Fear grips residents as two suspected ISWAP terrorists arrested in Lagos
Residents in parts of Lagos were thrown into fear and uncertainty after security agencies arrested two men suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The arrest, which took place during a coordinated security operation, has raised fresh concerns about the presence of terror networks in major Nigerian cities. According to […]
Despite army’s claim, General Uba confirmed killed after ISWAP abduction
A senior military officer, General Uba, has reportedly been confirmed dead after being abducted by ISWAP terrorists, contradicting earlier claims by the Nigerian Army that he was safe. The tragic development has sparked renewed concerns about the growing boldness of extremist groups operating in the northeastern region. Sources indicate that the officer was taken during […]
ISWAP terrorists ambush army convoy, reportedly abduct commander, kill soldiers
ISWAP terrorists launched a sudden attack on a Nigerian Army convoy, resulting in multiple soldiers being killed and the reported abduction of a commanding officer. The ambush took place in a remote area, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers struck swiftly, using improvised explosives and firearms to halt […]
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 […]
Nigerian troops crush terror cells, rescue 17 kidnap victims, arrest 20 suspects
The Nigerian Army has recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against insecurity, rescuing 17 kidnapped victims and arresting 20 suspects within 48 hours. A military source confirmed that the coordinated operations took place across key regions including the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South. According to the source, soldiers from the 192 Battalion, working alongside the […]
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 […]
Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists
Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing two insurgents in the process. The terrorists had attempted to invade a military location in the early hours of Sunday, but the soldiers responded swiftly, engaging them in a fierce gun battle that lasted […]
Son of Boko Haram founder arrested in Chad alongside ISWAP fighters
Chadian security forces have arrested the 18-year-old son of late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. According to counter-terrorism analyst Zagazola Makama, the teenager, identified as Abdrahman Yusuf, was captured along with five other suspected jihadists during a coordinated operation. Reports revealed that Abdrahman was the leader of a six-man terror cell connected to the Islamic […]
FG arraigns five suspects over Owo church attack
Five men accused of planning the 2022 bombing at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have denied all charges of terrorism against them. The suspects, named Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdul Malik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar, appeared in Federal High Court before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday, August 11, 2025. They […]