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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.
Military intercepts 675 litres of petrol intended for insurgents in Adamawa
Troops from the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion recovered 675 litres of petrol in Adamawa State after suspected smugglers abandoned the cargo to evade capture.
Air Marshal Sunday Aneke Calls for Sustained Air Power to Counter Terrorism
Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff, has urged the Nigerian Air Force to prioritize safety and operational professionalism to effectively combat terrorism across the country.
Air Superiority and Surveillance Facilitated Borno Student Rescue, Says CAS
The Nigerian Air Force credits successful air support and surveillance for the safe rescue of students kidnapped from a Borno secondary school during their exams.
Nigerian Air Force Strike Eliminates Numerous Bandits Near Border
A military airstrike at the Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara border neutralized many bandits who had gathered to plan attacks, destroying over a hundred motorcycles in the process.
Nigeria’s Military Clarifies US Report on Neutralized Jihadists
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirms that the recent US disclosure of 199 neutralized jihadists refers to a joint counter-terrorism operation conducted in May 2026.
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.
Military Pressure Leads to Surrender of 76 ISWAP Commanders
Operation Hadin Kai reported that 76 ISWAP members, including top commanders, surrendered to the military following heavy counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria's North-East.
Military Thwarts Terrorist Raid at Benue Yam Market
Operation Whirl Stroke troops and the Benue State Civil Protection Guard stopped a terrorist attack at Tor Donga Yam Market, killing two suspects and recovering weapons.
Military forces kill two Lakurawa militants and seize weaponry in Kebbi
Military forces under Operation FANSAN YAMMA intercepted Lakurawa insurgents in Kebbi State, killing two individuals and recovering a cache of weapons.