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Counter-insurgency
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Nigerian military apprehends alleged terror accomplice in Adamawa
Military forces in Adamawa State have detained 43-year-old Yahaya Adamu, who is accused of collaborating with terrorist groups during a recent search operation.
August 11, 2026
Nigerian Air Force operations eliminate ISWAP commander and fighters in Borno
Nigerian military air strikes in the Sambisa Forest resulted in the death of ISWAP commander Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir and eight other insurgents, disrupting terrorist mobility in the region.
August 9, 2026
Nigerian military apprehends alleged insurgent supplier in Adamawa
Nigerian soldiers and local hunters detained 40-year-old Mallam Badamasi Maikudi in Adamawa for allegedly supplying food and drinks to Boko Haram fighters.
August 8, 2026
ISWAP Forces Kill High-Ranking JAS Leaders in Borno Ambush
ISWAP militants killed several senior JAS commanders and destroyed their camps during a surprise attack in Borno State, prompting the military to increase offensive operations.
August 6, 2026
Military forces detain alleged insurgent spy in Adamawa State
Operation Hadin Kai soldiers apprehended an alleged terrorist informant, Alhaji Sule Bako, in Adamawa State following an intelligence-led operation.
August 5, 2026
Seventeen Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad family members surrender to Borno military
Seventeen family members linked to the JAS insurgent group have surrendered to Nigerian military forces in Borno State following intensified operations.
August 5, 2026
The Price of Surrender: Examining the Cost Behind 124,000 Defecting Insurgents
As over 124,000 insurgents surrender in Nigeria, officials emphasize that these defections are driven by intense military pressure, while also clarifying the distinction between forced conscripts and hardcore combatants.
July 31, 2026
Continuous Military Strikes Drive Three ISWAP Insurgents to Surrender in Borno
Three ISWAP fighters turned themselves over to Nigerian troops in Damasak, Borno State, citing unceasing military bombardment as the primary reason for their defection.
July 28, 2026
Military forces strike against top terrorist leaders in Zamfara
Operation FANSAN YAMMA forces have executed a multi-pronged assault on four high-profile terrorist leaders in Zamfara, neutralizing multiple fighters after intelligence revealed plans for coordinated attacks.
July 27, 2026
Examining the Obstacles Facing Military Rescue Efforts in Northern Nigeria
Military experts and officials explain that complex terrain, lack of local cooperation, and the strategic use of civilian hostages by insurgents significantly complicate rescue operations in Northern Nigeria.
July 25, 2026