terrorists – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:35:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png terrorists – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Sowore Backs Gumi’s Claim That Government Knows Terrorists’ Identities https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-backs-gumis-claim-that-government-knows-terrorists-identities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-backs-gumis-claim-that-government-knows-terrorists-identities/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479280 Activist politician Omoyele Sowore has supported the claim by Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi that the Nigerian government is aware of the identities and locations of terrorists operating in the country. Sowore also alleged that authorities could eliminate the terrorists and other criminal elements within a short period if they were willing to do so. Speaking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sowore-backs-gumis-claim-that-government-knows-terrorists-identities/feed/ 0 Troops Reject ₦13.7m Bribe from Terrorists in Plateau – Defence Headquarters https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-reject-%e2%82%a613-7m-bribe-from-terrorists-in-plateau-defence-headquarters/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-reject-%e2%82%a613-7m-bribe-from-terrorists-in-plateau-defence-headquarters/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462222 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a ₦13.7 million bribe offered by suspected terrorists during an operation along the Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State. This was revealed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He stated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-reject-%e2%82%a613-7m-bribe-from-terrorists-in-plateau-defence-headquarters/feed/ 0 Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists, Arrests 100 Suspects, Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims — DHQ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409192 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant achievements in ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-oil theft operations across the country, revealing that over 100 terrorists were killed, 100 suspects arrested, and 21 kidnapped victims rescued between April 17 and 25, 2025. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement issued on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/feed/ 0 Troops of Operation UDO KA Raid IPOB/ESN Camps, Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udo-ka-raid-ipob-esn-camps-arrest-two-suspected-terrorists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udo-ka-raid-ipob-esn-camps-arrest-two-suspected-terrorists/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397063 Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have conducted a series of clearance operations targeting camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), resulting in the arrest of two suspected terrorists. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the task force’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udo-ka-raid-ipob-esn-camps-arrest-two-suspected-terrorists/feed/ 0 Defence Headquarters Uncovers Terrorist Plans to Target Critical Infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-uncovers-terrorist-plans-to-target-critical-infrastructure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-uncovers-terrorist-plans-to-target-critical-infrastructure/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:30:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383103 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed intelligence indicating plans by terrorists affiliated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to attack the nation’s critical infrastructure. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a briefing on the armed forces’ operations on Thursday in Abuja. “We are aware [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-uncovers-terrorist-plans-to-target-critical-infrastructure/feed/ 0 NAF Fighter Jets Eliminate Terrorists in Borno State Airstrikes https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-fighter-jets-eliminate-terrorists-in-borno-state-airstrikes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-fighter-jets-eliminate-terrorists-in-borno-state-airstrikes/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:30:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382345 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted airstrikes on Wednesday, killing several terrorists near Degbewa and Chinene in Borno State. NAF spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, announced this in a statement on Thursday. Gabkwet detailed that the airstrikes targeted and destroyed multiple terrorist structures in the Mandara Mountains. The operation was initiated after several days [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-fighter-jets-eliminate-terrorists-in-borno-state-airstrikes/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Neutralizes Three Terrorists in Kaduna https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-three-terrorists-in-kaduna/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-three-terrorists-in-kaduna/#respond Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374983 Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized three terrorists in Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The terrorists were intercepted while in transit to repair their motorcycles. According to a statement from the Nigerian Army’s official X page, the operation was based on credible intelligence targeting the terrorist group, known for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-three-terrorists-in-kaduna/feed/ 0 DHQ Reveals Names of Terrorist Commanders Killed in Northern Nigeria Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/dhq-reveals-names-of-terrorist-commanders-killed-in-northern-nigeria-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dhq-reveals-names-of-terrorist-commanders-killed-in-northern-nigeria-operations/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374833 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed the identities of terrorist commanders killed during various operations in northern Nigeria. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed the names during a briefing in Abuja. The terrorist leaders were eliminated in separate operations conducted between January and March 2024. The names of the commanders [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dhq-reveals-names-of-terrorist-commanders-killed-in-northern-nigeria-operations/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Destroys Terrorist Den, Exhumes Victims’ Bodies in Imo State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-destroys-terrorist-den-exhumes-victims-bodies-in-imo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-destroys-terrorist-den-exhumes-victims-bodies-in-imo-state/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374553 Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Obinze, Owerri, have successfully destroyed a den used by notorious terrorists led by a man known as Monday Ogu, also known as B44. The operation, which took place in Ezioha community, Mbaitoli Council Area of Imo State, also led to the exhumation of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-destroys-terrorist-den-exhumes-victims-bodies-in-imo-state/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Reports Success in Clearing Terrorists in North-West Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368920 The Nigerian Army has announced significant achievements in its operations in the North-West region, including the elimination of 10 terrorists and the arrest of a notorious bandit leader. The Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji, Capt. Yagata Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday in Gusau. According to Ibrahim, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/feed/ 0 Armed Forces of Nigeria Neutralize 94 Terrorists, Apprehend 214 Suspects in Recent Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368636 Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant successes in their recent operations against insurgency and criminal elements across the country. According to the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who briefed newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the operations led to the neutralization of 94 terrorists and the apprehension of 214 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/feed/ 0 Terrorists Should not be referred to as Bandits – Femi Falana Warns Media, Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-should-not-be-referred-to-as-bandits-femi-falana-warns-media-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-should-not-be-referred-to-as-bandits-femi-falana-warns-media-nigerians/#respond Sun, 03 Oct 2021 17:58:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309462 Femi Falana, a human rights campaigner and Nigeria’s Senior Advocate, has encouraged the media and Nigerians to stop labeling terrorists as mere bandits. Mr Falana issued the remark on Sunday in response to the Federal Government’s apparent inaction on calls to label bandits terrorists. He made reference to the Chibok situation, as well as IPOB [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-should-not-be-referred-to-as-bandits-femi-falana-warns-media-nigerians/feed/ 0 Buhari Should Be Blamed For How Confident Terrorists Have Become – NCEF https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-be-blamed-for-how-confident-terrorists-have-become-ncef/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:42:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244148 After the killing of eleven innocent Nigerian Christians on Christmas Day and the persecution of Christians in some parts of the country, National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has said President Muhammadu Buhari and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, should be held responsible for the way ISWAP, Boko Haram, and herdsmen confidently carry out their [...]

