Colonel Sani Usman

November 15, 2016

BREAKING: Boko Haram kills another Lieutenant Colonel in ambush

Boko Haram insurgents have killed another senior officer of the Nigerian Army in an ambush, Premium Times reports. Lieutenant Colonel B.U. Umar, who was the commanding officer of 114 TF battalion of the Nigerian Army was ambushed alongside his troops on Monday morning between Bita and Piridang. A military source said, “His vehicle stepped on an... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Army kills 5 terrorists, rescue 85 persons

The Nigerian Army has killed 5 Boko Haram terrorists in its latest clear out operation. The operation which was led by the General Officer Commander of the 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu, was carried out in the town of Chukungudu on the southern fringes of the Lake Chad Region, northern parts of Borno... Read More

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November 6, 2016

Troops kill 37 insurgents, rescue female sex slave

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists, rescuing a female sex slave in the process. In a statement issued on Saturday night by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, one member of the vigilante group was killed by the insurgents while six soldiers suffered injuries. The statement read, “In continuation of... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Troops kill female suicide bomber, lose soldier in Borno

The Nigerian Army have killed a female suicide bomber and four other members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno. Spokesman of the Army Col. Sani Usman, said this in a statement on Friday stating that the suicide bomber was neutralised by a sniper while trying to gain entrance into a military location at Yamtake in... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Troops intercept Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army has intercepted suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. In a statement issued by Army spokesman Col. Sani Usman, the insurgents were allegedly on a mission to loot logistics supplies in surrounding villages when they were intercepted by Troops of 8 Task Force Division. The statement said, “On sighting the patrol, the insurgents engaged... Read More

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November 1, 2016

How 8 suicide bombers blew themselves up at checkpoint – Army

The Nigerian Army has given details on how its troops foiled a suicide attempt involving eight members of the Boko Haram sect. In a statement in Abuja Army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the incident occurred at a checkpoint at Gubio, Gubio Local Government Area. Usman said the suicide bombers came in a Bedford pick-up vehicle... Read More

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October 29, 2016

Gashigar attack: Army spokesman accuses journalist of prejudice and contempt

The spokesman of the Nigerian Army Colonel Sani Usman has responded to a publication by a Deputy Editor of the ThisDay newspaper. In a statement on Saturday Colonel Usman faulted the editor, Yemi Adebowale for his piece titled “Buratai should respond appropriately to Gashigar Attack”. He said Adebowale should educate himself and ought to stop displaying... Read More

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October 23, 2016

Security agents arrest 21 suspected terrorists

Troops have arrested 21 suspected terrorists in Borno. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, “preliminary investigation and profiling of the suspects has commenced”. The statement said in part, “As part of measures to stem the tide of livestock rustling which serves as another means of funding Boko Haram terrorists... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Army kills 4 kidnappers in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army says its troops killed four kidnappers in Bauchi. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the Army said it recovered dangerous weapons as well as hard drugs from the kidnappers. The statement read, “Yesterday (Monday), troops of 33 Brigade Forward Operations Base Burra, Bauchi State based... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Army kills 2 B’Haram terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday killed two Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state. The incident occurred in Jere Local Government Area of the state when the troops went out for a clearance patrol. In a statement issued on Tuesday night by the Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles while other... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Army kills 5 kidnappers in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army says it has killed five suspected kidnappers in Bauchi state. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Army Spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman. According to the statement the kidnappers engaged in an exchange of gunfire with “troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operation Base (FOB) Ningi,... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Army rescues 5 kidnapped victims

The Nigerian Army says it has rescued five persons, including achild kidnapped by armed bandits. According to the spokesperson of the Army, Colonel Sani Usman who said this in a statement on Friday, the incident occurred during an exchange of gunfire in which two of the bandits were killed. “Troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army... Read More

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September 29, 2016

Troops kill 9 terrorists in Borno

In furtherance of its crackdown of Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday. In a statement issued by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle in Bulabulin for an hour. He said, “They (troops) engaged them in a fire fight that lasted for an hour. The troops... Read More

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September 29, 2016

Troops arrest 3 Boko Haram terrorists in cattle market

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday arrested three Boko Haram terrorists This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. He said, “On Wednesday morning at the cattle market, Maiduguri, Borno State, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Civilian JTF, arrested 3 suspected members of the Boko Haram... Read More

