Sentences with phrase «nigerian troops»

But soon the advancing (and far superior) Nigerian troops make Umuahia unsafe, so Odenigbo and his family flee once again.

In a merciless operation, Nigerian troops have neutralized Boko Haram gunmen who attempted to attack Jiddari Polo community in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

According to Mr. Atiku, the president also discussed the ongoing war against Boko Haram insurgents, asking for support for Nigerian troops fighting in the area.

«As of February 2016, the total number of persons rescued by the Nigerian troops during the ongoing operations in the North East came to 11,595.

I have seen action in Liberia; I have been to Rwanda, Sudan and even served overseas and we the Nigerian troops did very well and were decorated in some occasions.

The Middle Belt Rights Congress, MBRC, has reacted to the arrest of suspected notorious killer herdsmen, Idi Gemun, Aliyu Teshaku and others by the Nigerian troops...

There is currently tension and confusion in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital as the Nigerian troops engage members of the Boko Haram sect in a gun duel.

The Department of State Security (DSS) disclosed yesterday that arrested Boko Haram Deputy Commander, Khalid Al - Barnawi responsible for the bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja, on 26th August, 2011 and the attack of Nigerian troops at Okene in Kogi State, while on transit to Abuja for an official assignment.

US, British, French and German soldiers, among others, are currently present in a «non-lethal» advisory and support roles, in areas from providing Nigerian troops with intelligence and infantry training to tackling the threat from improvised explosive devices.

Recall that because of the planting of mines in the Sambisa Forest and several other areas of battle, many Nigerian troops have met their untimely death in the hands of terrorists.

Nigerian troops prosecuting the war against Boko Haram stationed at Darul Jamel, on the fringes of Sambisa forest, northern parts of Borno State, on Tuesday successfully repelled an attempted attack on their location by remnants of the terrorists.

The Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umoru has disclosed that Nigerian troops have killed 63 Boko Haram terrorists and intercepted suicide bombers within this week alone.

Following sustained the Military's air and land bombardment of Boko Haream Camps inside Sambisa Forest, scores of fleeing members of the terrorists gang fleeing the onslaught through one of the exit routes of the vast forest, have met their waterloo at the hands of Nigerian troops at Pulka.

Recall that because of the planting of mines in the Sambisa Forest and several other areas of battle, many Nigerian troops -LSB-...]

Insurgency: Welfare of Troops, Our Priority — New Commander Operation Lafiya Dole Newly appointed Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umaru has assured Nigerian troops that their welfare is a major priority towards ensuring their commitment to the war on terror.

On Wednesday, a military commander said Nigerian troops had rescued 1,880 civilians from a Boko Haram redoubt in the restive northeast over the past week and arrested hundreds of insurgents.

Newly appointed Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umaru has assured Nigerian troops that their welfare is a major priority towards ensuring their commitment to the war on terror.

After all, the Nigerian troops have succeeded in the past and are succeeding now.

Gujba, Gulani, Goniri, Buni Yadi were all retaken by Nigerian troops within the month, the statement concluded.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday vowed deal decisively with oil and gas pipelines vandals including other saboteurs the same way the Nigerian troops are dealing with members of the Boko Haram sect.

NIgerian troops on Tuesday ambushed Boko Haram terrorists, killed three and recovered improvise explosive device from them.

Bello also noted that the fight against Boko Haram had been highly successful and prayed for total victory of the Nigerian troops over the terrorist group.

The Nigerian troops on Friday again succeeded in bursting a secret Boko Haram terrorists» Improvised Explosive making Device factory in Ngala town, north eastern Nigeria.

Addressing the press, Barry Ndiomu, a general representing the chief of army staff and minister of defence, told journalists that the equipment will help in protecting the Nigerian troops in the north - east.

In continuation of the fight against Boko Haram terrorists, Nigerian troops from 243 Battalion under 5 Brigade Nigerian Army on patrol, Sunday, engaged some terrorists in a fierce battle killing four of them while others escaped.

