Nigerian Troops

July 24, (THEWILL) — Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised a senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, identified as Ibn Khalid, along with his cameraman, during an attack on Bita community in Borno State. Theatre Commander of the North-East Joint Task...

July 17, (THEWILL) — Troops of Operation Safe Haven have rejected a N13.7 million bribe offered by two suspected terrorists during an operation in Plateau State, the Defence Headquarters said on Thursday. Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed...

July 01, (THEWILL) — Dreaded terrorist kingpin, Yellow Danbokkolo, has died, having succumbed to gunshot wounds inflicted on him by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. Danbokkolo sustained serious gunshot wounds during a fierce encounter last week, following an intelligence-led...

July 01, (THEWILL) — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on joint fighting patrol with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces (HF), have neutralised eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Manawaji in Gamboru Ngala LGA of...

June 22, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have launched a major clearance operation in Southern Taraba, dismantling several bandit hideouts and recovering ammunition. According to a press release...

June 05, (THEWILL) – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled coordinated terrorist attacks on Buratai and Mallam Fatori towns in Borno State, killing several insurgents, including three top commanders of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa...

May 27, (THEWILL) – The troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), on Tuesday, repelled an attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in New Marte, Borno State, neutralising scores of insurgents in the process. The operation was confirmed by the...

May 23, (THEWILL) – Nigerian troops have repelled an attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on its formation, where at least 16 of them were killed after gun battles. The attack occurred around 12:00- 3:00 a.m on...

May 15, (THEWILL) – A Security consultant and Risk Management expert, James Sunday, has described as "disturbing and unacceptable" the recent attack cases of suspected Boko Haram militants at military points and barracks in Borno, Yobe States and carting...

April 12, (THEWILL) – Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A have arrested 2 members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Plateau State. A statement by the Media Information Officer, Operation...