Troops of the Nigerian Army have confirmed the arrest of a foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant in Borno State. The arrest was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni. The statement …
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The Nigerian Army has announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State, saying the suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. The arrested terrorists. Photo credit: Army The development was announced in a …
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The Nigerian Army has inaugurated renovated schools, a town hall and solar-powered boreholes in Rivers, as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele. Anele said that …
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No fewer than 4,739 recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday passed out from the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the country. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, commended the Osogbo Depot for its …
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Troops deployed across ongoing internal security operations have rescued two kidnapped women in Kwara and foiled fresh abduction attempts in Ondo State, as security forces sustained pressure on criminal elements in parts of the country. Operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, has revealed. …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 46 suspected irregular immigrants in Ogun State. Newsextra24 reports that the suspects were arrested during a targeted security operation carried out in parts of Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, 35 …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force (QRF) have repelled a terrorist attack and recovered arms and motorcycles during a follow-up operation in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the …
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, to step up ongoing operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups operating in the region. Newsextra24 reports that Shaibu gave the charge on Thursday, May 28, 2026, during his …
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The Nigerian Army says troops have in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers. This is contained in operational updates made available on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the reports, troops …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, have during an offensive operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescued 32 kidnapped victims and neutralised two terrorists. The troops also recovered arms, ammunition and rustled livestock during the operation. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News …
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