Tag: Troops
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Boko Haram: Former CP Tsav writes journalists over fake news, canvases support for Nigerian troops
A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has cautioned Nigerian editors over the implication of fake news as it concerns the war against terrorism. Mr. Tsav made this known on Thursday in a letter titled “winning the war against insurgency and the role of a patriotic press” and addressed to the…
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Boko Haram: Troops write PMB emotional letter
…..appreciates COAS, Buratai’s role in a leading counter-insurgency war In commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, some troops in the frontlines has penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring him of victory over the already decimated Boko Haram terrorists. In the mail signed by Adamu Abubakar and Moses Adebanjo (Staff Sergeant…
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Troops clear Boko Haram enclaves, rescue captives
The Nigerian Army says its troops have cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts and rescued five captives including an octogenarian, three women and a minor across Borno state in the past few days. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Iliyasu disclosed that troops of…
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Boko Haram: Chad withdraws all troops from Nigeria
Chad has withdrawn its 1,200-strong force who were on months-long mission fighting Boko Haram from Nigeria. Chadian Army’s spokesman also confirmed on Saturday that none of their personnel remain in Nigeria. “It’s our troops who went to aid Nigerian soldiers months ago returning home. They have finished their mission,” spokesman Colonel Azem Bermandoa said. “None…
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Troops subdue Boko Haram in Adamawa, lower flags
Troops attached to Operation LAFIYA DOLE have lowered Boko Haram flags hoisted in some communities in Madagali Council Area of Adamawa State after overrunning the insurgents. The terrorists were subdued by the superior fire power of the troop. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, who gave a graphic account of the operation…
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Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Iliyasu said that the successful ambush operation…
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Two female suicide bombers killed in failed attack on troops
Troops have successfully averted what could have been a deadly attack in Gwoza, Gwoza Council Area of Borno State when two female suicide bombers that attempted to infiltrate the Defence Company of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison were killed before they could detonate their suicide vests. Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, in…
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Troops liberate farmers in Kaduna, kill bandit
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued three villagers abducted from their farms on Wednesday in Maro Village along Kaduna-Abuja Highway. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Col. Ezindu Idimah told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Kaduna State that one of the kidnappers was killed in the…
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Troops rescue 3 farmers in Kaduna, kill bandit
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued three villagers abducted from their farms on Wednesday in Maro village along Kaduna-Abuja highway. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Col. Ezindu Idimah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna that one of the kidnappers was killed in the operation.…
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Troops rescue 4 more abducted students in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued the remaining four students of Government Day Secondary School Gwagwada in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were abducted on their way to school on Oct. 10. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations Officer,1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Col Ezindu Idimah told the News Agency of…