In a bold display of integrity and professionalism, troops under Operation Safe Haven have turned down a ₦13.7 million bribe allegedly offered by terrorists during a recent operation in Plateau State. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, while giving an update on recent military activities across various theatres of operation
Troops of the Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai have recorded a major breakthrough in the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East, neutralising at least ten Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gun battle near the Nigeria–Cameroon border in Borno State. The operation, which was carried out between Rann and Gamboru Ngala,
NIGER STATE – Nigerian military troops have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack in Niger State, engaging the assailants in a prolonged and intense gun battle, military sources confirmed on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. The attempted assault, which took place in the Kagara axis of Rafi Local Government Area, was launched by heavily armed insurgents
In a decisive counterterrorism operation, troops of Operation HADIN KAI, backed by air power from the Nigerian Air Force, have eliminated a notorious Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Malam Jidda, during a coordinated offensive in Ngazalgana, a community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The military onslaught, which occurred over
In a show of appreciation and solidarity, Nigeria’s Military Service Chiefs on Wednesday hosted a special luncheon for troops serving on the frontlines across various operational theatres in the country. The event, held simultaneously in select forward operational bases and command centres, aimed to boost morale and honour the sacrifice and commitment of officers and
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has urged Nigerians to remember the nation’s gallant troops in their prayers and embrace the spirit of unity, compassion, and collective responsibility, especially during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. In a statement released by the Presidency on Wednesday, the President commended the sacrifices and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces in defending
