Troops foil terrorist ambush, recover AK-47 rifle in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, successfully foiled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in Borno State on Saturday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the encounter occurred around 1:40 a.m., with soldiers engaging the attackers during a coordinated operation. During the clash, the troops opened fire, […]
Troops neutralise senior Boko Haram commanders in Borno
Nigerian troops have recorded a major success after neutralising several senior Boko Haram commanders during a recent military operation in Borno State. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to weaken the terrorist group and restore peace in communities affected by years of insurgency. According to security sources, the operation targeted key […]
Troops repel Boko Haram attack on Adamawa border community
Nigerian troops have successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram fighters on a border community in Adamawa State. The incident happened late in the day when the insurgents tried to enter the town from a nearby bush path, but soldiers stationed in the area responded quickly and forced them to retreat. Residents said they […]
Yobe police foil Boko Haram attack on Gujba station
Police officers in Yobe State have successfully stopped an attempted attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters on the Gujba Police Division in Gujba Local Government Area. The incident reportedly happened late on Thursday night when the attackers tried to overrun the police facility. According to a security update shared by analyst Zagazola Makama, officers on […]
Police repel Boko Haram attack, hunt abductors in Borno
Security forces in Borno State successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents, averting potential casualties and damage. The operation was carried out in coordination with local police and military units deployed in the region to maintain law and order. Following the attack, authorities launched a manhunt for the abductors who were reportedly responsible for […]
Trump’s threat: Muslims first victims of Boko Haram, no Christian genocide in Nigeria – Youssouf
A peace advocate, Youssouf, has responded strongly to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide. According to Youssouf, Trump’s statements do not reflect the true situation on the ground and risk fuelling unnecessary religious tension in the country. Youssouf explained that Boko Haram’s earliest and most consistent […]
Prepare for major offensive against terrorists – COAS tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has issued a strong directive to Nigerian troops in the North-East, urging them to brace for a major offensive against Boko Haram and ISWAP militants. Speaking to soldiers of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri on Friday, Shaibu stressed that the country has entered a decisive stage […]
Al-qaeda-Linked JNIM Claims First Attack In Kwara, Nigeria.
A jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has announced its first attack on Nigerian soil. The group claimed it ambushed Nigerian soldiers in Kwara State in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in the death of one military officer. In a video released on its Telegram channel, the militants also stated […]
Boko Haram attacking churches, mosques – Information Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the government is committed to protecting all citizens regardless of religion. He noted that Boko Haram terrorists have attacked both churches and mosques, stressing that the violence is not targeted only at one religious group or region. Idris made the statement during an interview […]
Troops kill over 50 terrorists, repel multiple attacks in Borno, Yobe
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralized over 50 terrorists and successfully repelled a series of coordinated attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe States. The simultaneous assaults occurred between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, targeting military positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo, and Katarko, which fall within Sectors 1 and 2 of […]