Nigerian soldiers kill 159 terrorists, rescue 188 victims in one week

Nigerian soldiers kill 159 terrorists, rescue 188 victims in one week

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said that troops eliminated 159 terrorists and apprehended 174 others in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made this known in an update on the operations of the armed forces in Abuja. Mr Buba, a major general, said the troops also rescued 188 kidnapped … Read more

Nigerian military kills 197 terrorists, loses nine soldiers

Nigerian military kills 197 terrorists, loses nine soldiers

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops deployed in different parts of the country have, in the last week, killed no fewer than 197 terrorists and apprehended 310 others across theatres of operation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made this known while briefing journalists on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria … Read more

Nigeria military declares Nigerien terrorist, Halilu Buzu, wanted

Nigeria military declares Nigerien terrorist, Halilu Buzu, wanted

The Nigerian military has declared Halilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in the Republic of Niger wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, at a media briefing on the operations of the military. Mr Buba said … Read more

Nigerian military confirms ambush, says officer, six terrorists killed

Nigerian military confirms ambush, says officer, six terrorists killed

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that an officer was killed in an ambush by terrorists in Borno State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement on Sunday, said the ambush happened along the Buratai-Buni Gari road in Borno.Mr Buba’s statement confirms a PREMIUM TIMES report of the incident which sources said … Read more

Nigerian military eliminates 286 terrorists, rescues 122 hostages

Nigerian military eliminates 286 terrorists, rescues 122 hostages

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made this known while giving an update on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday … Read more

Military troops kill 185 terrorists, apprehend 212 others – DHQ

Nigerian military eliminates 286 terrorists, rescues 122 hostages

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the military have in the last one week killed no fewer than 185 terrorists and kidnappers and apprehended 212 others in various operations across the country. The Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Mr Buba said the … Read more

Military kills 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others

Military kills 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says no fewer than 43 terrorists have been neutralised and 115 others arrested by troops in different operations in the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a major general, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Mr Buba said the military remained focused in its … Read more