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Nigerian Military Reports 129 Terrorists Neutralised and 542 Hostages Freed in June
The Nigerian military neutralized 129 terrorists, arrested 486 suspects, and rescued 542 kidnapped victims across the country in June 2026.
Nigerian Armed Forces Eliminate 224 Terrorists and Liberate 279 Hostages in Recent Campaigns
Nigerian military operations during the second quarter resulted in the neutralization of 224 terrorists, the arrest of 423 suspects, and the rescue of 279 kidnapped victims across various regions of the country.
Nigerian Air Force Reports Successful Rescue of Borno Students via Aerial Intelligence
The Nigerian Air Force reported that intelligence-driven air support was key to rescuing students and teachers abducted during a NECO exam in Borno State.
Mahdi Shehu Urges Forceful Military Response to Suppress Terrorism
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has rejected calls for amnesty for terrorists, insisting that superior military firepower is the only way to effectively address the growing threat of insecurity in Nigeria.
Seventy-Six ISWAP Leaders Capitulate to Nigerian Forces
Seventy-six ISWAP leaders have surrendered to the Nigerian military following intensified ground and air operations in the North-East.
Civil Society Groups Demand Enhanced Security Measures and Public Cooperation to Combat Terrorism
The United Against Terror Movement has urged security agencies to boost anti-terrorism efforts while calling on citizens to assist by providing reliable intelligence to help curb violent attacks.
DSS releases innocent farmer after clearing him of Boko Haram ties
The DSS has cleared Nura Idris of terrorism accusations, securing his release and providing 3 million naira in compensation as part of a review into wrongful detentions.
DSS Clears and Compensates Man Wrongfully Detained for Terror Allegations
The DSS has released Nura Idris, a farmer wrongly accused of terrorism links, providing him with N3 million in compensation as part of an ongoing agency-wide review of detention cases.
Seven Alleged Terrorist Leaders Captured at Katsina Airport Following Hajj
Seven commanders affiliated with Boko Haram and ISWAP were arrested at Katsina Airport after returning from Mecca, thanks to Nigeria's newly integrated national identity verification system.
Villages across Nigeria abandoned due to escalating insurgent violence
Escalating terrorist activity and kidnapping rings have forced thousands of Nigerians to abandon their rural homes, creating a wave of ghost settlements and humanitarian displacement across multiple states.