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Troops Foil ISWAP Highway Ambush, Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno

June 26, 2026

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation HADIN KAI have thwarted an attempted highway operation by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles in what underscores the

Abia Killings: Go After Criminals Not Innocent Civilians, Nigerians Tell Military Nigerians have called on the military authorities to go after real criminals responsible for killing of five soldiers in Abia State on Thursday last week not harassing and arresting innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army had after the ugly incident that occured at Obikabia Junction in Aba the commercial hub of the state released a statement vowing to retaliate over killing saying “accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be firece in it's response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.” Subsequently, videos trending online showed military officers deployed to Abia raiding the area in apparent search for criminals who killed their colleagues. Some clips showed soldiers gather some people in the area.and interrogate them. There were also reports that soldiers have been harassing many residents of the area since Friday. Some Nigerians criticised the act saying that military officers are not suppose to be in city centres because the country is not at war. “Soldiers are supposed to on the front line. Why the city? Are we at war?” Another X user, Alani 10Lions one Elephant cried out. According to a Premium Times report, spokesperson of the 14 Brigade of the Nigeria army in Ohafia, Abia State, Innocent Omale, confirmed the arrest of some residents but said they were later released. Aba residents complain over the actions of the military in retaliation to the death of their men. Mr Christian Ekocha, who is a resident of the area claimed that there have been choppers and helicopters flying around the area numerous times a day. “There was even a rumour that soliders opened fire on civilians in Ngwa road. Although, I have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. But youths are being harassed and interrogated by these military personnels,” he added. Nigerians on their X handles urged the military not to harm innocent civilians in a quest for retaliation. “Dropping military men is unacceptable. Go hard on the criminals and not the armless citizens,” Adewale ‘Damilare urged the military. Netizens also called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to intervene so that the military would not take catastrophic actions against citizens. “Howbeit, this is urging Alex Otti to swoop into action to meet with the Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja to call his boys to order. As in their usual characteristics, they are now setting the cart before the horse in Aba, Abia state, just like they did in Okuama community, in Ugheli south LGA of Delta State in March 2024,” Mr Ike God said on his X handle. Recall that in March, 17 military personnels were killed in Delta state, during a peace mission. The community was razed down by some unknown men some days later and the residents alleged it to be the military men in retaliation. Nigerians fear that Aba might experience similar fate.

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Soldier Killed, Another Injured in Ogun Attack as Police Dispute Banditry Narrative

June 9, 2026

A serving Nigerian Army soldier has been killed and another injured following an armed attack at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, in

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Colonel, Soldiers Feared Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Borno

April 13, 2026

A Nigerian Army officer, Colonel I.A. Muhammad, and several soldiers are feared dead following an early morning ambush by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters in Monguno Local Government Area of

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Gumi’s Anti-US Remarks Spark Fresh Debate Over Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy

December 28, 2025

Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s comments warning against United States military involvement in Nigeria are continuing to generate debate across political, security and civil society circles, as concerns grow over foreign

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Kwara Deploys Forest Guards in Expanded Security Push, Praises Tinubu’s National Strategy

December 27, 2025

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has attended the passing-out parade of newly trained forest guards in Kwara State, inspecting a guard of honour ahead of their immediate deployment across the state as part of

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DSS Arrests Suspected Major Arms Supplier in Plateau State

November 16, 2025

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a suspected key arms dealer, Musa Abubakar, believed to be supplying high-caliber weapons to armed groups in Plateau State and other parts

New Plane: Even Pope With Authority Over 2 Billion People Worldwide Use Commercial Flights, HURIWA Tells Nigerian Presidency

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Nigeria Needs Legal, Political Will To End Insecurity Not Only Military Hardware – Analyst

February 9, 2024

Public Policy analyst, Mr Chima Christian, has pointed out that without honest efforts to muster political will and enforce vital legal instruments for the country’s stability, all efforts towards investing in military

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I Will Crush Terrorism Before Leaving Office – Buhari Vows

July 25, 2022

For everyone thinking President Muhammadu Buhari will leave office without much legacy should think again as His Excellency has re-avowed he will leave no stone unturned to ensure bandits and terrorists

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Insecurity: Don’t Provide Cover For Criminals, Buhari Urges Communities

May 3, 2022

As insecurity continues to pose a threat to the stability of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has advised residents in various communities across the country to imbibe the attitude of exposing criminals hiding

Banditry, Kidnapping: Chief of Air Staff, Edo Governor Agree On surveillance

March 14, 2022

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, harped on the need for increased collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force to protect residents and improve security across communities in Edo State. Obaseki

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Banditry

Troops Foil ISWAP Highway Ambush, Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno

Soldier Killed, Another Injured in Ogun Attack as Police Dispute Banditry Narrative

Colonel, Soldiers Feared Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Borno

Gumi’s Anti-US Remarks Spark Fresh Debate Over Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Kwara Deploys Forest Guards in Expanded Security Push, Praises Tinubu’s National Strategy

DSS Arrests Suspected Major Arms Supplier in Plateau State

Nigeria Needs Legal, Political Will To End Insecurity Not Only Military Hardware – Analyst

I Will Crush Terrorism Before Leaving Office – Buhari Vows

Insecurity: Don’t Provide Cover For Criminals, Buhari Urges Communities

Banditry, Kidnapping: Chief of Air Staff, Edo Governor Agree On surveillance

No Operational Lapses In Anti-terrorism Campaign, Army Chief Warns Soldiers

14-day Mobile Phone Blackout In Zamfara, NCC Says Why

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