community, neutralise 2 terrorists
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have thwarted a terrorists’ attack on Saulawa community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State and eliminated two terrorists. The Nigerian army, in a post on its official X Handle on Sunday, said the success was recorded on Friday. It said the troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to…
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Defence
Troops neutralise 5 terrorists, 44 surrender in Borno
The Nigerian Army said its troops have in a series of coordinated counter-insurgency operations neutralised five terrorists, while 44 others surrendered to the troops on Monday in Borno. The Nigerian army made this known in a post on its official X Handle on Tuesday. It said the troops also recovered bombs, arms, ammunition, and rustled cattle as well as apprehended…
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Defence
Troops neutralise 125 terrorists, rescue 140 victims in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters said troops eliminated 125 terrorists, apprehended 200 others and rescued 140 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja, while giving update on the operations of the military across the country. Buba said the troops recovered…
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Defence
Troops eliminate 11 ISWAP terrorists in Sambisa forest – Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, have eliminated 11 Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on its official X Handle disclosed this on Saturday. It said the feat was achieved in a coordinated special clearance operations with a hybrid force on terrorists’ enclave in Jongo…
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Nigerians commend military troops’ sustained onslaught against terrorists
Nigerians have commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja’s sustained fight in the onslaught against terrorists and terrorism nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on assumption of office as the 39th COAS on June 22, 2023, Lagbaja expressed commitment to the decimation of terrorists and their enclaves, to restore the people’s confidence in…
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Defence
Lagbaja tasks troops to remain resolute in combating terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops to show greater sacrifice and dedication to end security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. He stated this on Monday during the Eid-el Kabir feast with troops of the North-East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Lagbaja said that, “as an army, it has been…
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Defence
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps, apprehend 25 suspects
The Defence Headquarters has said that troops of Operation UDO KA have raided several training camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South East, and apprehended 25 suspects. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria…
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Defence
Troops foil kidnap attempt in Delta, rescue passengers
Troops of the Nigerian Army, successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorist group on the  46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta on Sunday. A post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while traveling in a commercial bus.…
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Crime
Stop attacks on our troops – Group warns
Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative (AEI), a civil society advocacy group, has called on Nigerians to stop deliberate attacks on and killing of military personnel. The Executive Director of AEI, Mr Amechi Oyema, made the call at news conference on Thursday in Abuja. Oyema extended condolences to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed…
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Defence
MNJTF: Troops eliminate 140 terrorists, arrest 57 others in Borno
Troops of the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have killed 140 Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents and arrested 57 others in Marte Local Government Area of Borno. The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, said this at a news conference in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Ali said the feat was recorded sequel to series of air interdiction at…
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Oil theft: Army begins amphibious training of troops in N’Delta Â
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, has has began a two-day combat swimming contest for soldiers within its formations and units under the division. The competition is part of the army’s 2024 training programme aimed at enhancing the swimming proficiencies of soldiers engaged in illegal bunkering and other amphibious operations within the creeks of the Niger…
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Defence
Troops apprehend Nigerian syndicate supplying fuel to Cameroonian Ambazonian rebels
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 on Friday, said the syndicate was nabbed in a significant covert operation driven by actionable intelligence…
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Defence
Troops neutralise 7 insurgents , recover weapons, motorcycles in Kaduna
The 1 Division Nigerian Army, said its troops have neutralised seven insurgents and recovered weapons and motorcycles in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement issued by Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Monday in Kaduna. Yahaya said, “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa…
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