33 h. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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4 d. ago Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves

Tribune Online Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Friday said that its troops and other security agencies within the week neutralized scores of notorious Terrorists and arrested nine suspected fighters, including a notorious terrorist identified as Abdullahi Ali in the North-East. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director Defence […] Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves Tribune Online

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5 d. ago NAF airstrikes decimate terrorist hideouts, kill scores in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said its fighter jets carried out airstrikes that killed several terrorists and destroyed their weapons, hideouts, and vehicles in Borno State. According to NAF, the operations, which targeted terrorist strongholds at Warawara (near Wajiroko) and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains, dealt a severe blow to insurgent activities in the Read More

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8 d. ago NAF Airstrikes Destroy 3 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kill Fighters In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai on a terrorist’s enclave north of Chiralia within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle destroyed three gun trucks and killed many terrorists fighters. A statement by the Deputy NAF Spokesman Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes conducted over […]

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9 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism

No fewer than eight students of Ifo High School have been arrested by operatives of Ogun State Police Command for allegedly engaging in cult related activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects, identified as; Bennett Bolawatife, Aluko Taiwo, Kehinde Aluko while Omolaso Waris, Akinola Ifeoluwa, Azeez Hassan, Kilani Babatunde aka Soldier and Fasedemi Samuel. This […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Eight Secondary School Students Over Cultism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says soldiers fighting the counter-insurgency war have arrested two notorious terrorists on its watch list and one Shehu Bagiwaye, a gunrunner. They were arrested in Gudu and Gusau local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The DHQ also said that a total of 75 terrorists, who […] The post Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops Arrest 2 Wanted Terrorists, Hand Over 75 Rehabilitated Others To Borno Gov’t

The Nigerian troops have apprehended two suspected terrorists on its watch list and one gunrunner identified as Shehu Bagiwaye in Gudu and Gusau local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara States respectively. The Defence Headquarters disclosed this through the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, while briefing journalists on Thursday. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added […]

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1 week ago PHOTOS: Seven notorious Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Borno 

Seven notorious Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Taskforce in Borno State. A statement on Wednesday by the Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said the effort was facilitated by Multinational Joint Task Force, operating under Sector 3 Mongunu. According to the statement, the terrorists Read More

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1 week ago Military bombs B’Haram hideouts, police arrest drugs suppliers

The Nigerian Air Force said, on Tuesday, that a precision air strike against Boko Haram enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State inflicted heavy losses on the terrorist group. Acting on credible Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports, the NAF  said it targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Read More

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2 w. ago Notorious Bandit Kingpin Kachallah Dogo, 11 Others Killed In Katsina

In a decisive blow to criminal elements in Katsina State, troops of Operation ‘Fansan Yanma’ have neutralised 12 terrorists, including the notorious bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo, during a combat patrol in Maigora village of Faskari local government area. The operation, which unfolded on Friday around 12:30pm, was triggered by intelligence reports of an impending attack […]

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2 w. ago Borno Gov’t Presents 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses, Others To Security Agencies

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has distributed 110 new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who commended the initiative and described the governor as a “performing governor” in […]

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2 w. ago Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army

Tribune Online Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated 110 operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles, and housing quarters to the police and army to enhance security operations in the state, which is recovering from over a decade of Boko Haram insurgency. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the Government House in Maiduguri on Friday, attended by Inspector […] Borno govt donates 110 vehicles, 500 motorcycles to Police, Army Tribune Online

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2 w. ago WHO Donates Infection Preventive Materials, Others To Borno Gov’t

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated infection preventive materials, nutritional items and other commodities to the Borno State Government to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking in Maiduguri on Friday while handing over the items, WHO Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, said the donation aims to enhance access to quality healthcare services […]

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3 w. ago Soldiers arrest 29 suspected oil thieves, destroy illegal refineries in N’Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 31 illegal refineries, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and recovered 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The Army also decommissioned 26 boats used for illicit activities between February 3rd and 9th, according to a statement issued Read More

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3 w. ago Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ

•Says our security reports accurate From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency and other security operation across the country, killed 92 terrorists and arrested 111 others in the last one week. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said that the soldiers rescued 75 kidnapped hostages; […] The post Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance

Tribune Online Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Borno State Government, in partnership with Oxfam International, has launched a $1.2 million project to promote inclusive governance and representation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Speaking at the launch, Samuel Lashom, Oxfam’s Project Coordinator in Nigeria, said the project aims to strengthen democratic principles and […] Borno govt, Oxfam launch $1.2m project to deepen inclusive governance Tribune Online

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last month Federal Gov’t Flags Off ₦80bn Alau Dam Reconstruction Project In Borno 

The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction and upgrade of the collapsed Alau Dam in Jere local government area of Borno State. LEADERSHIP reports that following the devastating floods that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital, and environs in September 10, 2024, claiming lives and livelihoods, occasioned by the collapse of the dam, the […]

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