Local government
Nigerian government forces recently repelled a heavy attack by suspected terrorists in the northeastern state of Borno, killing several fighters. The attack occurred in the town of Bitta, a key location in the Gwoza local government area, and was described by the army as "large-scale." The troops, part
Local government
The Nigerian Army has concluded a two-week operation that saw the neutralization of two terrorists and the arrest of 11 suspects across various parts of the country. According to statistics, Delta State led the pack with 7 arrests, followed closely by Ondo State with 2 arrests, and Yobe State with
Soldiers
Nigerian soldiers participating in Operation Hadin Kai have thwarted attacks on communities in Borno State, killing 19 insurgents and disrupting their supply lines. The clashes occurred in the Gwoza and Kaga local government areas, with reports of heavy gunfire and bloodstains marking the battle scene. The Nigerian Army has confirmed
Soldiers
Nigerian troops have been making significant strides in combating terrorism and kidnappings across the country. Between July 10 and July 22, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that over 170 kidnapped individuals were liberated, and numerous terrorists were eliminated. Additionally, troops prevented oil theft worth N241.2 million across various operational
Soldiers
Nigerian troops have launched a counterattack against terrorists in Niger State, resulting in the deaths of over 200 insurgents, according to reports. The operation, which began on July 22, 2025, saw troops engage in a fierce gun battle with terrorists attempting to infiltrate the state from Zamfara. The military claimed
Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has been engaged in a series of counter-terrorism operations across the country, resulting in the arrest of Boko Haram terrorists' ransom negotiators, informants, collaborators, and logistics suppliers. The operations have also led to the rescue of 138 kidnapped victims and the recovery of a large cache
Police officers
A terrorist attack on a Frontier Constabulary (FC) checkpoint in Bannu's Takhti Khel Wazir area on Wednesday left six personnel injured. The incident occurred despite President Asif Ali Zardari's recent ordinance aiming to transform the FC into the Federal Constabulary. The attack is part of a
Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has recorded significant successes in its renewed onslaught against insurgency, with notable achievements in counter-terrorism operations across the country. Soldiers have arrested Boko Haram terrorists' ransom negotiators, informants, collaborators, and logistics suppliers, while also rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering large caches of arms and ammunition. The
Soldiers
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded significant victories in their ongoing operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP/JAS terrorists, making key arrests and recoveries of arms and ammunition. The operations, which involved collaboration with local vigilantes and security stakeholders, have led to the rescue of 138 kidnapped victims and
Police officers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has delivered a personal apology to a terminally ill man over police failings in the investigation of his brother's murder by loyalist terrorists in 1994. Eugene Thompson's brother, Paul, was shot and killed in a taxi in Springfield Park,
Police officers
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes has marked the 20th anniversary of his wrongful killing by police with a vigil outside the Stockwell Tube station in south London. De Menezes, a 27-year-old Brazilian national, was shot seven times in the head on July 22, 2005, after being mistakenly identified
Police officers
A joint operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district resulted in the killing of 9 terrorists and injury to 3 security officers, including a district police officer. The operation was carried out following intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. The security
