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Troops Rescue 31 Kidnap Victims, Kill Five Terrorists in Zamfara and Katsina Operations

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 31 kidnap victims and neutralised five terrorists during coordinated…

Defence Minister Reaffirms Support for Families of Fallen Nigerian Heroes

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting families of fallen…

Brigadier General Braimah Killed in Borno Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo Brigadier General Braimah, a senior Nigerian Army officer, died on April 9, 2026, during a terrorist attack…

Boko Haram IED kills commanding officer, 10 soldiers in Monguno attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Commanding Officer of the 242 Battalion, Col. I.A. Mohammed, and at least 10 soldiers died on…

Troops Arrest 15-Year-Old Suspect Linked to Borno Attack That Killed Brigadier General

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, Tijjani Madu, in…

Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Abducted Worshippers in Kaduna Easter Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 civilians abducted during an Easter church service in Ariko…

Nigerian Army Arrest 20 Suspects, Rescues Nine kidnap Victims in 24 Hours

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Army has arrested 20 suspects and rescued nine kidnapped victims within 24 hours across the…

Troops Kill Over 60 Terrorists in Borno After Deadly Maiduguri Bombings

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian troops killed over 60 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters on Wednesday in Mallam Fatori, Abadam LGA of Borno…

Nigerian Army Chief Urges Discipline and Unity Among Soldiers During Ramadan–Lent Fast in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian Army Chief calls for discipline and unity The Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday in Abuja, urged Nigerian…

Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims, Kill Suspected Terrorist in Abuja Operation

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 19 kidnapped victims and killed a suspected terrorist during a coordinated…