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Several ISWAP Terrorists Neutralised as Troops Repel Attack on Garaha Base in Adamawa

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Several ISWAP Terrorists Neutralised as Troops Repel Attack on Garaha Base in Adamawa

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a failed attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said the terrorists attacked the military base at about 9:07 p.m. on October 12, 2026, advancing on foot…

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Terrorism and Terrorists

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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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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Nigerian Military Drone Strike Hits ISWAP Logistics Base, Over 20 Fighters Reportedly Killed

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Nigerian Military Drone Strike Hits ISWAP Logistics Base, Over 20 Fighters Reportedly Killed

More than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have reportedly been killed in a Nigerian military air operation targeting a terrorist logistics and assembly location in the Southern Lake Chad region. The strike, conducted on July 21 by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at Kila Bariya, followed intelligence indicating the…

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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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NAF Launches Major Airstrikes, Destroys ISWAP and Bandit Camps Across Borno, Kwara, and Katsina States

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NAF Launches Major Airstrikes, Destroys ISWAP and Bandit Camps Across Borno, Kwara, and Katsina States

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its counterterrorism and counter-banditry operations with a series of precision airstrikes that neutralized terrorists and destroyed several criminal hideouts across Borno, Kwara, and Katsina States. The coordinated missions, carried out under the directives of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, were aimed at…

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ISWAP Releases Video Showing Execution of Three Nigerian Soldiers

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ISWAP Releases Video Showing Execution of Three Nigerian Soldiers

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, has released a video showing the execution of three Nigerian soldiers. The footage, which was seen by SaharaReporters, shows the soldiers being shot by the insurgents with firearms. The incident occurred on March 15th, 2025, in Yobe State. According to sources,…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists