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UPDATED: Nigerian Airforce loses 5 crewmen, attack helicopter during combat

Following a mission late Wednesday at about 7:45 pm, by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to provide close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno, it lost a Mi-35M attack helicopter in combat. According to a statement on Thursday by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Ibikunle Daramola, the... Read More

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July 29, 2018

The Late 5: SERAP drags NASS to U.N over press council bill, Irate youth attack police station in Zamfara I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the United Nations to prevail upon the National Assembly to drop the controversial press council bill. According to a statement on Sunday by its Deputy Director, Timothy Adewale, the anti-corruption group said: “the proposed bill by the Senate is... Read More

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July 16, 2018

The Big 5: Falana wants urgent meeting of Nigeria Police Council, France emerge as World Cup Champions and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged governors of the 36 states and President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an urgent meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to deliberate on the organisation, administration and general supervision of the Police. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos,... Read More

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June 4, 2018

The Big 5: Saraki dissociates self from Offa robbery, Nigeria Police launches free legal service scheme and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the Offa Robbery Suspects contrary to claims by the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Yusuf Olaniyonu, Saraki said the allegation by the Police linking him with the suspects... Read More

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April 18, 2017

Troops kill 21 Boko Haram fighters, rescue 1623 captives

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the Northeast killed 21 Boko Haram fighters in Jarawa area of Borno State. Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman in a statement said 1, 623 residents of Jarawa were rescued during the operation. He said, “Troops of 3 Battalion, 22... Read More

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March 25, 2017

One soldier injured as troops clear Boko Haram terrorists from Konduga

Troops of 103 Battalion, 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Operation Lafiya Dole along with some Civilian JTF on Friday, conducted clearance operation at Gombole, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. During the operation, the troops neutralised a number of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the area. In a press statement by the Director Army Public... Read More

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March 12, 2017

Troops rescue 211 captives from Boko Haram

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of operation Lafiya Dole in the North East on Saturday rescued 211 civilians held captive by the Boko Haram terrorists at Cingal Murye and Maja villages in Northern Borno. Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman in a statement on Sunday said the troops also recovered 11 bicycles. The statement reads, “Following... Read More

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March 5, 2017

Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, recover 4 gun trucks

Troops of the 8 Task Force Division, Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday were involved in a gun battle with terrorists at Chikun Gudu in Borno State while on clearance operations. According to a statement by Army Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, the soldiers captured 14 terrorists, killed some of them while others escaped with gunshot... Read More

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January 31, 2017

Army confirms Boko Haram ambush on troops in Borno

The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor has confirmed an ambush on some troops by Boko Haram insurgents in Damboa area of Borno State. In a recent chat with Punch, Irabor said the insurgents escaped into the bush after the attack. He also confirmed that a civilian was shot dead and... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Troops arrest Boko Haram drug supplier

The Nigerian Army has arrested a drug supplier for the Boko Haram sect. This is according to a statement issued by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. The statement read, “Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol from Bama to Pulka, intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis,... Read More

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July 15, 2016

Army lays ambush for Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun truck (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army, acting on a reliable tip-off on the movement of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, laid an ambush on Thursday morning. Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, laid the ambush about 3 kilometres away from Goneri town, South West of Kukawa Local Government Area, where they engaged the unsuspecting terrorists in 2... Read More