In compliance with the directive of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, the Nigerian troops have increased the tempo of their offensive as they kill many terrorists during a recent combat operation along Dikwa - Maiduguri Road in Borno State.

Boko Haram, which wants to create a hardline Islamic state in northeast Nigeria, has been pushed out of captured towns and territory since February by Nigerian troops with assistance from Niger, Chad and Cameroon.

With the spate of Insurgence in the North east which is currently being quelled by the Nigerian troops, the invasion of killer herdsmen into communities and resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta coupled with agitations by pro-Biafra protesters have been a major source of concern to the Federal Government.

Nigerian troops retook both towns in September 2015 with the help of Chadian forces following months - long offensives.

While addressing the newsmen after the Senate President explained that the acting president briefed them about the Nigerian troops deployed in The Gambia.

They don't want Nigerians to know that during your tenure as NSA to President Goodluck Jonathan, the brave Nigerian troops, successfully liberated and recovered over two dozens big towns from Boko Haram.

«This transparently condemnable, false and malicious report against Nigerian troops, yawningly betrayed the satanic motives of the crafters or originators.

For that reason some critics would rather attribute successes and accomplishments of the Nigerian troops to the efforts of partnering countries.

It is rather regrettable that when the military had prepared for a massive onslaught with a declared 40 days ultimatum for a major arrest, Nigerian troops escorting oil prospectors and geologists were ambushed by the terrorists in the state.

12 U.S soldiers have trained Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram on a six - week advice - and - assist mission in Jaji, Kaduna State, Pentagon has said.

Rather than see the Nigerian troops as our people, the military is being portrayed as part of the ruling party because they serve the government.

It was however recaptured by the Nigerian troops in 2015.

The Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Students Affairs, Nasir Sai» du Adhama has commended Nigerian troops for their successful operations in the rescue of...

Nigerian troops prosecuting the war to clear Boko Haram terrorists from their Sambisa Forest haven have destroyed 4 additional camps of the sect and rescued another 31 person's held captive by the terrorists».

Nigerian troops are deployed to the Niger delta where militants have been attacking oil facilities since the start of the year, cutting output and hammering government revenue at a time of low crude prices.

There were also reported cases of captured men dressed in women's attire by the Nigerian troops, who were later discovered to be security operatives assigned to spy on the terrorists» enclaves.

In response to the directive of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, Nigerian troops prosecuting the war on terror, have increased the tempo of their offensive as they kill many terrorists during a recent combat operation along Dikwa - Maiduguri Road in Borno State.

Nigerian troops have won back territory from Boko Haram, but in response the jihadists have increasingly resorted to suicide bombers — many of them young children — to wage war for an independent Islamic state.

Nigerian troops from 243 Battalion, 5 Brigade Nigerian Army on fighting patrol encountered some suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists holed up at a Primary School in Duwabafi village, Borno State, on Sunday.

Just weeks after however, the same individuals who doubted the military's excuse are now the ones commending Nigerians troops for liberating dozens of towns and villages from Boko Haram.

Not exact matches

Looking at the figures above I can not complain as my dividend train keeps chugging along churning out that passive income despite currency headwinds, economic headwinds, terror across the world, saber rattling from North Korea, Russian troops in Ukraine, The Nigerian delta under attack curbing the flow of oil, floods, earthquakes etc. etc..

«The attention of the Nigerian army has been drawn to some stories in the media that it is withdrawing its troops from Exercise Egwu Eke II, crediting such information to Abia state governor and the general officer commanding 82 division Nigerian army.

Troops of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army; Sokoto who are currently involved in «Operation Idon Raini» in Zamfara State, on Thursday 17 April 2018, killed three bandits at Danmaijiya village in Maru Local Government Council.

The Nigerian Army on Friday said allegations made against it that troops were colluding with herdsmen to kill innocent citizens of North Central States particularly Taraba, by retired Gen. TheophilusYakubu Danjuma and refused to protect the people were untrue.

The Nigerian envoy also noted that Nigeria was the world's 14th largest troops contributing nation to the UN peacekeeping operations.