Tag: Troops
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Troops apprehend makers explosives in North East
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Fire Ball have overran some Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and arrested their Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) makers in the North East. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said that the troops operating…
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Troops take over Oyigbo as renewed mob attacks hit Rivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army and the policemen have taken over the Oyigbo Local Government Area in Rivers State following fresh mob attacks in the zone. The State Police Command had said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra were liable for killing two of its operatives and burning of two police station s…
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More troops, police deployed to Kaduna Airport Road, other strategic locations
At the instance of Governor Nasir El-Rufai, troops of the Nigerian Army and police operatives have been deployed to Kaduna Airport Road on Sunday in Kaduna. The deployment also covers some strategic locations, where aggressive operations by troops and police are in progress. The deployment was aimed at beefing up security around the Kaduna Airport…
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Troops eliminate top Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders, others – DHQ
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated top commanders and members of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in recent encounters in the northeast, according to Defence Headquarters. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche disclosed that the troops had on…
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Troops raid bandits’ hideouts in Borno, Benue, Zamfara
Troops have raided alleged bandits’ hideout at Ginde in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole also launched airstrikes on terrorists’ locations at Bula Bello and Ngoske on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno, the Defence Headquarters said yesterday. It said troops…
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How Buratai’s presence in theatre of war boosted troops morale for successes – CISS report
A report by the Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has revealed how the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai’s presence in the Northeast for two months triggered a monumental turnaround in the fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP. Co-signed by its Chancellor, Prof. Ahmed Danfulani and Senior Research Fellow, Dr Samson Bello,…
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Troops neutralise criminals in Benue, arrest militia gang in Nasarawa
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have succeeded in killing two gang members of Gana led criminal elements in Benue arresting members of militia group in Nasarawa state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the success was recorded when…
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Fleeing Boko Haram, ISWAP members abandon wives, kids
Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) members dropped off 72 family members at the entrance of Ngala town in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State on May 10, the Nigerian military has disclosed. Speaking to journalists yesterday at a press briefing in Abuja, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major…
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Photos: Nigerian troops ambush Boko Haram fighters, kill nine in Borno
Nigerian soldiers Wednesday successfully ambushed Boko Haram fighters killing nine of them, an official said. Army spokesperson, Sagir Musa, said the ambush occurred at Mainok-Jakana axis in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Mr Musa, in a statement, said the operation took place at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. “So far, nine Boko Haram…