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Troops Launch Nationwide Operations Against Terrorists, Criminal Networks Latest Nigeria News Nigeria Troops Launch Nationwide Operations Against Terrorists, Criminal Networks In a sweeping crackdown from September 29 to October 1, 2025, the Nigerian Army troops intensified efforts to eliminate terrorism, kidnapping, and organized crime across the country. The multi-state campaign yielded significant successes, including hostage rescues, arrests of high-profile suspects, and the seizure of weapons and illegal goods. Military sources…... By Ayooluwa Ayobami October 3, 2025 4:06 PM GMT+1 In a sweeping crackdown from September 29 to October 1, 2025, the Nigerian Army troops intensified efforts to eliminate terrorism, kidnapping, and organized crime across the country. The multi-state campaign yielded significant successes, including hostage rescues, arrests of high-profile suspects, and the seizure of weapons and illegal goods. Military sources revealed that in Borno State, soldiers engaged in fierce battles with fighters from ISWAP and JAS, killing several insurgents and recovering a cache of AK-47 rifles, grenades, motorcycles, and communication gear. Hostages held in insurgent cam…

Troops Rescue 6 Ngoshe Women, Kids From Boko Haram Terrorists Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant operational success with the rescue of six abducted civilians and their subsequent reunion with their family members in Ngoshe community, Gwoza local government area of Borno State. A statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, by the media information officer of OPHK, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said the rescue operation followed sustained offensive actions, including recent air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains. He said acting on credible intelligence, troops of OPHK, while returning from a successful overnight offensive operation in the early hours of Frdiay, May 1, 2026, intercepted and rescued six women and children around Amuda—a deserted area between Ngoshe and Gava in Gwoza local government area known for terrorist transit activities. “The rescued victims were identified as Mrs. Zainab Idris (18), Fatima Abubakar (17), Maimuna Abdulrashid (24), Muhammad Idris (1), Sadiq Abdullahi (7), and Fatima Abdulrashid (5). “Preliminary debriefings revealed that…

Nigeria: Kebbi Police Arrest Four Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers [Vanguard] The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence.

Troops repel Lakurawa terrorists, recover RPGs, explosives in Kebbi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other items during a clearance operation in Kebbi State. According to a military report released on Monday, the operation was carried out by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2 around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area on Sunday. The report said the troops encountered the suspected terrorists during an offensive operation, leading to a firefight in which the assailants were overwhelmed by the military’s superior firepower and forced to flee. Following the encounter, troops pursued the fleeing suspects and carried out exploitation operations in the area. Items recovered during the operation included rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launch tubes, rocket-propelled grenades, several improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two motorcycles, a charger and other personal belongings allegedly abandoned by the terrorists. The military said no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation. It added that the mission formed part of ongoing efforts by O…

Troops arrest four suspected bandits' informants in Kebbi Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested four suspected bandits’ informants in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The development was disclosed in a post shared by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his X handle. Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on their activities within the Augie axis. According to the sources, troops of 1 Battalion (Rear), working in collaboration with forest rangers, carried out the operation and effected the arrests without resistance. The suspects are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to determine their roles and possible links to criminal elements. Troops have since restored calm to the area, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly raise the alarm about any suspicious movements or activities. Up Next UK: Nigeria does not need new MoUs, agreement – Ex-envoy Don't Miss Maiduguri bombings: It’s true – Ndume on CDS naming two states as major culprits for terrorism You may like Troops nab five suspected bandit informants in Niger, recover pho…

Nigerian Army rescues five kidnap victims as terrorists flee Kogi ... The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of five kidnapped persons in Kogi State after terrorists reportedly abandoned them while escaping from ongoing military operations targeting criminal hideouts in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, on Wednesday. The operation followed intensified military offensives, including air strikes and ground assaults directed at terrorist camps located in forest areas across Kogi. Abdullahi said the victims regained their freedom as a result of sustained pressure mounted on criminal elements operating within the area. He added that troops from the Forward Operating Base in Oshokoshoko were deployed on a blocking mission along the Oshokoshoko-Adankolo route inside the Adankolo Forest following a recent air interdiction mission against a known terrorist enclave. According to him, during the operation, soldiers encountered five kidnapped victims who had been left behind by their captors while the terrorists fled from advancing military forces. The Army spokesman pointe…

