Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have announced the arrest of 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers for allegedly selling arms to terrorists and other criminal elements. Addressing journalists in Maiduguri on the activities of troops in the North-East, the Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who spoke through his Staff Officer, Administration, Major…
The Nigerian military has arrested four Pakistani nationals suspected of having links to terrorist activities in the North East region. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, made the disclosure during a briefing with defence correspondents who visited the theatre of operations in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested…
The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar has explained why the Nigerian armed forces are finding it difficult to fight and defeat Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists. Abubakar who was speaking with Defence Correspondents said this was because the insurgents are not waging war against the armed forces but against…
Troops serving under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully repelled a coordinated assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on their base in New Marte, Borno State, early Tuesday morning. The Nigerian Army confirmed that scores of insurgents were neutralized, and substantial enemy materiel—including arms, vehicles, and explosives—was recovered. According to Capt. Reuben Kovangiya,…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has issued a stern directive to all commanding officers and soldiers to ruthlessly crush and expel terrorists from Nigeria’s territory. The order came at the close of the COAS Bi-Annual Conference in Maiduguri on Friday, where top army generals gathered for three days to strategize on…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have recorded significant successes in recent operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in Borno State. According to a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle, on May 21, 2025, troops intercepted a group of terrorists attempting to loot food supplies…
The Nigerian Troops has killed Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a notorious bandit leader and an ally of wanted terrorist, Bello Turji. According to a press statement by Nigerian Army on its X page, the bandit leader, Aiku was eliminated alongside many terrorists in Sokoto by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama. The press release reads:…
Troops of the 7 Division/Sector 1 of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have killed five Boko Haram terrorists during a successful ambush in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, which took place on Thursday morning, was made public by counterinsurgency expert and security analyst Zagazola…
The Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps in Ondo, says five people have been rescued from kidnappers in the state without the payment of N150 million ransom. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, state Amotekun Commander, addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Akure, said the victims were rescued on May 6 and May 10. Adeleye explained that the rescues…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed widespread claims that a helicopter seen landing in a remote area in a viral video was delivering food or arms to bandits. The video, which recently circulated across social media platforms, shows a white helicopter landing in a bushy terrain surrounded by several individuals. In a statement on…