10 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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11 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military task force focused on curbing oil theft and securing the Niger Delta region. read more Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

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29 h. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North

The Defence Headquarters recently revealed the arrest of two security personnel involved in aiding terrorist activities in the North-East of Nigeria. The two men, part of hybrid forces working with the military to combat insurgency, were detained during a series of operations conducted between April 26 and April 29, 2025. These operations targeted areas such […] The post Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North-East appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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1 week ago SA Security Urges State Support For Repentant Boko Haram Members

The special adviser on security to the governor of Sokoto State, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has called on the state government to strengthen its support mechanisms to complement military efforts in ongoing counterinsurgency operations. This appeal aims to ensure the full reintegration of 390 repentant Boko Haram members. In an interview with newsmen on security […]

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1 week ago Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Residents of Barga, Awon ward in Kachia local government area in the southern part of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for approving the establishment of a Military Forward Operations Base (FOB). The residents gave the commendation during a tour of the project by the APC stakeholders in Kachia. Barga community leader Zanko Adamu […]

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3 w. ago Military uncovers 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of Operation Delta Safe have, in the last week, discovered and deactivated no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye Read More

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3 w. ago Deadly Katsina Airstrike Claims Lives Of ISWAP Commander, 100 Bandits

A high-ranking terrorist commander identified as Gwaska, who served as the deputy to a leader connected with ISWAP, has been killed along with 100 others in a major military operation in Katsina State. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and […] The post Deadly Katsina Airstrike Claims Lives Of ISWAP Commander, 100 Bandits appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Friday Read More

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3 w. ago Military airstrike kills top ISWAP commander, 100 others in Katsina

A top terrorist commander known as Gwaska, who was the second-in-command to a leader linked to ISWAP, has been killed alongside 100 others during a major military operation in Katsina State. This was announced in a statement by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, on Friday. The statement Read More

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4 w. ago NSA Ribadu Asks Nigerians To Stop Paying Ransom To Bandits, Kidnappers

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has asked Nigerians to stop paying ransom to kidnappers and bandits. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving 60 kidnap victims recently rescued from captivity in Zangon Kataf LGAS in the Southern Kaduna senatorial district of Kaduna State following sustained military operations. He insisted that ransom […]

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