Troops Kill Six Terrorists in Plateau Raid | The Journal Nigerian army troops killed six suspected terrorists during a fierce gunfight in the troubled hills of Plateau State. Soldiers operating under the Joint Security Task Force intercepted the heavily armed group during a routine clearance patrol. The operational command confirmed that the encounter followed a precise intelligence tip-off regarding militant movements between rural borders. A brief but intense exchange of gunfire left the six fighters dead while others fled into nearby forests with severe bullet wounds. This successful ambush offers a rare tactical victory in a region long plagued by cyclical communal warfare. Search teams recovered a significant cache of military-grade weaponry from the scene of the clash. The seized arsenal included three automatic assault rifles, several locally fabricated guns, and dozens of live ammunition rounds. Troops also confiscated communication gadgets and operational motorcycles used by the militia to navigate the rugged terrain. Security analysts believe the recovered hardware indicates a highly organised syndicate rather than a loose band of local thieves. The military has since de…

Nigeria: Soldiers Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory, Recover Ak-47 Rifles in Kebbi [Vanguard] Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing syndicate in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected gun makers allegedly supplying weapons to terrorist groups.

Six ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno - The Whistler Newspaper Six ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno Nigeria By Lukman ABDULMALIK On Jul 9, 2026 Six suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, as the military recorded fresh gains in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the North-East. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the six suspects surrendered alongside their family members to troops of the 192 Battalion in Gwoza Local Government Area after fleeing terrorist enclaves in Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains. Items recovered from the group included N1.54 million in cash, two Tecno mobile phones and other personal belongings. Goni said the surrender formed part of a series of operational successes recorded by troops through intelligence-led operations, search-and-rescue missions and sustained offensives against terrorist groups. In Askira/Uba Local Government Area, troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion rescued …

EXCLUSIVE: Full List Of 104 Nigerian Soldiers Declared Missing With ... SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on June 5 that terrorists overran a Nigerian Army position along the Mandara–Buratai Road, killing at least eight soldiers and beheading them in the early hours of the attack. A classified military document containing the full names of 104 Nigerian Army soldiers declared deserters after a Boko Haram attack on their base in Borno State has been obtained exclusively by SaharaReporters. The soldiers, who were attached to the 162 Amphibious Battalion along the Mandara–Buratai Road, were listed as having “absconded” from their duty post, with their personal weapons, following a deadly assault by Boko Haram terrorists. SaharaReporters had exclusively reported on June 5 that terrorists overran a Nigerian Army position along the Mandara–Buratai Road, killing at least eight soldiers and beheading them in the early hours of the attack. “At the 162 Battalion on Mandara–Buratai Road, eight soldiers were killed in action. They attacked us at 4 a.m. today, Friday, when it was raining,” a military source had told SaharaReporters. “They killed eight soldiers and beheaded them. Sev…

Soldiers kill two Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Sokoto, Katsina Soldiers kill two Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Sokoto, Katsina May 15, 2026 10:31 am Soldiers during shooting exercise. Photo: Army By Animashaun Salman Kindly share this story: Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised two suspected members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group during a military operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. They also recovered weapons and rustled livestock in separate operations across Sokoto and Katsina states. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the operations formed part of ongoing offensives against terrorists and bandits in the North-West. Osoba said troops responded to a distress call over an attempt by suspected Lakurawa terrorists to set ablaze a Nigerian Immigration Service facility at Ruwa Wiri village in Tangaza LGA. He said the troops engaged the attackers in a gun duel, killing two of them, while others escaped due to “overwhelming firepower” from the soldiers. “In Sokoto State, troops responded…

Troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno. Operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday said the suspect was apprehended on Friday at the Government Secondary School, GSS, Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camp in Gwoza Town. The report said the suspect was allegedly working with terrorists operating around the Mandara Mountains. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was on a mission to persuade hybrid forces personnel to defect and join their former colleagues in terrorist camps. According to the report, the plan is designed to lure the personnel into an ambush where they will be killed and their weapons seized. The report added that the suspect had earlier held discussions with a Boko Haram commander operating around the mountainous area before his arrest. Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza are currently holding the suspect while further investigations continue. Military authorities said that the arrest undersco…

Troops eliminate terrorists, rescue three kidnapped victims in Zamfara Nigeria military of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered arms and other items during separate operations in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. This was made known in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on Saturday. The military disclosed that the operations were carried out on June 12 as part of ongoing efforts to combat banditry and terrorism in the state. According to the military, troops on a fighting patrol covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki and Sabon Garin Daudawa in Zurmi LGA engaged a group of terrorists in Yanbuki District. During the exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed. Items recovered from the scene included rifles, four magazines loaded with ammunition, two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, two MP3 players, a woodland camouflage trouser and an inner vest. The troops later advanced to Sabon Garin Daudawa, where the terrorists reportedly abandoned their camp and fled before the soldi…

