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Adamawa: Army, ONSA Forces Storm Boko Haram/ISWAP Camp, Neutralise Over 21Terrorists

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Adamawa: Army, ONSA Forces Storm Boko Haram/ISWAP Camp, Neutralise Over 21Terrorists

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Tactical Team of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), have dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, followed credible intelligence on…

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Several Insurgents killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash in Sambisa Forest

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Several Insurgents killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash in Sambisa Forest

A major clash has been reported between rival Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist factions in parts of the Sambisa Forest in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, with several fighters reportedly killed in the confrontation. Credible Intelligence obtained by Zagazola Makama indicated that the fighting occurred around the Zarmari, Bula Daloye and Chirchor enclaves…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK-47, 26 Rounds in Borno

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Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders with AK-47, 26 Rounds in Borno

A 23-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter, identified as Ali Saidiq, has surrendered to troops in Borno State with an AK-47 rifle and 26 rounds of ammunition, as sustained military pressure continues to weaken terrorist networks in the Lake Chad region. Saidiq, a native of Garere in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, surrendered at…

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Troops Escape Unhurt After IED Hits Armoured Vehicle During Civilian Escort Mission in Borno

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Troops Escape Unhurt After IED Hits Armoured Vehicle During Civilian Escort Mission in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai escaped without injury after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated beneath an armoured vehicle during a patrol and civilian escort operation in Borno State, highlighting the continuing threat posed by insurgents along key military supply routes. The incident occurred at about 8:50 a.m. on July 27 while personnel of the…

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Retired General Raises Alarm Over Alleged Local and Foreign Funding of Boko Haram

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Retired General Raises Alarm Over Alleged Local and Foreign Funding of Boko Haram

Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe, a former Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven, has alleged that Boko Haram continues to benefit from substantial financial support originating both within Nigeria and from outside the country. Atolagbe made the claim while speaking on security challenges confronting Nigeria, stressing that the scale of support available to terrorist groups…

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How Nigeria Forces Arrested Seven Suspected Terrorist Commanders Returning from Hajj

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How Nigeria Forces Arrested Seven Suspected Terrorist Commanders Returning from Hajj

Nigerian security agencies have arrested seven suspected senior members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) upon their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who said the suspects were apprehended at Katsina Airport on Thursday before being…

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers believed to be supporting terrorist activities in Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the operational networks of insurgent groups in the North-East. The suspects, identified as Mohammed Bukar, popularly known as “Dege,” aged 35, and 26-year-old Iliyasu Abdullahi, were apprehended during…

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Nigerian Military Uncovers Boko Haram, ISWAP Plots Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Festive Period

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Nigerian Military Uncovers Boko Haram, ISWAP Plots Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Festive Period

The Nigerian military has announced that it has uncovered fresh plots by terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), to launch attacks during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, particularly in parts of the North-East. The disclosure was made by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK),…

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Nigerian Troops Arrest Boko Haram Drone Supplier, Neutralise Top Commander in Adamawa

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Nigerian Troops Arrest Boko Haram Drone Supplier, Neutralise Top Commander in Adamawa

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have dealt a significant blow to Boko Haram’s operational capabilities in Adamawa State, arresting a suspected drone supplier and neutralising a high-value militant commander during coordinated counter-insurgency operations, security sources confirmed. According to military sources familiar with the operation: Officials reported that security personnel seized two aerial drones and 20…

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“I Was Paid N100,000 to Kill Worshippers”, Suspected Maiduguri Bomber Makes Shocking Confession

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“I Was Paid N100,000 to Kill Worshippers”, Suspected Maiduguri Bomber Makes Shocking Confession

A man suspected to be linked to the Boko Haram insurgent group has made disturbing confessions after his arrest by security forces in northeastern Nigeria, revealing that he was financially induced to carry out attacks on places of worship in Maiduguri. The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Mohammed, was apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai…

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