Internal Rift Deepens in ISWAP as Leader Detains Four Shura Council Members Over Alleged Dissent

By: Zagazola Makama 

A fresh wave of internal distrust has reportedly engulfed the leadership of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)...

IS attack kills 21 Nigerien soldiers in Dosso, raises July 31 death toll to 38

By Zagazola Makama

At least 21 Nigerien soldiers were killed on Friday after suspected fighters of the Islamic State attacked a military position at Dankassari, located...

Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal 'Ruga' Settlement Over Security Concerns

By Zagazola Makama

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate evacuation and demolition of an illegal settlement known as...

Troops arrest alleged killers of soldier, recover stolen rifles in interstate operation

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected members of a criminal gang linked to the ambush that killed a soldier and injured...

Army rescues abducted senior officer, civilian after 10-day search operation in Enugu

By Zagazola Makama

A joint military task force has rescued an abducted senior Nigerian Army officer, Lt. Col. Ofor Amobi, and a civilian, Mr. Ikechukwu Onwuanra...

14 Nigerien security personnel killed in attack, ambush near N’Guigmi

By Zagazola Makama

At least 14 members of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces were killed in a coordinated terrorist attack and subsequent ambush in N’Guigmi, Diffa Region...

Troops arrest two suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected pipeline vandals during a security operation in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Intelligence...

Troops dismantle illegal refining site, recover 6,500 litres of stolen crude in Rivers

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled an illegal crude oil refining site and recovered an estimated 6,500 litres of stolen crude oil...

Soldier injured as troops repel terrorist attack on duty post in Benue

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on their duty position in Abaji, neutralising one of the attackers...

Soldier injured as troops repel terrorist attack on duty post in Benue

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on their duty position in Abaji, neutralising one of the attackers...

Troops arrest 14 suspected terrorists, recover ammunition in Benue clearance operation

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested 14 suspected terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation on suspected criminal...

Troops arrest two suspected gunrunners, recover motorcycles and cash in Benue

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested two suspected gunrunners during a security operation in Ado Local Government Area of Benue...

Troops rescue two kidnap victims, children along Kogi–Kwara border

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped victims and their children during a security operation along the Kogi–Kwara border.

Intelligence sources...

Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued two kidnapped victims during a security operation in Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Intelligence sources told...

Wife, son of surrendered ISWAP finance chief surrender to troops in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

The wife and son of a senior ISWAP commander who recently surrendered to the military have also turned themselves in to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in...

Troops arrest 10 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers transporting cattle in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 10 suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and collaborators while transporting cattle suspected...

Teenage girl escapes Mandara Mountains terrorist enclave, surrenders to troops in Gwoza

By Zagazola Makama

A 16-year-old girl suspected to be a family member of Boko Haram insurgents has surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI after escaping...

Troops rescue woman abducted by Boko Haram in 2021, total rescued through Gwoza corridor rises to 117

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued a 20-year-old woman who was abducted by Boko Haram insurgents during the 2021...

Troops arrest six suspected ISWAP collaborators over alleged cattle-trading terror financing in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested six suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators accused of financing terrorist...

Troops recover motorcycles, illicit drugs as ISWAP fighters flee clearance operation in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation HADIN KAI have recovered two motorcycles and illicit drugs after suspected Boko...