Again, troops eliminate scores of terrorists, rescue 67 victims, arrest 94
Nigerian military forces have successfully neutralized scores of terrorists in a recent operation while rescuing 67 victims held by insurgents. The operation, carried out in a coordinated strike, also led to the arrest of 94 suspects linked to terrorist activities. The rescued victims, including women and children, were found in various camps and safe havens […]
Troops neutralize bandit, recover arms in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have taken firm action against criminal activity in Benue State by eliminating a bandit and recovering arms during a recent mission in Mararaba Gbagir. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, after troops received credible information about the presence of armed criminals in the area. Acting […]
Troops nab 8 kidnap suspects, rescue 2 hostages in Kwara
Soldiers from the 22 Armoured Brigade, based at the Forward Operating Base in Patigi, Kwara State, have arrested eight people suspected of kidnapping. They also rescued two hostages during the mission. According to a statement on Sunday by Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in Ilorin, the troops got reliable […]
Military kills over 60 terrorists in gun battle
The Nigerian Army has announced that its soldiers have killed more than 60 terrorists in a recent operation in northern Nigeria. The operation was carried out under the military’s Operation Hadin Kai. This news was shared through a short message posted on the official Facebook page of the Army Headquarters on Friday, May 30. According […]
Troops neutralize two bandits, recover arms in Plateau
The Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, has successfully neutralized two suspected bandits and recovered a range of weapons and valuables during an operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. On Monday, the operation was carried out based on reliable intelligence, targeting a criminal hideout located near Teng Mountain/Forest. According to security sources, […]
Zamfara: Military neutralizes arms supplier, foils weapons delivery
In a recent operation, troops from Operation Fansan Yanma successfully neutralized a suspected arms supplier in Zamfara State. The suspect, who was trying to escape with weapons meant for bandits, was intercepted during a nighttime operation in Nasarawa Burkullu. Security forces acted on reliable intelligence and apprehended the suspect, a known arms trafficker from Anka. […]
Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed
Na’ballo, a notorious bandit leader with a long history of terrorizing communities, has been killed along with eight other bandits. Na’ballo, who was an ally of Ado Aleiro, was reportedly killed during a clash with military troops in the northern region of Nigeria. Based in Takulawa, a locality in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara […]
Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]