Troops smash Kogi bandits' camp, rescue two kidnap victims - P.M. News News Published By Paul Dada Date 20th June, 2026 Share: Troops of the Nigerian Army Quick Read “Several fleeing bandits moving with more than 30 rustled cattle were engaged during the operation,” the report stated By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have overrun a bandits’ camp in Kogi and rescued two kidnap victims. The operation followed intelligence reports on the movement of injured bandits linked to criminal leaders. A military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed this on Saturday. The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive. It said troops, supported by a police helicopter, intercepted fleeing bandits moving toward Niger and Kwara borders. According to the report, the troops neutralised a camp belonging to a bandit leader, Kachallah Babangida. The operation also led to the clearance of an illegal mining site funding criminal activities. “Several fleeing bandits moving with more than 30 rustled cattle were engaged during the operation,” the report stated. The military said troops later carried…

Nigeria: Troops Apprehend 5 Suspected Bandits, Informants, Recover Communication Devices, Cash in Niger [Leadership] Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists' informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State.

Nigeria: Top Boko Haram, Iswap Commanders Surrender As Troops Intensify Operations Against Terrorists in North-East [This Day] Abuja -- The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has recorded another major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism campaign, with top Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders abandoning their enclaves and surrendering to troops following sustained military operations across North-East.

Troops neutralize terrorists in Sokoto forest - Daily Post Nigeria Troops of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Special Intervention Battalion 7 in conjunction with 8 Division Strike Team, operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated terrorists at Kadam Forest In a statement, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 8 Division, Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA said the success followed a credible intelligence and decisive engagement with a notorious terrorist network affiliated with Lakurawa Terrorists in Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State. According to the statement, intelligence revealed that over 100 terrorists had converged deep within Kadam Forest to coordinate attacks and kidnapping on local communities and transport their kidnapped victims to their strongholds. However, luck ran against them as troops acting swiftly, mobilised to intercepted them. The ensuing firefight was fierce and sustained. When the terrorists attempted a rear-flanking manoeuvre, troops responded with superior firepower, effectively neutralising the threat and maintaining tactical dominance throughout t…

Troops nab five suspected bandit informants in Niger, recover phones, cash - Daily Post Nigeria As part of efforts to rid the state of insurgents, troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits’/terrorists’ informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. Captain Jamilu Muhammed Yahaya, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North Central) Operation Savannah Shield, in a statement, said troops also recovered communication devices, cash, and other items linking the suspects to criminal activities. In another development, troops, while conducting a routine fighting patrol along the Doro axis in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, apprehended three suspected bandits’/terrorists’ informants on 6 June 2026, adding that investigations showed that the suspects were members of a bandit group operating in Duru, along the fringes of Kainji Lake National Park. Troops also recovered two Tecno keypad phones, one MP3 device containing recorded propaganda and inciting messages claiming the abduction of an individual in Kaduna State and the collection of a ransom of Sixty Million Naira (₦…

Nigeria: Troops Apprehend 5 Suspected Bandits, Informants, Recover Communication Devices, Cash in Niger - allAfrica.com Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists' informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. The operations led to the recovery of communication devices, cash, and other items linking the suspects to criminal activities. The troops, while conducting a routine fighting patrol along the Doro axis in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, apprehended three suspected bandits/terrorists' informants on Saturday, 6 June 2026. A statement signed by Captain Jamilu Muhammed Yahaya, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-Central) Operation Savannah Shield, on Sunday, said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were members of a bandit group operating in Duru, along the fringes of Kainji Lake National Park. "Items recovered from the suspects included two Tecno keypad phones, one MP3 device containing recorded propaganda and inciting messages claiming the abduction of an individual in Kaduna State and the collection of a ransom of S…

Nigerian troops neutralize terrorists, foil logistics operation, arrest ... In a sustained offensive against terrorism, troops have intensified clearance operations across multiple theaters, dealing significant blows to terrorist elements in the Northeast and Northwest regions. The Nigeria Army said its troops in Sambisa forest overran terrorist positions in Iza and Garin Asmau villages of Bama local Government area of Borno State, forcing the insurgents to abandon their hideouts. In a statement on its social media platform (Facebook, X WhatsApp) it said the operation took place on 26 February 2025. Following the heat, the insurgents abandoned their hideouts in disarray. During the operations, troops successfully detonated several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by the fleeing terrorists. According to the statement, the troops also recovered two AK-47 rifle magazines loaded with 57 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) barrel, while four Boko Haram family members surrendered. “In Konduga Local Government Area, troops ambushed terrorists at a known crossing-point, neutralizing one, while others fled with gunshot wounds. “Acting o…

Nigeria: Troops Foil Terrorist Attack, Recover Arms At Benue Yam Market [Vanguard] Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and Benue State Civil Protection Guard, have foiled a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market in Benue State.

