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Nine captives escape terrorist hideout as guards doze off
Nine kidnap victims from Zamfara State were rescued by the 17 Brigade in Katsina State after escaping their captors while the terrorists slept.
Military personnel prevent abduction in Benue and seize three motorbikes
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops stopped a kidnapping attempt in Benue State and recovered three motorcycles after suspects fled the scene.
Top 10 Most Powerful African Militaries in 2026
Egypt leads the 2026 Global Firepower Index for Africa, followed by Algeria and Nigeria, in a ranking that evaluates military strength based on 60 distinct criteria.
Military Forces Free 13 Captives and Disrupt Insurgent Activities in Zamfara
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 13 kidnapping victims and seized equipment during strategic missions in Anka and Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.
Military Forces Neutralize Explosive Threat in Sambisa Forest
Military personnel successfully disposed of an improvised explosive device discovered by soldiers in the Sambisa Forest of Borno State, protecting local farming areas from potential harm.
Military forces capture terrorist collaborators and disrupt supply chains in Borno
Military forces in Borno State detained terrorist informants, intercepted logistics supplies, and safely detonated an improvised explosive device during a series of operations.
Military apprehends alleged foreign operative in Borno following thwarted attack
Operation HADIN KAI troops have detained a man identified as a Nigerien national suspected of espionage in Borno State following a recent failed terrorist infiltration.
APC Official Lauds Oyo Hostage Rescue as Victory Against Ransom Policy
APC leader Umar Tanko Yakasai praises the ransom-free rescue of kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren as a victory for state authority and a result of military modernization.
Nigerian Army Calls for End to Misleading Online Narratives About Soldiers
The Nigerian Army is asking the public to avoid spreading online misinformation that hurts troop morale, while calling for closer collaboration with the media to ensure accurate reporting.
Military forces liberate 13 hostages and disrupt insurgent activity in Zamfara
Operation Fansan Yamma forces rescued 13 kidnapped victims and successfully neutralized militant threats in the Anka and Kaura Namoda regions of Zamfara State.