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September 26, 2016

IED kills 4 soldiers, injures 19 others in Borno

The Nigerian military on Sunday lost four of its men to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Borno state. The unfortunate incident occurred as the troops were on administration patrol. In a statement issued by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, the wounded soldiers are currently in stable condition. The statement read, “Today (Sunday), troops... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Militants kill 1 soldier in Bakassi attack

Suspected militants on Saturday attacked troops in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State. The troops were attacked by militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force. The militants ambushed the troops at Efut Esighi waterfront using several speed boats. In a statement from Army spokesman Colonel Sani... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Army kills 2 armed bandits, recovers 7 cows

Men of the Nigerian Army on Thursday killed two armed bandits, and recovered seven cows during a clean up operation in Zamfara state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman. According to Usman, the troops also recovered one Mercedes Benz car from the bandits. The statement... Read More

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September 22, 2016

Edo election: 10 arrested persons not journalists – Army

The Nigerian Army has debunked claims by an online news media (not YNaija) that it arrested ten journalists on Thursday. In a statement issued by its spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the Army said it arrested the persons in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The statement said the persons upon arrest did... Read More

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September 19, 2016

6 civilians killed as Boko Haram ambush military escort

Six civilians were killed on Monday afternoon when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a military escort at Sanda general area, Borno State. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. According to Usman three soldiers were injured in the incident. The statement reads, “Suspected elements of the remnants of... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Troops kill 2 notorious cultists in Imo

The Nigerian Army said it has killed two notorious cultists during a raid in Umoubi and Umudike forests, in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. This was in a statement by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman on Friday. According to the statement, troops raided the camps in the forest belonging to two cult groups,... Read More

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August 27, 2016

Special Forces kill 5 Niger Delta militants, recover ammunition

Special forces of the Nigerian Army on Friday killed five Niger Delta militants during a “precursor operation”. This is contained in a statement issued by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The statement reads, “The 133 Special Forces Battalion of Nigerian Army troops have carried out a precursor operation to Exercise CROCODILE SMILE aimed at... Read More

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August 23, 2016

Boko Haram leader, Shekau ‘fatally wounded’ in air strike – Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it has killed some leaders of Boko Haram terrorists group and also wounded its leader, ‘Abubakar Shekau’ during an airstrike. In a statement signed by Army Spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, it was confirmed that the airstrike took place on Friday, August 19th while the terrorists were performing Friday rituals at... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Troops kill 16 terrorists in Borno

Nigerian troops on Sunday killed 16 Boko Haram terrorists at Kangarwa, Borno State. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, the 16 terrorists were killed by the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole while repelling an attack by the insurgents at Kangarwa. The Army spokesperson added that an officer... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Troops arrest national assets vandals in Borno

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Monday arrested 4 suspected vandals of critical national assets in Borno State. In a statement released by the Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, it said the troops were on patrol when they arrested the suspected vandals attempting to cart away heavy armoured cable belonging to Power Holding Company... Read More

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Troops kill 2 Boko Haram terrorists in ambush

Nigerian military troops on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists crossing into the Sambisa Forest from Komala and Musafanari axis. The terrorists were moving into the forest carrying logistics items but were killed by the troops who ambushed them. Two soldiers, however sustained gunshot wounds. In a statement released on Sunday by the Acting Director,... Read More

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September 9, 2015

“Some of them cannot recite the Holy Qur’an” | Nigerian Army on Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has revealed that some members of Boko Haram, who base their warfare on Islamic domination, cannot even read the Holy Qur’an. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, after the arrest of hard drugs suppliers to Boko Haram. The suppliers were nabbed between Depchi and Geidam, in Geidam LGA of... Read More

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January 1, 2015

No movement in Borno for 2 days – Nigerian Army

by Panshak Ibrahim The Nigerian army has restricted vehicular movement in Borno during the New Year and Eid Moulud celebrations. The 7 Division of Nigerian Army has imposed a total ban on vehicular movement within its ‘Area of Responsibility’ from 6.00am on Thursday, 1st January 2015 to 6.00pm on Friday 2nd January 2015. A... Read More

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