Soldiers destroy terrorist camp, rescue three hostages in Zamfara The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits’ camp during ongoing operations in Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. The report said the operation was conducted on June 12 across communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas as part of efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities. According to the report, troops on a fighting patrol covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki, and Sabon Garin Daudawa made contact with terrorists operating in Yanbuki District of Zurmi LGA. It stated that the troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one of them, while others fled. The report said troops recovered rifles, four magazines loaded with ammunition, two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, two MP3 players, a woodland camouflage trouser, and an inner vest from the scene. According to the report, the troops maintained pressure on the fleeing terrorists and advanced towards Sabon Garin Daudawa community. It added that the…

Plateau Onslaught: Troops Neutralize 6 Wanted Terrorists, Recover ... In a decisive show of force against rising insecurity, troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed six suspected terrorists, recovered a cache of locally fabricated rifles, and successfully repelled a midnight assault on the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State. The Joint Task Force confirmed the operations on Thursday, stating they were part of sustained offensive maneuvers to dismantle criminal networks across the Joint Operations Area. According to spokesperson Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the heaviest blow came on June 30, when soldiers acting on intelligence ambushed a terrorist gathering near the Rafin Bauna/Gero mountains in Jos South. The fierce firefight left five of the assailants dead, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. Community corroboration later identified the fallen suspects as high-value targets who had been on the command’s wanted list for orchestrating numerous deadly attacks in Jos South and Bassa LGAs. The military also confirmed it had thwarted a brazen attack on the NIPSS facility in Kuru, which occurred on …

Troops Of 12 Brigade Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims In Kogi Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army under 2 Division, have rescued five kidnapped victims during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Kogi State after terrorists fled their hideouts under sustained military pressure. The operation was carried out on 17 June 2026 as troops intensified coordinated ground and air offensives targeting terrorist enclaves within forested areas of the state. Advertisement According to military authorities, troops deployed from Forward Operating Base Oshokoshoko conducted a blocking mission along the Oshokoshoko-Adankolo route within Adankolo Forest following recent air interdiction strikes on suspected terrorist hideouts. During the operation, troops intercepted five kidnapped victims who had been abandoned by fleeing terrorists as military operations intensified across the area. The victims were immediately secured and evacuated from the forest to a safe location. Advertisement READ ALSO: Borno: Troops Foil Terrorist Infiltration, Arrest Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers Troops Arrest 46 Foreign Nationals In Ogun During Joint Security Operation Insecurity: Troops Rescue Gen Rabe’s Widow The resc…

Nigerian Soldiers Arrest 'Female ISWAP Collaborator' In Borno Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected female Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborator at a security checkpoint in Kukawa LGA of Borno state. Security sources quoted by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, confirmed that the suspect, identified as Kellu Abba, 50, was arrested at about 8am on Wednesday. “The sources said the suspect, a Kanuri woman residing in Lawanti area of Baga town, was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist operating within the Dumba general area,” Makama said. “According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included four ready-to-use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch. “The military said the suspect was currently in the custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and necessary action.” The publication added that the security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops continued to maintain satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency.

Troops Repel Lakurawa Terrorists In Kebbi, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims In ... Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. News Troops Repel Lakurawa Terrorists In Kebbi, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims In Zamfara News Troops Repel Lakurawa Terrorists In Kebbi, Rescue Six Kidnap Victims In Zamfara By: Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL Date: June 15, 2026 June 15, (THEWILL) — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded fresh operational successes in the North-West, repelling an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State and rescuing six kidnapped victims in Zamfara State following sustained military offensives targeting criminal groups operating across the region. According to an operational report made available to THEWILL on Monday, troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2 successfully foiled an attempted attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists during a clearance operation in Kebbi State. The report disclosed that the operation was carried out on Sunday around the Dogon Daji community in the Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where troops encountered the terroris…

