Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed more than 50 terrorists and repelled multiple coordinated attacks on military locations across Borno and Yobe States, in what has been described as the biggest blow against insurgents in 2025. The Nigerian military said the simultaneous attacks occurred between midnight and 0400 hours on Thursday when terrorists…
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have, in the last 24 hours, rescued no fewer than 23 kidnap victims, apprehended key terror collaborators and destroyed illegal oil refineries in different parts of the country. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops had sustained momentum in ongoing…
In yet another demonstration of tactical superiority and resilience, troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 15 insurgents and uncovering their mass grave. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the attack…
A soldier and a police officer have been arrested in Borno State over alleged involvement in smuggling arms and logistics to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North East. The suspects were apprehended between Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 in intelligence led operations, a credible source at Army Headquarters revealed The source said the police officer…
Troops of the Nigerian Army intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State on Tuesday. In a statement shared by the Nigerian Army on Saturday, its Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, revealed that the consignment was reportedly billed for the Niger Republic, a move suggesting cross-border terrorist…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (north-east), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have reportedly killed eight Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno state. NAN quoted a military source as saying the encounter occurred early Monday near Garin Giwa along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR) as the insurgents attempted to disrupt military…
A notorious bandit commander, Babangida Kachala, who was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within the Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State, has been eliminated by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation ACCORD III, in collaboration with other hybrid forces. The troops had recorded a…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to review ongoing security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment, to eliminate terrorist groups across the country. This comes as Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have neutralised a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Balla, along with five of his gang members, during ongoing clearance operations in Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja. Kogi State, which shares…
Residents of Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State are reeling from a deadly attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, even as troops of Operation Hadin Kai swiftly responded and crushed the attackers. The assault occurred on Friday night when heavily armed insurgents stormed the remote community, opening…