32 h. ago Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months

Tribune Online Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months "Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months Tribune Online

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35 h. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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40 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months – DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered. He said troops within the period from April […]

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50 h. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in three months. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered surrendered during the period. He said troops […]

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5 d. ago Troops kill terrorists kingpin, 3 others, arrest scores in Zamfara, recover arms, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said its operations against terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities has yielded yet another positive result with the killing of a terrorists kingpin, known as Mai Dada during a counterattack in Maru local government area of Zamfara state and three others. The operation also led to the rescue […] The post Troops kill terrorists kingpin, 3 others, arrest scores in Zamfara, recover arms, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 30,000 read more Troops seize 30,000 litres of stolen oil, arrest 46 thieves, dismantle 23 illegal refineries

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6 d. ago Sam Larry Speaks On Mohbad’s Death, Claims Confrontation Was Misunderstood

Nigerian show promoter, Sam Larry, has broken his silence on the allegations linking him to the events surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In an interview hosted by social media activist VeryDarkMan and shared on Instagram on Saturday, Sam Larry addressed the backlash and clarified his role in the viral […] The post Sam Larry Speaks On Mohbad’s Death, Claims Confrontation Was Misunderstood appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Umar Ajiya Isa, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to transactions at the Warri and Port Harcourt […] The post Former NNPC Ltd CFO denies EFCC arrest over $7.2bn refinery deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry

In a dramatic security operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested six suspected bandits, three men and three women at the Kaduna International Airport, shortly after they returned from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to SaharaReporters, the arrests occurred at about 3:40am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  A top intelligence […] The post DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops on internal security operations in Kwara State have arrested eight kidnappers and rescued two kidnapped victims. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo, who made this known, said the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, arrested […] The post Troops arrest 8 kidnap suspects in Ilorin, rescue 2 hostages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara

Tribune Online Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, have successfully conducted a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ enclave. Troops arrest eight kidnap suspects, rescue victims in Kwara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Arrest 11 Terrorists’ Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers In Borno

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers and collaborators were arrested by troops within the week, while four hostages were rescued, in Borno State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this in a statement giving updates on military operations across the country within the week ending 20 June, […]

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2 w. ago Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim

Former presidential candidate and frontline politician, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over a deepening security crisis in Nigeria, warning that a coalition of terror groups with global links are actively plotting to establish a Parallel State within the country. Hashim made the revelation in response to the recent massacre of over 200 civilians […] The post Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests 7 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters during a sting operation carried out in the Life Camp and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The arrest, which took place on Thursday, June 19, followed actionable intelligence linking the suspects to a series of alleged […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

In October 2024, South Africa’s Electoral Commission revealed a near-disaster: hackers, allegedly linked to a foreign state, attempted to breach read more Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

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3 w. ago Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno

The Defence Headquarters has detained a Chinese national over suspected links to terrorism. The arrest took place in Borno State during a counter-terrorism mission led by Nigerian troops. Although the suspect’s name has not been released, military officials said he claimed to be a miner and is currently being interrogated. This comes days after the […] The post Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national and five others in Borno State over suspected involvement in terrorism-related activities. The arrest, which occurred during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North-East, was made by troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces operating in Kukawa and Ngala local government areas of Borno […] Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorist activities

Tribune Online Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorist activities "The Chinese national has been detained and is undergoing interrogation. Once the investigation is concluded, we will furnish the public with full details Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorist activities Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Troops Arrest Chinese National, 4 Others Over Alleged Links With Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops during a counter-terrorism operation conducted in Borno State arrested a Chinese national and four others for collaborating with terrorists. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the individual, who claimed to be a miner, is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. He, however, did not disclose […]

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