Police Arrest Boko Haram, Lakurawa Terrorists In Kebbi THE Kebbi State Police Command has recorded major security breakthroughs, including the arrest of suspected terrorists, bandits, informants and logistics suppliers, as well as the rescue of a kidnapped victim, in ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state. News Point Nigeria r eportds that speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, said the command achieved the successes within the last month through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies, vigilante groups and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). One of the major operations led to the arrest of three suspected members of the Mamudawa/Boko Haram group along the Illo-Lolo Road in Bagudo Local Government Area on June 5, 2026. The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Bandi, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Abubakar, were reportedly intercepted while allegedly transporting food supplies to criminal elements operating in the area. The commissioner said preliminary investigations linked the suspects to movements around Illo during an attack that claimed the lives of three Federal Road Safety Corps personne…

Six ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender to Nigerian Troops in Borno as ... Six ISWAP Fighters, Families Surrender to Nigerian Troops in Borno as Counterterrorism Operations Intensify. Six suspected fighters belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province have voluntarily surrendered to Nigerian military forces in Borno State, marking another development in the country’s ongoing counterterrorism campaign in the North East. Military sources disclosed that the insurgents laid down their arms alongside members of their families after sustained security operations and increasing pressure on terrorist hideouts across the region. The surrender forms part of a broader trend in which fighters affiliated with extremist groups have abandoned insurgency amid intensified military offensives. Security analysts say continuous air and ground operations, combined with the disruption of terrorist supply routes and the destruction of key enclaves, have significantly weakened the operational capacity of insurgent groups operating in parts of North East Nigeria. Authorities have maintained that sustained military pressure remains central to restoring peace and enabling displaced communities to r…

UPDATED: Nigerian Troops Arrest Globally-wanted Ansaru Terrorists ... Infrastructure Projects Nigeria Business News UPDATED: Nigerian Troops Arrest Globally-wanted Ansaru Terrorists Behind Several Atrocities by August 17, 2025 August 17, 2025 497 views 7 minutes read Bookmark 497 Nigeria has scored a major counter-terrorism victory with the capture of two of the most wanted leaders of the Al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, authorities announced on Saturday. You Might Be Interested In Electricity Boost as TCN Commissions Ihovbor Transmission Lines National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed at a press briefing in Abuja that a months-long, intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also called Mallam Mamuda. Abu Bara’a, described as the “Emir of Ansaru,” was the overall coordinator of the group’s sleeper cells across Nigeria and mastermind of several kidnappings and terrorist financing operations. His deputy, Mamuda, headed the notorious “Mahmudawa” faction of Ansaru based in and around Kainji National Park and trained in Libya under foreign jihadist instructors. “These two men have been on Ni…

Troops overrun Kogi bandits' camp, rescue 2 victims - 365Daily Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have overrun a bandits’ camp in Kogi and rescued two kidnap victims. The operation followed intelligence reports on the movement of injured bandits linked to criminal leaders. A military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed this on Saturday. The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive. It said troops, supported by a police helicopter, intercepted fleeing bandits moving toward Niger and Kwara borders. According to the report, the troops neutralised a camp belonging to a bandit leader, Kachallah Babangida. The operation also led to the clearance of an illegal mining site funding criminal activities. “Several fleeing bandits moving with more than 30 rustled cattle were engaged during the operation,” the report stated. The military said troops later carried out cordon-and-search operations in Owara community. They also advanced toward Aleke village, suspected to be a hideout for fleeing bandits. “Four motorcycles abandoned by the criminals were recovered, while one suspected bandit …

Troops Kill Six Terrorists in Plateau, Recover Rifles Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Privacy Policy Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. News Troops Kill Six Terrorists in Plateau, Recover Rifles News Troops Kill Six Terrorists in Plateau, Recover Rifles By: Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL Date: July 2, 2026 July 2 (THEWILL) — Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised six terrorists, arrested a suspected gun runner, and recovered three locally fabricated rifles in a series of coordinated operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi, and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State The Joint Task Force disclosed the successes in an operational update issued on Thursday by its Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, who said the operations formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves and restore lasting peace across the state. According to the statement, one of the operations was conducted in the early hours of June 26 at Gero Highground in Jos South Local Government Area following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected terrorists in the area. As troops ap…

