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Yorubas have been the only ethnic group in Nigeria that has always had the Igbos back in the history of Nigeria.
Pete Edochie drops a gem on how Yorubas have always been there for the Igbos, and his favourite politician
VIDEO 🔥 : Boko Haram ran for their dear lives when they came in contact with 🇳🇬 soldiers .
Leaving their vehicles and machine guns behind 🔫 AND lots of them were eliminated.
Kudos to our troops 👏 🙌 👍
#Nigeria
Two days ago, social media went crazy with people lamenting that the price of gas has increased to N2,500 per KG.
Today, the price of gas has reduced to N1,300, and everyone is keeping quiet.
Why is it only bad news you people complain about? 🤔
DHQ PRESS RELEASE
TROOPS RESCUE WIFE OF FORMER DIRECTOR DEFENCE INFORMATION FROM BANDITS
Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago.
The rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of Mrs Abubakar.
In the course of the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from advancing troops.
Mrs Abubakar was immediately evacuated and is currently receiving medical attention at a military hospital, where she is responding to treatment.
The leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to ensuring her full recovery and is providing all necessary support to her family during this difficult period.
Troops will continue ongoing operations to track down and neutralise the perpetrators, while intensifying efforts to rid affected communities of terrorists not just in Katsina but in the entire nation.
SAMAILA UBA
Major General
Director Defence Information
15 June 2026
Nigerian troops have killed suspected terrorist leader Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo and dismantled parts of his network during a coordinated operation in Kogi State.
VIDEO🎥: A team led by the Commander, 12 Brigade Lokoja, Brigadier General Karim Sidi stormed the deep forest near Iluke, Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State to exhume the body of notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Battijo, for an autopsy.
Battijo was neutralized during a failed mass abduction attempt targeting WAEC students in Iluke on June 10, 2026.
OPERATION FASSAN YAMMA:TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVER ARMS IN ZAMFARA STATE OPERATIONS
Troops of sector 2 operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized terrorists, rescued 3 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms and logistics In ongoing efforts to rid Zamfara State of banditry and terrorist activities. The operational successes were recorded across Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State
On 12 June 2026, during a fighting patrol by troops covering Birnin Saba, Yanbuki and Sabon Garin Daudawa in Zurmi Local Government Area, troops made contact with a group of terrorists in Yanbuki District. In the ensuing firefight, the gallant troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered rifles, 4 magazines loaded with ammunition, 2 motorcycles, 7 mobile phones and 2 MP3 players as well as one woodland camouflage trouser and an inner vest
As the patrol advanced to Sabon Garin Daudawa, the terrorists, sensing the superior firepower of the advancing troops, abandoned their camp and fled prior to the troops' arrival. The troops subsequently cleared and completely destroyed the terrorists enclave.
In a separate operation, troops conducting a routine patrol successfully ambushed terrorists along the Shinkafi - Moriki axis. During the encounter, one terrorist was neutralized while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, 5 magazines, one Baofeng communication radio, 2 motorcycles and assorted charms.
It worthy of note that the troops successfully rescued three kidnapped victims during the operations. The rescued individuals are currently receiving necessary care and efforts are ongoing to reunite them with their respective families.
The Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA remains resolute in its commitment to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State by extension the North-West region. Members of the public are enjoined to continue supporting the troops by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
OLANIYI OSOBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations
8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA
13 June 2026
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLES IN BORNO
Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have continued to dominate the battlefield with massive operational gains in the ongoing fight against terrorism and criminality in the North East region, with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the recovery of arms and ammunition in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops conducted a well-coordinated operation along a known criminal corridor in Magumeri, leading to the arrest of 5 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for terrorising innocent civilians within the area. During the operation, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, thereby disrupting the criminal network’s operational capability and denying the suspects the means to perpetrate further acts of violence.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are linked to kidnapping and other criminal activities within parts of Borno State. The arrested individuals are currently in custody and are assisting security agencies with further investigations aimed at apprehending other members of the syndicate and dismantling their support networks.
The successful operation highlights the relentless commitment of the Nigerian Army to safeguarding lives and property while sustaining offensive actions against terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening national security.
The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its mission to ensure lasting peace, security and stability across the country.
OPERATION HADIN KAI FOILS TERRORIST INFILTRATION, DISRUPTS LOGISTICS NETWORKS, ARRESTS COLLABORATORS
The Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has recorded significant operational successes in its ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency campaign across the North-East. Through a combination of offensive operations, intelligence-led actions, and collaboration with local security stakeholders, troops successfully foiled a terrorist infiltration attempt and disrupted terrorist logistics and support networks, further degrading the operational capabilities of insurgent groups in the Theatre.
In Borno State, troops responded swiftly to the sighting of terrorists advancing toward the North East Theatre Training School, Buni Yadi, at about 9:00 a.m. on 9 June 2026. Employing coordinated and precise fire missions, the troops neutralized the threat and denied the terrorists freedom of action. Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of two terrorist corpses and one motorcycle, confirming the effectiveness of the operation and the failure of the attempted infiltration.
In a series of intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist support structures, troops of 25 Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended two suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers, Mallam Bako Ibrahim and Abu Aji, along the Sierra 4 axis in Damboa. Similarly, troops of 162 Amphibious Battalion, working closely with the CJTF along the Mandaragirau–Sabon Gari road, arrested another suspected logistics supplier, Musa Idi. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were involved in providing logistics support to terrorists operating within Damboa Local Government Area. Items recovered from the suspects included 19 wristwatches, one large mat, one transistor radio, two cartons of agro-allied chemicals, and other materials intended for terrorist use. The suspects and recovered items are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
In a related development, combined troops of Sector 2 , in collaboration with the CJTF, arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Adams Shittima, in Damboa town at about 5:58 a.m. on 9 June 2026. The suspect was intercepted while attempting to procure farm implements and mosquito nets for terrorist elements. During preliminary interrogation, he confessed to providing both logistics support and information to terrorists operating within Damboa Local Government Area, further exposing the network of collaborators sustaining insurgent activities in the area.
Meanwhile, sustained military offensives and relentless pressure on terrorist enclaves continue to weaken insurgent networks and compel their members to abandon criminal activities. The Military High Command commends the troops for their professionalism, vigilance, resilience, and unwavering commitment in the ongoing fight against terrorism and criminality. These operational achievements underscore the resolve of Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle terrorist support structures, deny insurgents freedom of action, protect law-abiding citizens, and create conditions conducive to lasting peace, security, and socio-economic recovery across the North-East.
Haruna M. Sani
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI
12 June 2026
Mop them all 🔥 🔥 🔥
Operation Hadin Kai is delivering results. Terrorists neutralised, hostages rescued, weapons recovered, and communities protected.
Our gallant troops continue to make immense sacrifices to keep Nigeria safe. Let’s stand firmly behind them in prayer, support, and appreciation
#June12 #México Rt 👇🔥