Troops repel terrorist attack on Zamfara military base, secure Sokoto–Gusau highway

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Troops repel terrorist attack on Zamfara military base, secure Sokoto–Gusau highway   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops have repelled an attempted attack by suspected terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Mayanchi in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.  ...
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Troops arrest fake military impostors accused of extorting miners in Nasarawa

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Troops arrest fake military impostors accused of extorting miners in Nasarawa   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested two suspected criminals, including a dismissed Ordinary Seaman, for allegedly impersonating security personnel an...
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Troops respond to attack on Benue community, evacuate injured resident

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Troops respond to attack on Benue community, evacuate injured resident   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have responded to an attack by suspected armed assailants on residents of Azebiam community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue Sta...
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist during operation in Benue

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist during operation in Benue   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected terrorist during a security operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.   Security sources told Za...
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Beyond the Rescue: Lessons from the Oyo Operation

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Beyond the Rescue: Lessons from the Oyo Operation By Samuel Aruwan Several months ago, I argued that one of the surest ways to degrade terrorist organisations is to deny them time and space. Terrorist groups thrive when they regroup after setbacks, rebuild their logistics...
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Troops rescue herder from drowning in Plateau

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Troops rescue herder from drowning in Plateau    By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace  have assisted in the rescue and evacuation of a herder who nearly drowned in Dogo Nauwa River in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau Sta...
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Troops dismantle illegal refining site in Rivers, destroy equipment

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Troops dismantle illegal refining site in Rivers, destroy equipment   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South under Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have dismantled an illegal refining site and destroyed equipment used for illicit petroleum refining in Ahoada...
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Troops arrest five suspected militias, recover weapon in Benue operation

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Troops arrest five suspected militias, recover weapon in Benue operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a clearance operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of...
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Troops kill two kidnappers, rescue three victims in Benue, recover cache of arms

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Troops kill two kidnappers, rescue three victims in Benue, recover cache of arms   By: Zagazola Makama   Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted...
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Troops, hunters rescue kidnapped victim on Benue–Nasarawa border

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Troops, hunters rescue kidnapped victim on Benue–Nasarawa border   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a kidnapped victim during a security operation along the Benue–Nasarawa border.  ...
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Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers on farm protection patrol in Borno

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Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers on farm protection patrol in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two brothers suspected of supplying logistics to ISWAP terrorists during a farm protection patrol in Damboa Local Governmen...
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Troops repel ISWAP assault on Gajigana military base, inflict heavy casualties

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Troops repel ISWAP assault on Gajigana military base, inflict heavy casualties   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Govern...
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Troops arrest six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers, seize Starlink kit, chemicals and farm supplies in Borno

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Troops arrest six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers, seize Starlink kit, chemicals and farm supplies in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and intercepted a large consignment of materials all...
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Troops arrest suspected foreign terrorist fighter, alleged illegal immigrant in Borno

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Troops arrest suspected foreign terrorist fighter, alleged illegal immigrant in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a man suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter alongside a woman who claimed to be an illegal immigrant during a security o...
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Troops recover firearm during raid on suspected terrorist hideout in Plateau

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Troops recover firearm during raid on suspected terrorist hideout in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation PEACE Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a fighting patrol targeting suspected terrorist hideouts in Bassa Local Governme...
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Troops intercept 15 jerrycans of smuggled petrol in Adamawa border operation

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Troops intercept 15 jerrycans of smuggled petrol in Adamawa border operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion have intercepted 15 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, during a fighting patrol in Mubi North Local Gov...
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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP scout in ambush operation, recover bicycles in Yobe

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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP scout in ambush operation, recover bicycles in Yobe By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Forest Guards, have arrested a suspected ISWAP scout during a successful amb...
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Drone strike kills ISWAP fighter in Marte axis, troops recover ammunition

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Drone strike kills ISWAP fighter in Marte axis, troops recover ammunition   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a suspected ISWAP fighter during a coordinated surveillance and air interdiction operation in the Marte axis of Borno State.   I...
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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Gwoza, recover motorcycle

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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Gwoza, recover motorcycle   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an encounter with suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Pulka–Kirawa road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, forcing the insurgents to flee and...
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Woman, child flee Sambisa, surrender to troops in Gwoza

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Woman, child flee Sambisa, surrender to troops in Gwoza   By: Zagazola Makama    A woman believed to be a family member of an ISWAP  fighter, accompanied by her child, has surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI after escaping from a terrorist enclave in the Sambisa...
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  1. Troops avert disaster as bomb disposal team neutralises IED on Maiduguri–Gamboru highway
  2. ISWAP commander, foreign fighter killed in Cross Kauwa attack, another commander wounded
  3. Troops destroy ISWAP hideout, recover weapon in Borno clearance operation
  4. Troops foil ISWAP attempt to abduct students in Monguno, rescue 46 as terrorists flee
  5. Niger Launches AES Biometric Passport as Sahel Bloc Deepens Regional Integration

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