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Brigade Commander Braimah Killed as Military Revises Casualty Account, Raising Fresh War Pressure Concerns

The Borno attack by ISWAP fighters has escalated following confirmation that Brigade Commander Brigadier General O.O. Braimah and other personnel were killed in action. With the military revising its earlier casualty account, the incident has heightened concerns over insurgent resurgence, command-level losses, and transparency in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Troops Recover ₦37m in Borno, Neutralise Boko Haram Commander Abou Aisha

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Troops recover ₦37m and neutralise Boko Haram commander in Borno as Operation Hadin Kai intensifies logistics-strangulation campaigns across Gwoza axis. The Joint Task Force said Abou Aisha was fatally wounded during clashes in Pulka and Mandaragirau, while cash and mobile devices suspected to support insurgent financing were intercepted along identified transit routes.

Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno

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A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Friday. The attack, which targeted troops operating in the Lake Chad axis, underscores persistent insurgent pressure in the North-East despite sustained counter-terrorism operations.

Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025.

Army Chief Briefs Tinubu: National Security Update

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Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu has briefed President Bola Tinubu on ongoing operations across the North-West, Middle Belt, and Niger Delta, assuring “visible improvement in national security within weeks.” The briefing, held behind closed doors, comes amid U.S. pressure over human-rights concerns and renewed attacks in rural communities.

IPOB Rejects Security Claims, Denies Links to Arrested Commander

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied links to Ifeanyi Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, arrested by the Nigerian Army in Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused security agencies of spreading “satanic propaganda,” insisting the group is peaceful and lawful. He warned the media against “demonising IPOB” and threatened legal action against defamatory reports.

Army Captures Notorious IPOB Commander in Imo Crackdown

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, ESN. The operation in Okigwe, Imo State, uncovered weapons, uniforms, and stolen vehicles. Linked raids across three states freed 12 kidnap victims, while troops in Borno killed eight ISWAP fighters

Army Rescues 27 Kidnapped Passengers in Benue

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The Nigerian Army has rescued 27 passengers abducted in Benue State during a coordinated operation in Ohimini Local Government Area. The troops, under Operation Whirl Stroke, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout and freed the victims. The rescue highlights the military’s wider counter-terror efforts, which also claimed 15 insurgents’ lives and led to several arrests

Nigerian Army Reshuffles High Command, Appoints New GOCs, Provost Marshall, CMI

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The Nigerian Army has carried out a sweeping shake-up of its top hierarchy, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers, and heads of key formations nationwide. The changes, effective August 19–25, are aimed at strengthening command efficiency and operational readiness across formations amid rising security challenges.

24 Terrorists Killed in Joint Military Offensive Across Borno and Adamawa

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In a sweeping five-day campaign, Nigerian troops neutralised 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters across Borno and Adamawa, dismantling key insurgent hideouts.