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]]> Terrorists Cannot Divide Us – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-cannot-divide-us-buhari/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:38:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243935 Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that he is very sad and surprised by the death of innocent hostages in the hands of ISWAP. He begged Nigerians not to allow terrorists to divide the nation along religious lines, after the killing of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). [...]

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]]> ECOWAS Should Wipe Out Terrorists From Africa – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-should-wipe-out-terrorists-from-africa-buhari/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:46:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237531 President Muhammdu Buhari has expressed his worry over the regular attacks and determination from terrorists and how smooth it is for them to raise money to finance the purchase of sophisticated weapons and their deadly acts. Speaking at the Extraordinary Summit of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Counter-Terrorism today, he [...]

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]]> DSS Should Should Sowore Alone And Go After Terrorists – Deji Adeyanju https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-should-should-sowore-alone-and-go-after-terrorists-deji-adeyanju/ Fri, 09 Aug 2019 03:31:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236682 A Civil Society Organisation, Concerned Nigerians, CN, has told the Department of State Security, DSS, to leave ex Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2019 presidential election, Omoyele Sowore, alone and chase terrorists instead. Prince Deji Adeyanju, Convener, CN, and human rights activist, said this in a recent interview with Vanguard. [...]

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]]> Nigeria Is Winning The War Against Banditry, Kidnapping And Terrorism – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-winning-the-war-against-banditry-kidnapping-and-terrorists-buhari/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:13:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234703 President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is presently winning the war against banditry, kidnapping and terrorists. He revealed that the days of being scared of their attacks will soon be over. Buhari disclosed this during the 4th Convocation ceremony of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA in Katsina State. His words, “I want to reassure [...]

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]]> Terrorists, Cyber Criminals Have Complicated Our Security Landscape – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-cyber-criminals-have-complicated-our-security-landscape-yemi-osinbajo/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:52:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200674 Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria’s foreign policy must reflect the enviable feat that the country has attained in the entertainment industry and sports in a way the country’s potential, political, and cultural vision would be advanced across the globe. “This is not as simple as it seems because the world is changing in various [...]