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FCT police raid Abuja bandits' relaxation camp, arrest 311 Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command have arrested a total of 311 suspects – 297 males and 14 females, in a bandits’ relaxation camp called “Game House” in Gidan Dambe, Dei Dei, Abuja. Some guns and ammunition, swords, knives, axes, daggers, motorcycles, and several mobile phones, were recovered during the operation. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, disclosed this on Monday, during a parade of the suspects at the Intelligence Response Team unit (former Special Anti-Robbery Squad), Guzape, Abuja. He noted that police operatives at about 11:30 pm on Sunday, acting on credible intelligence that bandits, kidnappers, and armed robbers usually return to the “Game House” to relax and entertain themselves, arrested the 311 suspects within 20 minutes of storming the area. Igwe said, “When you hear something, say something. We had credible information that some bandits and kidnappers usually return to a place called ‘Game House’ in Gidan Dambe in Dei Dei, after returning from their criminal operations. They usually go back there to relax and entertain themselves at the game house. “Our …

Troops nab 5 suspected bandit informants in Niger According to a statement issued on June 7, 2026, by Captain Jamilu Muhammed Yahaya, acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North Central) Operation Savannah Shield, three of the suspects were apprehended during a routine fighting patrol, along the Doro axis in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were members of abandit groupoperating in Duru, located along the fringes of the Kainji Lake National Park. Items recovered from the suspects included two Tecno keypad phones, an MP3 device containing recorded propaganda and inciting messages, and a cash sum of ₦113,400. The statement noted that the audio recordings contained claims of the abduction of an individual in Kaduna State and the collection of a ₦60 million ransom. The suspects and recovered items are currently in military custody while investigations continue. Security forces are also pursuing other members of the criminal network. In a separate operation, troops of the 221 Battalion under JTF-NC Operation Savannah Shield arrested two additional suspected informants during a routine patrol along…

Six ISWAP fighters, families surrender as troops rescue abducted ... Six suspected fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to Nigerian troops alongside their family members during ongoing military operations in Borno State. The surrender was confirmed by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Mohammed Goni, in a statement issued on Thursday. According to him, preliminary findings showed that the group fled terrorist hideouts in Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide communities located in the Mandara Mountains of Gwoza local government area. Goni said troops have continued offensive operations across the North-East, recording successes through intelligence-led missions, search-and-rescue efforts and coordinated security operations. He disclosed that soldiers of the 115 Task Force Battalion rescued two more kidnap victims during a search-and-rescue operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area on July 7. The troops also recovered N1.2 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, along with food supplies and other materials believed to have supported terrorist operations. The rescued victims have since bee…

Terror groups, Mamudawa, Lakurawa members nabbed - The Sun Nigeria Terror groups, Mamudawa, Lakurawa members nabbed 18 June 2026 5:10 am WAT By Olanrewaju Lawal Follow Us on Google From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of the Mamudawa Boko Haram sect, as well as four suspected Lakurawa bandits and their logistics suppliers in different parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, disclosed this during a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, attributing the successes recorded to collaboration among security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF). According to him, on June 5, 2026, operatives of the Police Mobile Force attached to Illo Division in Bagudo Local Government Area, acting on credible intelligence while on patrol along the Illo-Lolo Road, intercepted and arrested three suspected members of the Mamudawa Boko Haram group. “The suspects, Muhammadu Bandi, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Abubakar, were arrested while riding a motorcycle to Lolo town, allegedly to procure food supplies for other members of the group. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were linked to move…

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack, Recover Weapons in Kebbi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other equipment during a military operation in Kebbi State. The operation was conducted on Sunday around Dogon Daji in Dandi Local Government Area by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2, according to an operational report released on Monday. Military authorities said the troops encountered the terrorists during an offensive operation and engaged them in a gun battle. The suspects were forced to retreat after being overwhelmed by the troops’ firepower. The soldiers subsequently pursued the fleeing terrorists and carried out follow-up clearance operations in the area. Items recovered included RPG launch tubes, rocket-propelled grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two motorcycles, a charger and other items believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing suspects. No casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation. The military said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating across the North-We…

Police Nab Suspected Boko Haram, Lakurawa Members In Kebbi Kebbi State is in North-West, Nigeria. The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded major security breakthroughs, including the arrest of suspected terrorists, bandits, informants and logistics suppliers, as well as the rescue of a kidnapped victim, in ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, said the command achieved the successes within the last month through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies, vigilante groups and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). One of the major operations led to the arrest of three suspected members of the Mamudawa/Boko Haram group along the Illo-Lolo Road in Bagudo Local Government Area on June 5, 2026. The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Bandi, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Abubakar, were reportedly intercepted while allegedly transporting food supplies to criminal elements operating in the area. The commissioner said preliminary investigations linked the suspects to movements around Illo during an attack that claimed the lives of three Federal Road Safety C…

Nigeria: Troops Conduct 14,221 Operations, Eliminate 1,597 Criminals, Rescue 1,516 Hostages in Six Months [This Day] Abuja -- Troops across all theatres of operation conducted 14,221 security operations across the federation through coordinated land, air and maritime missions targeting terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arms traffickers, oil thieves and other criminal elements in the first half of 2026, from January to June, the Nigerian military has said.

