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May 27, 2026 By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected cattle rustler and recovered 18 stolen cattle in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. Military sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 p.m. on May 25 during a routine patrol in the Tsauren general

May 27, 2026 By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 32 Brigade, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have arrested two suspected terrorists’ informants during an offensive operation in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Military sources said the operation was conducted at about 9:30 a.m. on May 25 in forested areas around Itagbolu, Iju, Igbogun

WASHINGTON, USA — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon officials said on Friday, May 1, 2026, a move that followed a public dispute between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The withdrawal will include a brigade combat team and other forces stationed in

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists during a gun battle with armed fighters in Kadam Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The military operation was carried out by personnel of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7...

Military Troops in Action Troops Free 9 Hostages in Sokoto, Eliminate Terrorists in Zamfara Ambush” Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have rescued nine kidnapped victims and neutralised several terrorists during a successful ambush along the Isa–Shinkafi–Kaura Namoda axis linking Sokoto and Zamfara States. The operation, which took place on 31 August 2025, followed credible

Military Troops in Action Troops Rescue 7 Abducted Victims in Taraba After Fierce Gun Battle Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued seven kidnapped victims during a daring counter-offensive in Taraba State. The operation, following a violent encounter with suspected kidnappers who had abducted the victims

The Nigerian Army has apprehended 199 criminal suspects and neutralised several terrorists in a sweeping display of tactical precision and unrelenting resolve across multiple theatres of operation. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops intensified its nationwide counterterrorism and internal security operations. He said the troops

Troops of the Nigerian Military have made a fresh discovery of a cache of firearms in Zamfara State in the course of their search for notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Naija News reports the troops  of 1 Brigade of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State