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]]> I Treated Bad Fulani Herdsmen As Terrorists – GEJ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-treated-bad-fulani-herdsmen-as-terrorists-gej/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:52:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196034 Goodluck Jonathan has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for dragging his name into the ongoing Fulani herdsmen crisis, saying his administration treated them as terrorists. The statement read, “Former President Jonathan wishes to express his condolences to the government and people of Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa and Nasarawa states, over the recent spate of killings [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Terrorists Are On The Run – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-terrorists-are-on-the-run-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:45:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195768 Tukur Buratai has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun terrorism and other violent acts and channel their energies to productive ventures. Buratai vowed that the Nigerian army would continue to provide opportunities for the youth to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents. “To this end, I call on the [...]

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]]> Terrorists Seek To Instill Fears – Atiku Abubakar https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-seek-to-instill-fears-atiku-abubakar/ Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:04:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190247 Atiku Abubakar has blasted the attack on a Mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State, during morning prayers. ”It is noteworthy that homes are the take-off points in the fight to flush out terrorism from a community as parents must get full information about the activities of their wards and children. “Terrorists are representatives of dark and [...]

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]]> Terrorists Do Not Publish Where Their Funding Are Coming From – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-do-not-publish-where-their-funding-are-coming-from-lai-mohammed/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:08:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182572 Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has revealed that the Federal Government is fully aware of the people sponsoring the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The minister disclosed this while speaking on the Nigerian Television Authority recently. The minister said, “Terrorists do not publish where their funding are coming from. But [...]

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]]> Terrorists And Criminals Must Be Fought – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-and-criminals-must-be-fought-buhari/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:02:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179231 President Buhari has promised to check the recurrent issue of herdsmen clashing with farmers in various states of the country. “Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety. “Therefore we are going to reinforce and reinvigorate the fight not only against; elements [...]

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]]> 700 Terrorists Have Surrendered In Borno State – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/700-terrorists-have-surrendered-in-borno-state-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:03:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170533 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, said 700 Boko Haram insurgents around the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno surrendered to troops. Buratai disclosed this during a Photo/Arts Exhibition which was part of activities to mark the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The army chief said “a short while ago, [...]

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]]> Fleeing Terrorists Are Damaging Edo State – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/fleeing-terrorists-are-damaging-edo-state-obaseki/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:46:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167010 Governor Godwin Obaseki has reportedly said killer herdsmen, reportedly raping and killing women and farmers in Edo State are fleeing terrorists. In a report by Punch, Obaseki, who spoke on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after he visited to the families of victims, described the incident as a threat to national security. The governor maintained that [...]

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]]> Terrorists Will Not Seize Any Part Of Nigeria Again – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-will-not-seize-any-part-of-nigeria-again-buhari/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:54:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160046 Never again will terrorists take over and occupy any part of Nigeria’s territory, President Muhammadu Buhari vowed in Sambisa Forest on Monday. The President made the vow when he declared the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), opened. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, Buhari noted that holding the championship in the [...]

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]]> Terrorists Are Created, Not Born – Amina Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-are-created-not-born-amina-mohammed/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:47:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158637 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, said on Thursday that Boko Haram terrorists were created and not born. Mohammed, who made the remarks while briefing the Security Council on her recent trip to the Lake Chad Basin for on-the-spot assessment of the Boko Haram crisis. “As the Deputy Secretary-General, as an African and as a [...]

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]]> Amnesty International Is Campaigning For Boko Haram – Group https://www.theinfostride.com/amnesty-international-is-campaigning-for-boko-haram-group/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:08:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157729 A human rights advocacy group, Africa Arise for Change Network says the recent report by Amnesty International which claimed that Nigerian security operatives are engaged in extra judicial killings has emboldened the Boko Haram terrorists. Addressing journalists in Abuja at the weekend, director of the group, Stella Okoli, said Amnesty International should be held responsible [...]

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]]> Terrorists Want To Dominate Media Space – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-want-to-dominate-media-space-lai-mohammed/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:47:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155462 Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that Boko Haram is now attempting to dominate the media space following its defeat by the Nigerian Army. Mohammed also said that the government had recovered some treasured items belonging to the sect. The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday, January 31, in Abuja. “The decimated [...]

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]]> War Against Terrorists Is Over – Military https://www.theinfostride.com/war-against-terrorists-is-over-military/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:27:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152998 The Nigerian military has said that the war against terrorist sect, Boko Haram has been won. The comment was made by Acting Director, Defence Headquarters, Brig. Gen. Abubakar Rabe during an interview. “The war on Boko Haram insurgency is over, I can assure you of that. We have won the war against the terrorists, but [...]

