6 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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4 d. ago Troops kill Mai Dada, notorious terrorist kingpin, crush terror cells in Borno, Zamfara, Plateau

Nigerian troops say they have killed a notorious terrorist kingpin, Mai Dada, and dismantled several terror cells across Borno, Zamfara, read more Troops kill Mai Dada, notorious terrorist kingpin, crush terror cells in Borno, Zamfara, Plateau

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4 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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8 d. ago JUST IN: Troops foil bandits attack on Niger village, kill scores of bandits

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its troops on counter insurgency operation in Niger State have foiled a terrorists attack on Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Acting Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, who made this known, said that The troops in collaboration with the Air […] The post JUST IN: Troops foil bandits attack on Niger village, kill scores of bandits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Terrorist Leaders Surrender Arms, Free 16 Hostages For Amnesty In Katsina 

Notorious terrorist leaders have laid down their arms and released 16 hostages in exchange for amnesty in Katsina State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on its official social media handles, saying the gesture followed the surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. […]

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2 w. ago EU allocates N900m to fight malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The European Union (EU) has allocated N900million to fight malnutrition in nine states in the Northern region of Nigeria. The states are Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara. The disclosure was made by a delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West […] The post EU allocates N900m to fight malnutrition in Northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara

By John Ogunsemore The Defence Headquarters said troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Among those killed in the June 10 operation was a notorious terrorist known […] The post Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Troops neutralise terrorist kingpin, Jidda, dozens in Yobe, Borno

By Christopher Oji Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised a notorious ISWAP terrorist commander, Malam Jidda, along with scores of his fighters in a coordinated air and ground operations in Gujba Local Government, Yobe and the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. This is contained in a statement issued in Maiduguri yesterday  by Capt. Reuben […] The post Troops neutralise terrorist kingpin, Jidda, dozens in Yobe, Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Suspected IED kills six in Sokoto village amid rising terrorist threat

Tribune Online Suspected IED kills six in Sokoto village amid rising terrorist threat Local sources alleged that the deadly device may have been planted by the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group, which has long been terrorising residents in Tangaza and neighbouring Gudu Local Government Area. Suspected IED kills six in Sokoto village amid rising terrorist threat Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe "troops recently neutralised several terrorists, has led to the discovery of other neutralised bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment. Insecurity: Troops kill terrorists kingpin, Malam Jidda, several others in Yobe Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Troops repel terrorist attacks, kill dozens, recover arms in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by insurgents on Buratai in Biu Local Government Area read more Troops repel terrorist attacks, kill dozens, recover arms in Borno

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3 w. ago Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, kill scores of insurgents

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have   repelled a coordinated terrorists’ attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno. Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam local government areas. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, said the […] The post Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, kill scores of insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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