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Nigerian Army troops serving in Operation Hadin Kai have successfully deactivated 56 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) discovered on a bridge on the Marte-Dikwa road in Borno State. The explosives were believed to be planted by Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) insurgents. The army's Explosive Ordnance
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The Nigerian Army thwarted an attempt by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to detonate 56 improvised explosive devices on the Marte-Dikwa bridge in Borno State. The potentially devastating attack was averted after troops of 24 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, discovered the devices during a clearance operation in
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The Nigerian military, in conjunction with other security agencies, has recorded substantial achievements in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the country. Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, briefed Defence Correspondents on the quarterly military operations, highlighting the successes of troops in eliminating terrorist kingpins, arresting
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, under the leadership of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, have conducted recent offensive operations in the North-East region. The operations resulted in the discovery of about 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the elimination of several terrorists, and the recovery of assorted weapons. The offensive
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully thwarted a potential disaster in the Marte and Dikwa areas of Borno by capturing 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and assorted weapons. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Air Component Command of OPHK and relevant security agencies, has also led
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Nigerian troops, backed by the Civilian Joint Task Force, have thwarted a massive terrorist attack after unearthing 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on a strategic bridge in Borno State. The discovery was made during a targeted operation by Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams deployed from
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The trial of Armenian nationals accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the occupation of Azerbaijani territories has been ongoing at the Baku Military Court. The proceedings have been marked by harrowing testimonies from former prisoners and hostages, including Elnur Mehdiyev, a former Azerbaijani soldier who described
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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the grant of disability pension to soldiers is a "rightful and just acknowledgement of the sacrifices" during their military service, rather than an act of generosity. The court dismissed the writ petitions filed by the Ministry of Defence against disabled officers
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The Nigerian Army is shifting its focus from operational effectiveness to placing its soldiers first, with a renewed drive to transform the Army through the "Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army's Transformation Drive". This theme was chosen to capture the Army's
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasized that the Nigerian Army's transformation efforts are centered on enhancing the welfare and professional capacity of its officers and soldiers. This focus is encapsulated in the theme for the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL): "
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The Nigerian Armed Forces (AFN) have made remarkable progress in their counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts, as revealed in a quarterly briefing by Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO). Troops have arrested 1,191 terrorists, rescued 543, and killed numerous high-ranking commanders and foot soldiers. Despite some
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The Nigerian military has announced the elimination of several notorious terrorists in various operations across the country. Notable among those killed are dreaded Amir Abu Fatimah, kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda, Maiwada, Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze otherwise known as Onowu. In addition, the military has sustained operations