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]]> DSS Arrests 3 Suspected Terrorists In Kano State https://www.theinfostride.com/dss-arrests-3-suspected-terrorists-in-kano-state/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:35:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152807 The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested three suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists sect in Dirbunde village of Takai LGA in Kano State. In a statement issued by the spokesman for the DSS, Tony Opuiyo, on Friday, December 30, 2016, three suspected terrorists are Samaila Muhammadu, Sanusi Musa and Hudu [...]

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]]> We’ll Soon Eliminate Terrorists – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/well-soon-eliminate-terrorists-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:38:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149566 Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the army will soon wipe out Boko Haram. Buratai made the comment on Monday, November 28, while speaking with journalists at a media workshop in Lagos. “We are degrading their activities. Most of the areas that were initially occupied by the insurgents have been captured [...]

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]]> I Will Wipe Out Terrorists – Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-wipe-out-terrorists-muhammadu-buhari/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:25:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141324 President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to put an end to the activities of the dreaded terror group, Boko Haram. While condemning their activities, the President expressed his administration’s resolve to wipe out Boko Haram. Speaking on Buhari’s behalf, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo said “The government is determined to ensure that the safety of every [...]

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]]> Terrorists Have Left Nigeria – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-have-left-nigeria-buratai/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:18:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135612 The Chief of Army staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed that members of the Boko Haram sect have fled from Nigeria. Buratai also said the Multi-National Task Force has chased away the terrorists operating around Nigeria’s borders. The Army chief said “We are further consolidating the successes by opening roads to allow people [...]

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]]> Female Terrorists Blow Up Themeselves In IDPs Camp https://www.theinfostride.com/female-terrorists-blow-up-themeselves-in-idps-camp/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:46:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134927 The Nigerian Army troops have foiled a suicide bomb attack near Monguno Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, Borno state, while the people were fetching water in the morning. According to the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, the attempted attack which was carried out by three female suicide bombers, occurred on Monday, July 4, at about [...]

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]]> Niger Delta Vandals Are Economic Terrorists – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-delta-vandals-are-economic-terrorists-buhari/ Sun, 08 May 2016 13:11:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128020 President Muhammadu Buhari is bent on crushing Niger Delta vandals that are currently been spearheaded by a new militant group identified as the Niger Delta Avengers. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the renewed order was given to the military to nip the activities of the ‘economic terrorists’ in the bud before escalating. It [...]

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]]> Soldiers Kill 27 Terrorists In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-kill-27-terrorists-in-borno/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:11:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126400 Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed 27 terrorists during anti-Boko Haram operations in Borno State. This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman via a statement released today, April 22, 2016. It reads: In continuation of clearance operations of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 7 Division in Operation Lafiya [...]

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]]> Terrorists Are Fleeing – Army https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-are-fleeing-army/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:26:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125654 The Nigerian Army has announced that members of the Boko Haram sect are fleeing their hideout in Sambisa forest. Punch reports that Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman said “This is to inform the public that due to aerial bombardment and concerted efforts of the ground troops, and facing imminent annihilation, Boko Haram terrorists have been [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Kill 4 Terrorists In Bita-Madube https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-kill-4-terrorists-in-bita-madube/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:52:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124161 The Nigerian Army has been making tremendous progress in the fight against Boko Haram. The acting director, Army public relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman announced that four Boko Haram members were killed during an operation along Bita-Madube Ciki-Njubul axis. This is coming days after a video purportedly released by the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, went [...]

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]]> 14 Dead As Suicide Bomber Hits Maiduguri Mosque https://www.theinfostride.com/14-dead-as-suicide-bomber-hits-maiduguri-mosque/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:21:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123054 14 people have been reported dead in Maiduguri, Borno State after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive in a mosque during morning prayers. The explosion occurred today, March 16, 2016, at a mosque in Umarari Village, a suburb of the state capital, Premium Times reports. “The bomb attack occurred this morning in Umarari village, just [...]

