Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said troops of Operation Fasin Yamma have killed a wanted and notorious terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State, Mai Wada, who had been terrorising several communities in the North West. This is as troops of Sector 3 in Monguno, Borno State, intercepted a vehicle conveying items suspected to be logistics supplies for terrorists, including petrol (PMS), rice, …

Troops of the Mobile Strike Team, under Operation Fasan Yamma, have killed a notorious terrorist kingpin, known as Auta and at least 14 of his associates. The killing was during a decisive offensive in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, which took place on 10 June 2025, around Kunchin Kalgo town, led to the death of Auta, …

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in a renewed offensive against the Boko Haram terrorists, with close air support from the Air Component, have neutralised another Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), terrorists’ kingpin, Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba Local Government Area of Borno State. Several other terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle were also killed. This was disclosed …

President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list. ‘We should remember …

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai, have reportedly killed Abu Fatima, a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and one of Nigeria’s most wanted terrorists. Abu Fatima had a N100 million bounty on his head. He was killed alongside two of his key lieutenants in Aleru village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. …

The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between 17 and 20 March. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the advice in a statement in Enugu on Thursday. According to Unuakhalu, the activity is part of …

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have successfully rescued Dr. Yohanna Mallo, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, who was kidnapped by gunmen on March 1 in Plateau State. The rescue operation was confirmed in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Tuesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Makama stated that the operation was conducted …

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army says its troops, in conjunction with other security agencies, have deactivated 25 illegal refineries and recovered about 95,000 litres of stolen crude oil in its various operations in the Niger Delta region. In a statement in Port Harcourt at the weekend, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, the Division’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, said …

President Bola Tinubu has assured troops fighting at various internal security operations across the country that he will not compromise on their welfare, emphasizing his commitment to their well-being and safety. The president said, on Thursday, while inaugurating the Bola Tinubu Barracks in Abuja, that he would commit more resources to improve their welfare. He said: “Knowing that the federal …

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled 20 illegal oil refining sites, recovered 90,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, and arrested eight suspects in a major operation across the Niger Delta. The raid, conducted in collaboration with sister security agencies, targeted criminal activities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States between 23 and 29 December 2024. …