Godsgift Onyedinefu In continuation with the ongoing clearance operations in the North East Theatre of Operation, combined troops of 403 Special Forces Brigade Baga, Niger Republic Troops supported by Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have inflicted more human and material casualties on terrorists in Borno state. The troops
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Nigerian military destroy ISWAP camp in Borno
Godsgift Onyedinefu The Armed Forces of Nigeria, through the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole and Artillery Batteries of Sector 3 of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) camp at Tumbun Fulani on the fringes of Lake Chad in Northern
Chadian President Deby Boosts MNJTF Operations against Boko Haram, ISWAP
•As soldiers accuse Army Commanders of betrayal •Requests Air Force take over Command of Operation Lafiya Dole Senator Iroegbu The Multinational Joint Task Force's (MNJTF) counterinsurgency operations in the Lake Chad Basin has received received a major boost in their battle against the Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State in West
Boko Haram: Shekau Associates Surrender, Call Others to Stop Insurgency
•Nigerian troops neutralise ISWAP Terrorists •Many surrender to the military Senator Iroegbu The Nigerian troops engaged in Operation Lafiya Dole in parts of the North East, have neutralised Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) fighters and nabbed some associates of the leader of Boko Haram terrorists, Abubakar Shekau. In the
NAF Decimates ISWAP Fighters, Logistics Facilities Near Lake Chad
Senator Iroegbu The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has in its support of the internal security efforts, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces inflicted heavy losses on Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, on Sunday,
NAF knocks out ISWAP logistics facilities in Lake Chad
Godsgift Onyedinefu In continuation of Operation DECISIVE EDGE, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it's Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has successfully knocked out some logistics facilities and other structures belonging to elements of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) at Bukar Meram on the fringes
MNJTF Neutralises ISWAP Factional Commander, Mallam Bakura
Senator Iroegbu The troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have in continuation of its efforts to eliminate the top echelon of Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) leadership in the Lake Chad Basin, killed one of the Factional Commanders. This was disclosed in a statement
Many Killed as Army Battles ISWAP in Damboa, Bandits Birnin-Gwari
•Troops engaged in five-hours gun duel with terrorists in Damboa •Bandidts hit at soldiers in Birnin-Gwari Senator Iroegbu Scores of soldiers, terrorists and bandits have been killed in seperate gun duels in Damboa, Borno State and Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State in the North East and North West respectively. A conflict reporter, Ahmad Salkida, in
Insecurity: ICRC Not Involved in Negotiation Processes with Boko Haram, ISWAP
•Neither a party to the conflict•Says access to civilians in conflict a big challenge Senator Iroegbu and Godsgift Onyedinefu Amidst the levels of insecurity facing the country for over a decade, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has clarified that its role in Nigeria does not involve taking part
Boko Haram/ISWAP to be Defeated in Matter of Days—Buratai
•Says Nigeria doesn't need foreign troops on ground •As he is more confident of Nigerian troops to end insurgency, terrorism Senator Iroegbu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured that the Nigerian military alone can effectively defeat Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State in West Africa