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]]> We Lack Sophisticated Weapons To Fight Terrorists – Military https://www.theinfostride.com/we-lack-sophisticated-weapons-to-fight-terrorists-military/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:56:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120009 The military has disclosed that it lacks modern and sophisticated weapons to fight Boko Haram, days after the sect launched deadly attacks on Dalori village in Borno State. In a meeting with the leadership of the Senate on Wednesday, February 3, service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, complained that [...]

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]]> Killing Terrorists Is Not A Sin – Lt. Col.Cosmas Nwankpa https://www.theinfostride.com/killing-terrorists-is-not-a-sin-lt-col-cosmas-nwankpa/ Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:27:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118468 Chaplain of Maimalari Cantonment, Lt. Col. Cosmas Nwankpa has said that killing of Boko Haram terrorists is not considered a sin against God. Nwankpa said this while delivering a sermon with the theme: “Our Fallen Heroes” at an inter-denominational service in Maiduguri on Sunday, an event which marks this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According [...]

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]]> West African Leaders Consider Ban On Full-Face Veil Due To Insurgency https://www.theinfostride.com/west-african-leaders-consider-ban-on-full-face-veil-due-to-insurgency/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 20:31:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114204 ECOWAS leaders are currently studying a proposal to “forbid” women wearing full-face veils in a bid to curtail the growing number of female suicide bombers. The leaders, who met last week in Abuja, are considering a ban of the full-face veils in the region, popular with Muslim women, following the use of teenage girls dressed in [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Destroy More Boko Haram Camps In Borno, Rescue 31 Captives https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-destroy-more-boko-haram-camps-in-borno-rescue-31-captives/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 20:15:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112876 Nigerian army deployed to Bama in Borno State yesterday flushed Boko Haram terrorists out of Aulari general area located within the Sambisa forest. The troops also cleared four terrorist camps located within the area that includes Faldan, Kidiziromari, Kuroshini, Kurumari and Ngulda. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Troops Destroy 15 Terrorist Camps In Sambisa Forest https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-destroy-15-terrorist-camps-in-sambisa-forest/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:37:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110936 The Nigerian military has commenced air and land strikes on the hideouts of terrorists in the Sambisa forest, destroying about 15 heavily fortified camps. Acting Director, Army Public relations, Col. Sani Usman confirmed the development. According to him, “Advancing troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force were able to clear and [...]

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]]> Nigerian Troops In Hot Pursuit Of Escaping Terrorists In North East – Army https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-in-hot-pursuit-of-escaping-terrorists-in-north-east-army/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:46:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110321 The Nigerian Army has said that its troops are pursuing escaping terrorists and also moving to further block any incursion by the terrorists in the North East. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Army Spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Usman said locations recently attacked by terrorists had also [...]

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]]> Nigerian Air Force Assures Not To Strike Civilian Targets In Sambisa Forest https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-assures-not-to-strike-civilian-targets-in-sambisa-forest/ Sun, 22 Nov 2015 15:28:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108228 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Saturday, assured that its ongoing strike mission in Sambisa forest would not affect civilian targets. Isiaka Amao, Air Component Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, gave this assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Mr. Amao, an Air Commodore, explained that the air force conducted [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army’s Special Forces Kill 40 Terrorists, Destroy Fabricated Rockets https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-armys-special-forces-kill-40-terrorists-destroy-fabricated-rockets/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:29:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107896 Nigerian Army Special Forces supported by Nigeria Air Force aircraft, say that they have killed about 40 Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their rocket fabrication factory. This was after carrying out several raids and attacks on Boko Haram camps, rocket making factory and foiling attempts to attack troops’ location. Army Headquarters, in a statement detailing [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Killed 30 Boko Haram Terrorists, Rescued 338 Captives https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-killed-30-boko-haram-terrorists-rescued-338-captives/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:16:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104103 The Nigerian Army yesterday said troops at fringes of Sambisa forest have rescued about 338 people held by Boko Haram insurgents. The Army in a statement issued by its Acting Director of Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, disclosed that troops killed over 30 militants. The statement reads, “Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Killed Notorious Boko Haram Terrorist, Arrested Kingpin https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-killed-notorious-boko-haram-terrorist-arrested-kingpin/ Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:50:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101427 The Nigerian Army shot dead a notorious Boko Haram terrorist in an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists’ enclaves around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement by the Nigerian Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said the terrorist, who was notorious for carrying out terrorism activities in [...]

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