11 articles tagged with “terrorism”
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, while honoring security operatives killed in recent operations.
A principal from a school in Oyo State has revealed that terrorists killed fellow staff members during the abduction to pressure the government into meeting their demands.
Police in Benue have confirmed the deaths of eight people following a suspected terrorist attack on a rural community in Otukpo Local Government Area.
Nigerian troops have killed an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) cameraman in Borno State and recovered a camcorder containing intelligence on foreign operatives, including a Palestinian trainer and a Moroccan doctor.
The Nigerian Army says the arrest of terrorists' informants led to the unconditional release of pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo, with those rescued now receiving medical care.
President Bola Tinubu confirmed Ansaru's responsibility for the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State, while security forces successfully rescued the victims in a joint operation concluded on July 9, 2026.
Senator Gabriel Suswam Ndume urges President Bola Tinubu to maintain military pressure on terrorist groups while expanding consultations to address Nigeria’s intertwined security and economic challenges.
Nigerian military forces repelled multiple terrorist incursions in Borno and neutralized eight militants in a Katsina ambush, underscoring gains in intelligence-led counterinsurgency operations.
Defence Minister Christopher Dare has directed Nigerian troops deployed in Zamfara and Katsina to immediately engage and shoot bandits or terrorists without waiting for authorization, following coordinated attacks repelled by military forces.
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the rehabilitation and reintegration of former insurgents, calling instead for prosecution of those involved in deadly attacks.
The Federal Government has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since launching its mass trial programme in 2017, marking a significant milestone in the country's counterterrorism efforts.