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Troops kill suspected IPOB member, nab Jos jailbreak escapee Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed one suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State. This was…

Troops eliminate 50 terrorists, arrest 114 in one week– DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have eliminated 50 terrorists and arrested 114 others within a week in various operations across North-East, North-Central and…

Kidnapping: Troops apprehend 13 suspects, recover 279 cows The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has apprehended 13 suspects in kidnapping, banditry, rustling and other criminal offences in Plateau and parts of…

Troops arrest 12 suspects over murder of herdsman in Plateau Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) arrested 12 suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a herdsman in Plateau, but released nine after investigation. OPSH…

Troops rescue 17 kidnapped victims in Zamfara Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued 17 kidnapped victims and recovered large numbers of rustled cattle in the ongoing Operation Hadarin Daji, in…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is on his way to the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State where bandits ambushed and killed troops. Many troops were said to have died during the attack which happened on…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ ) says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last two weeks eliminated 36 terrorists and apprehended no fewer than 163 suspected criminals and gunmen across theatres of operation. The…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed bandits’ camps and rescued at least four kidnapped victims in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col.…

Troops arrest ex-soldier for allegedly  supplying weapons to Boko Haram members The Nigerian Army on Friday revealed that troops arrested a former soldier suspected to be supplying weapons to Boko Haram members in Bauchi State. “On 18…

Regular training vital for optimal performance of troops — Army Commander The General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Aminu Chinade has identified regular training of soldiers as necessary for their optimal…