4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. ago How military operation facilitated Gen. Tsiga’s release – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted the claims that military generals contributed money to secure the release of retired Brig.-Gen. read more How military operation facilitated Gen. Tsiga’s release – DHQ

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8 d. ago Kidnapping: Military operations, not contributions facilitated Gen Tsiga’s freedom –DHQ insists

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Headquarters ( DHQ), yesterday, maintained that the relentless efforts undertaken by the troops facilitated the freedom of  former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Tsiga from kidnappers. This is just as the DHQ, has debunked news making the rounds that some retired General and their […] The post Kidnapping: Military operations, not contributions facilitated Gen Tsiga’s freedom –DHQ insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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2 w. ago Bandits Kill 3 Kidnap Victims After Ransom Payment In Kaduna 

Three residents of Surubu Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State who were abducted on Saturday, March 22, 2025, have been confirmed killed by their abductors after payment of ransom to secure their release. The lifeless bodies of the victims were discovered in the forest by the military during a search operation on […]

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3 w. ago Soliders arrest two suspects over killing of Kaduna Catholic priest

Troops of the special military task force, Operation Safe Haven, have arrested two suspected killers of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu. This is contained in a statement issued by the OPSH media officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom, on Wednesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria repots that Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan, Read More

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3 w. ago Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister

Tribune Online Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru has said the military has destroyed the strong base of notorious bandits, Bello Turji navigating the North-West forest. Speaking in an interview in Kaduna, the Minister who was speaking on the current military operations in the region stated, “we have brought peace to most communities people can now […] Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja

Two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja, and a naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters, have been rescued. Their freedom came through a coordinated operation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military. Armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate on March 21, 2025, blocking Mpape Road and firing […] The post Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police, military rescue kidnapped DHQ officer, arrest four suspects in Abuja

A joint security operation involving the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military has rescued a kidnapped naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters and two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja. The victims were taken on March 21, 2025, when armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate, blocked Mpape Road, Read More

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3 w. ago Military ‘ll protect national assets, crack down on oil thieves – DHQ

Military High Command has reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not fold its arms and allow any individual or group of individuals to destroy the country’s critical national assets. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Thursday Read More

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3 w. ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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4 w. ago Military rescues 101 kidnap victims, kills 10 terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 101 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Katsina and Zamfara states. The military also neutralized 10 terrorists in a gun battle in the Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by the Coordinator Read More

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last month Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven, tasked with maintaining peace in Kaduna and Plateau states, have reported killing three bandits and rescuing several kidnapped persons in operations conducted between January 24 and March 26. The Media Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement that these operational achievements […] The post Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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