Troops Apprehend 5 Suspected Bandits, Informants, Recover Communication ... Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield (OPSS) have apprehended five suspected bandits/terrorists’ informants in separate operations conducted in Niger State. The operations led to the recovery of communication devices, cash, and other items linking the suspects to criminal activities. The troops, while conducting a routine fighting patrol along the Doro axis in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, apprehended three suspected bandits/terrorists’ informants on Saturday, 6 June 2026. A statement signed by Captain Jamilu Muhammed Yahaya, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-Central) Operation Savannah Shield, on Sunday, said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were members of a bandit group operating in Duru, along the fringes of Kainji Lake National Park. “Items recovered from the suspects included two Tecno keypad phones, one MP3 device containing recorded propaganda and inciting messages claiming the abduction of an individual in Kaduna State and the collection of a ransom of Sixty Million Naira (₦60,000,000.00), as well…

Troops Arrest Suspected ISWAP Collaborator During Security Operation in ... SHARE Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of aiding Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Saidu Buba, was apprehended in Kukawa Local Government Area following intelligence-led surveillance operations carried out by security forces. According to reports, military personnel tracked the suspect after a tactical drone observed him in the company of individuals believed to be armed terrorists. The group later dispersed, prompting security operatives to monitor his movements.Buba was eventually intercepted and arrested by troops near the location of Charlie Company, 196 Amphibious Battalion. More Read AFRIMASS Network,KATON Meet and Graphic Business partner to empower Ghana’s MSME’s through Business Growth Summit 2026 From under a tree joint to a thriving enterprise : The Inspiring Journey of Madam Alice Neizer owner of Last Hour Restaurant During initial questioning, the suspect reportedly claimed to be a cattle rearer from Kwatan Yobe in Kukawa Local Government Area. He said he regularly trave…

Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest ... Nigerian troops free 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox An interior view of Haske Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, after an attack by gunmen in which worshippers are kidnapped, in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna Nigeria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Nuhu Gwamna/File Photo Published Jan 21, 2026, 06:42 PM Updated Jan 21, 2026, 06:42 PM Set as preferred source Listen MADUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 21 - Nigerian troops have rescued 62 hostages and killed two militants in separate operations across Kebbi and Zamfara states as part of an ongoing offensive against armed groups in the northwest, the army said on Wednesday. The northwest has been hit by a surge in mass kidnappings carried out by armed gangs operating from forest hideouts. These groups have attacked villages, schools and places of worship, including the January 18 abduction of more than 160 worshippers from two churches in Kaduna. Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba said troops stormed a known bandit hideout in Zamfara after receiving reports that captives were being held there.…

Troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp Troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp By The Nigerian Observer June 15, 2026 Abuja: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno. Operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Monday, said that the suspect was apprehended on Friday at the Government Secondary School (GSS), Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Gwoza Town. The report said that the suspect was allegedly working with terrorists operating around the Mandara Mountains. You May Have Missed Tinubu’s reforms: Rewriting Nigeria’s trajectory DHQ vows justice for slain Gen. Rabe as military delegation visits Katsina Oyo abduction: Bala canvasses rejig of security architecture NWFL Super 6: Edo Queens Crowned NWFL 2025/2026 League Champions INEC Confusing Court Judgments on Warri Constituency Delineation — Chief Robinson Ariyo It said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was on a mission to persuade hybrid forces personnel to defect and join their former colleag…

Security forces overrun three bandit camps, rescue victims in Kogi Security forces overrun three bandit camps, rescue victims in Kogi By : Guardian Nigeria Date: 17 February 2026 3:58am WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) A joint security operation involving personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, as well as local vigilantes and hunters, has destroyed three major bandit camps in Kogi State. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Sunday (rtd), disclosed yesterday that the camps, allegedly operated by a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Babangida, were overrun during coordinated air and ground assaults. According to him, the operation involved heavy bombardment and superior firepower, leading to the neutralisation of scores of bandits, while several kidnapped victims were rescued. Related News Nigerians are now interested in SDP’s ideas on democracy and governance – Adebayo Joint security operation foils bandits’ attack, neutralises six in Zamfara communities Bandits kill 6 farmers,…

