Nigerian troops under Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized an alleged ISWAP cameraman during a failed terrorist attack in Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering a Sony camcorder containing what the military described as valuable operational and propaganda footage. According to the military, the recovered recordings provided fresh intelligence into ISWAP’s internal…
The Federal Government has increased the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000, a move aimed at improving troop welfare but one that has also triggered widespread debate over whether the raise is sufficient given the country’s economic realities. Minister of Defence Christopher Musa announced the increase during an interview with News…
Nigeria’s security strategy is set for a tougher approach after the Federal Government directed troops to adopt a “shoot on sight” policy against armed bandits and terrorists, while the House of Representatives moves to outlaw the rehabilitation of captured criminal elements. Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar issued the directive during a ministerial briefing, instructing…
Nigerian troops have rescued 10 of the 11 students and teachers abducted during a deadly attack on a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, after a swift military operation involving ground forces and air support. The attack occurred on Monday morning while students were sitting for the National Examinations Council…
