Category : Search result: Nigerian Army Operation Whirl Stroke


Bandit Leader Arrested in Benue-Taraba Axis

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama, linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue-Taraba corridor. Read the full details of the intelligence-driven operation.

Army Arrests Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue

Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.

Nigerian Air Force Pays Sokoto Airstrike Compensation

The Nigerian Air Force has paid compensation to families affected by the December 2024 accidental airstrike in Sokoto that killed 13 civilians. Details on the investigation and new civilian harm mitigation plan inside.

Troops Nab Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue-Taraba

Nigerian Army troops arrest high-value bandit leader Fidelis Gayama in Benue State. The operation deals a blow to criminal networks terrorizing the border axis. Read more on the security crackdown.

Troops Kill 21 Boko Haram Fighters in Borno Ambush

Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, ambushed and killed 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, disrupting a major logistics convoy. Read the full details of the successful counter-terrorism operation.

21 ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Borno Clash

Nigerian Army troops and CJTF neutralized 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gun battle along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.

Nigerian pleads guilty to US firearm fraud

Laurel Echezonam, a 25-year-old Nigerian, pleaded guilty to lying about his immigration status to buy a firearm in Mississippi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full details.

Army Captures Weapons, Logistics for ISWAP in Borno

Nigerian Army troops in Borno intercepted two vans carrying weapons and vital supplies for ISWAP terrorists. Read the full details of the intelligence-led operation and the items recovered.

Army Arrests Gunrunner, Recovers Arms in Plateau

Nigerian Army troops, with DSS, arrested a gunrunner and seized a large cache of arms in Bokkos and Mangu, Plateau State. The operation aims to ensure a peaceful Christmas season. Read more.

5 Soldiers Killed in Borno Suicide Bombing

A suicide bomber killed five soldiers at a Pulka checkpoint in Borno State. The attack follows a controversial airstrike and a major troop redeployment ordered by Defence Minister Christopher Musa.

Army Kills Kidnapper, Arrests Informants in Plateau

Nigerian Army troops foil kidnapping, kill one suspect, and arrest informants in Jos North. A separate case reveals a woman arrested for transporting 2,500 rounds of ammunition. Read the latest on security operations.

18 Abducted on Benin-Akure Road, 11 Rescued

Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity

Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in Benue Forest

Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from a forest hideout along the Benue-Enugu border. Read the full details of the daring rescue mission here.

Troops Rescue 10, Recover Arms and Ransom in Kaduna

Nigerian Army troops rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition, and ₦1.6 million ransom in a dawn operation in Kaduna's Sanga LGA. Read the full details of the successful mission.

Troops Rescue 10, Recover N1.6m Ransom in Kaduna

Nigerian Army troops have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, including children, in Kaduna. The operation also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and N1.6 million ransom money. Read the full details of the successful mission.

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