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Deaths in Sokoto Airstrikes Caused by ‘Secondary Explosions’ – DHQ

The recent airstrikes in Sokoto have caused confusion and concern, with conflicting reports about the cause of casualties. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has now provided an explanation, attributing the deaths of several villagers to “secondary explosions” rather than the direct impact of the airstrikes. The airstrikes took place in the Silame Local Government Area of […]

Army seizes 700,000 litres of stolen petrol in anti-theft operations

The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced a significant achievement in its fight against oil theft. Between October 28 and November 3, 2024, the army recovered an impressive 700,000 litres of stolen petrol during a series of operations aimed at curbing illegal activities in the region. Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, […]

General Vows to Capture Bandit Leader Bello Turji Soon

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has promised to arrest the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Turji, known for his criminal activities in the Northwest, recently demanded an N30 million payment from the people of Moriki in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, for their protection against attacks. Speaking to journalists in Abuja […]

Bandit Leader Bello Turji Seizes Nigerian Army Vehicles and Ammunition

In a shocking turn of events, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his gang have captured a Nigerian Army Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and a significant amount of ammunition. The incident occurred during a recent military operation aimed at disrupting a high-level bandit meeting within Turji’s camp. ZagaZola Makama, a security expert in the Lake […]

Troops Rescue 34 Women and Children from Boko Haram as Three ISWAP Fighters Surrender

Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, rescued 34 women and children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The rescue took place in Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages near southern Lake Chad, Nigeria, on June 15, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer for MNJTF in Ndjamena, […]

176 ‘Regretful’ Boko Haram Fighters Surrender to Join Task Force Troops

Over 170 individuals who were once Boko Haram fighters and say they’re sorry have given up their weapons to the troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad region. According to SaharaReporters, the terrorists left their hiding spots because the military was heavily attacking them in and around the basin. Major […]