Tag: military
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30 Terrorists Neutralized, 20 Captives Freed, 225 Cattle Recovered As Nigerian Forces Intensify Nationwide Security Sweep
In a series of high-impact operations conducted between April 20 and 22, 2026, Nigerian security forces neutralized over 30 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, rescued 20 kidnap victims across five states, and recovered 225 rustled cattle in Katsina. The 48-hour offensive also saw the arrest of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander in Ebonyi and the discovery of…
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An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres
In this comprehensive review of recent military operations, Bayo Onanuga counters critics of national security by highlighting a week of significant victories across Nigeria. From the successful rescue of kidnapped students in Benue to the neutralisation of insurgents in Borno and the dismantling of ethnic militia cells in Plateau, Onanuga argues that the Nigerian Armed…
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Borno Governor Seeks Renewed Military Push After Lamenting Gaps in Security Response to Boko Haram Gains
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who earlier this week publicly decried the Nigerian military’s efforts to contain a resurgence of Boko Haram that he said had led to the insurgents gaining control of three local government areas, held a series of urgent, closed-door meetings with Nigeria’s top military…
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Nigerian Military Confirms 22 Soldiers Killed, Denies Dislodgment of Any Base Amidst Ambush Reports
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Nigerian military has confirmed the tragic loss of 22 soldiers during recent operations against insurgents in the North East, specifically in the infamous Timbuktu Triangle. This announcement comes in response to earlier media reports claiming that a military base was dislodged following an ambush in the remote border community of Malumfatori.…
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