The Nigerian Army has successfully trained no fewer than 604 Special Forces in the eighth session of its flagship programme, Exercise Restore Hope, aimed at enhancing national security. The six-month specialist training, which took place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Centre in Kachia, Kaduna State, covered both kinetic and non-kinetic aspects of modern warfare….
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified their ongoing counterterrorism offensives across the North East, neutralising a top terrorist commander and recovering assorted weapons in multiple operations. According to a counter insurgency reporter, Zagazola Makama, the troops in a special operation conducted at Ngazalgana village, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe, made contact with…
The Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai supported by the Air Component have reportedly eliminated three top commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the failed terrorist attack on Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday that the commanders, identified as Amir…
The Nigerian Army has neutralised Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda, two top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola, a counterinsurgency expert, said, “The terrorists had launched an attack on Damboa Town but were repelled by the Nigerian army and the Nigerian Air…
In a daring and surprise raid, tactical teams of the Department of State Services (DSS) with back up from the Nigerian military, have eliminated no fewer than 45 bandits around Kuchi town, Munya LGA, Niger State. The operation, which was carried out in a stealth manner, marks yet another victory in the sustained offensives against…
No fewer than 39 families of deceased police officers who served under the Federal Capital Territory Command were on Tuesday presented with welfare cheques totalling ₦37,388,829.25. The presentation ceremony, which took place at the command headquarters in Abuja, was made on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. A statement by the command’s spokesperson,…
Troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, in a joint operation with operatives of the 63 Brigade and the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a truck loaded with more than 164,000 live cartridges allegedly destined for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The…
The Chief Of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the Benue State Capital, over the incessant killings of innocent villagers by herders and militia group. The killing which is becoming almost a daily occurrence has left many dead, several others injured, maimed, several houses burnt leaving many homeless. The army Chief who…
A notorious terrorists’ commander, Amir Abu Fatima has been killed by troops of the Nigerian Army during a special military operation in the Kukawa axis of northern Borno State. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion Nigerian Army conformed the death of the terrorist commander in a statement it posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. According…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have launched a coordinated land and air assault against Boko Haram terrorists in Bita, Borno State, neutralising at least 60 insurgents in an intense overnight battle. The operation took place in the early hours of Friday and involved combined forces under the 26 Task Force Brigade of Sector One. According…