8 h. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised five terrorists and arrested 21 others for alleged  terrorism, kidnapping, illegal bunkering, arms dealing, and cult-related activities. The troops also rescued 11 kidnap victims and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition among other items. The army said In a series operation conducted between […] The post Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Army will surmount the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation, says COAS, Oluyede

Says Nigeria and Nigerians depend on the competence of the Nigerian Army From John Adams, Minna The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi O. Oluyede has declared that despite the recent escalation in the activities of bandits and other Terrorists groups in parts of the country, the Nigerian Army is not deterred in its […] The post Nigerian Army will surmount the myriad of security challenges confronting the nation, says COAS, Oluyede appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Terrorist Commander Ibn Ali Surrenders As Troops Arrest 5 Collaborators In Borno

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that a terrorist commander, Ibn Ali has surrendered with his weapons to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said troops also arrested five terrorist collaborators and rescued four hostages in the state. […]

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8 d. ago Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its fight against terrorism, banditry and other violent crime has yielded positive results with the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of several arms, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), among other dangerous weapons across the country. This is just as the army has promised to rid the […] The post Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops Arrest Suspected Militia, Recover Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State, on Sunday 6th July, 2025, apprehended a suspected militia and recovered weapon and ammunition in the process. OPSH, in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, […]

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1 week ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Again, Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities, Kill 4 Police Officers

Palpable fear gripped residents of Udei Community in Guma local government area of Benue State following the killing of four police officers while repelling an attack on the community by armed herdsmen on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that the terrorists who attempted a simultaneous attacks on Daudu, Tse Ashongu, Tse Asha communities but were resisted […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Why do Nigeria’s security agents vanish when Fulani terrorists are slaughtering people?

Tribune Online Why do Nigeria’s security agents vanish when Fulani terrorists are slaughtering people? To be sure, security agents and organizations aiding terrorists and criminals are a global affliction. Ali Mohamed, a US Army sergeant, helped Al-Qaeda train operatives, including Osama bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri. Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF), a Chicago-based charity, funneled money to Al-Qaeda. Libya, a major backer of the Popular Front […] Why do Nigeria’s security agents vanish when Fulani terrorists are slaughtering people? Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists

Tribune Online Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has departed for Niger to visit troops of the Nigerian Army and assess the recent security situation in the area following recent encounter with terrorists in the area. Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army

Tribune Online Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army The Nigerian Army High Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of 17 gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injury during a deadly encounter with terrorists numbering over 300 in Niger State. Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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