Nigerian Army Rescues Five Kidnapped Victims in Kogi as Terrorists Flee ... Troops from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in Kogi State, following a military operation that forced terrorists to abandon their captives and flee. The rescue occurred on Wednesday during ongoing counter-terrorism efforts under the 2 Division Nigerian Army, which have intensified with coordinated ground and aerial offensives targeting terrorist hideouts in the state’s forested regions. According to a statement from Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, the operation is part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restrict terrorist activities within the brigade’s area of responsibility. The statement detailed that troops from Forward Operating Base Oshokoshoko were deployed on a blocking mission along the Oshokoshoko–Adankolo route within Adankolo Forest, following a recent air interdiction mission against a known terrorist hideout. During the mission, vigilant troops intercepted five kidnapped victims who had been left behind by terrorists fleeing intense military pressure …

Soldiers rescue five kidnapped victims in Kogi, terrorists flee Soldiers rescue five kidnapped victims in Kogi, terrorists flee June 17, 2026 11:50 am The victims. Credit: Nigerian Army By Saheed Oyelakin Kindly share this story: Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued five kidnapped victims in Kogi State after terrorists abandoned them while fleeing sustained military operations in the area. The victims were rescued on Wednesday during ongoing counter-terrorism operations under the 2 Division Nigerian Army, following intensified ground and air offensives targeting terrorist hideouts within forested areas of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi. According to the Army spokesperson, the operation formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and deny terrorists freedom of action within the brigade’s area of responsibility. The statement read, “Acting on operational directives and following the recent air interdiction mission conducted against a known terrorist hideout within the forest, troops deployed from Forward Operating Base Oshokoshoko o…

Police, soldiers, DSS destroy bandits' camp in Abuja, arrest 4, rescue ... Police, soldiers, DSS destroy bandits’ camp in Abuja, arrest 4, rescue hostages 10 June 2024 12:11 am WAT By Rapheal Follow Us on Google From Molly Kilete , Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, working alongside the Special Forces of Guards Brigade and Department of State Services (DSS), has discovered and destroyed some identified terrorists and bandits hideouts in the FCT and arrested four terrorists. The FCT Police Command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, who made the disclosure, said the destroyed hideouts were located at Gidan Dogo and Kweti Forest, Kaduna State, bordering the FCT. Adeh said some kidnaped hostages were rescued during the operations and reunited with their families, while the security agencies have intensified coordinated operations in suspected bandits’ routes and camps within and outside the FCT. Adeh, in a statement, said: “The operatives of the FCT Police Command, in synergy with the special forces of guards brigade and DSS hunters, in a continued effort against criminality in FCT, on May 7, 2024, at about 10am, acting on credible intelligence, stormed …

Soldiers rescue three hostages in Zamfara, destroy terrorist ... demola The Nigerian Army has said troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a terrorist, rescued three kidnapped victims, and destroyed a bandits’ camp during ongoing operations in Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday. The report, quoted by NAN, said the operation was conducted on June 12 across communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas as part of efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities. According to the report, troops on a fighting patrol covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki, and Sabon Garin Daudawa made contact with terrorists operating in Yanbuki District of Zurmi LGA. It stated that the troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, neutralising one of them, while others fled. The report said troops recovered rifles, four magazines loaded with ammunition, two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, two MP3 players, a woodland camouflage trouser, and an inner vest from the scene. According to the report, the troops maintained pressure on the fleeing terrorists and advanced towards Sabon Garin Dau…

Nigeria: Troops Rescue Seven Kidnapped Victims in Zamfara, Foil Abduction Attempts in Katsina [Vanguard] Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-West.

Six ISWAP Fighters Surrender to Military in Borno Six ISWAP fighters surrender to military in Borno July 9, 2026 8:36 am Boko Haram insurgents By Isah Ojo Kindly share this story: Six suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, alongside their family members, have surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion, Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday while highlighting the latest operational gains recorded across the theatre. He said preliminary investigations revealed that the group fled from the Guduf Bubayagwa and Chikide terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains of Gwoza LGA. The statement read, “The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has continued to sustain its operational momentum across the North-East Theatre, recording another series of significant successes through relentless search-and-rescue operations, intelligence-led missions and coordinated security efforts aimed at denying terrorist groups freedom of action.” In Askira/Uba…