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Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations across the country in a series of coordinated operations have intercepted and thwarted the nefarious activities of notorious kidnap kingpins in Anambra, Oyo, and Katsina States, dealing a significant blow to criminal elements in the region.     The Army in …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested the mastermind of a deadly attack on Mararaban Azagawa village in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director of Information of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, (OPWS) Lt. Olubondunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement on …

A vigilante group in Zamfara state known as Askarawa has apprehended an informant, Hamisu Abdullahi, who helped bandits to coordinate attacks.    It was gathered that he was arrested on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Kabrawa under the Farfaru emirate in Maru Local Government Area of the state and handed …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a kidnap attempt in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State and arrested a cattle rustling syndicate.   The Army made this known in a statement on Friday, April 19, 2024.   According to the statement, troops also neutralized a notorious terrorist …

The South African government has reacted to the UK embassy in the country issuing a terrorism alert for any of its citizens who may be planning to travel to South Africa.    The alert, on its website, highlights the global threat of terrorism affecting UK interests and citizens, emphasising the …

The Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, released the full identities of some top terrorists commanders who were killed in the Northern region of the country during various operations across all the theatres between January and March 2024.    Among those killed by the troops attached to different operations included the Head …

Nigerian Army troops deployed in Zamfara State for Counter terrorism Counter insurgency operations in the North West Region have neutralised a notorious terrorist leader, Junaidu Fasagora and scores of his fighters after a ferocious Artillery bombardment and ground battle in Tsafe general area of the state.     The Army …

Two high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) after fighting soldiers for 15 years.    Confirming the development, spokesperson for the MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi said the terrorist commanders identified as Ibrahim Muhammed and Auwal Muhammed, also known as WANKA, belonged to the …

Troops have neutralized a terrorist masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto State.      Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, March 21, 2024, said the troops also destroyed a house where insurgents are treated.    “In a recent sting …

Freed Israeli hostage, Mia Schem has broken her silence to share her humiliating experience during her captivity in Gaza.     Schem, 21, spent 54 days as a prisoner in the Palestinian enclave after being shot and taken hostage at the Nova festival massacre in southern Israel on October 7. But she was …