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REPORTS: The Unstoppable Nigerian Troops have suyanized multiple te*rror!ts, recovered assorted weapons and repelled coordinated attacks during a series of operations in Adamawa State.

The operations, conducted Thursday in the Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area, troops conducted an ambush on a terrorist enclave, neutralising 16 terrorists.

A subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of three AK-47 ri**es, two pump-action ri**es, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines and a belt of pump-action cartridges.

In a related operation, the Air Component of OPHK conducted a precision air strike in the early hours of Oct. 1 after an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform detected a concentration of about 16 terrorists alongside 15 motorcycles under a tree canopy in Sector 4.

The terrorists were detected at about 4:40 a.m., while the air interdiction was conducted at approximately 5:30 a.m. following positive identification and target acquisition.

According to the Theatre Command, the strike recorded a direct hit, while subsequent Battle Damage Assessment confirmed the destruction of the target.

The few surviving terrorists were reported to have scattered from the area.

Meanwhile, troops also repelled coordinated attacks launched by insurgents against 226 Battalion in Garkida and 232 Battalion in Garaha.

The troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the attackers to abort their mission and withdraw from the area.

However, three soldiers were killed during the fierce engagements, while wounded personnel were evacuated and are receiving medical treatment.

Follow-up exploitation and mop-up operations are ongoing across the affected areas.

The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni, said the operational successes came amid ongoing efforts to strengthen joint integration and improve coordination among the land, air and other supporting components of the Theatre Command.

Goni said the renewed operational approach was focused on leveraging intelligence, technology and joint capabilities to deny terrorists freedom of action across the North East.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Theatre Command to protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity and creating conditions for lasting peace, security and socio-economic development in the region.

He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.

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𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Suspected Berom Bandits Reportedly K!ll Boy In Riyom Community Plateau State

A boy identified as Aliyu has reportedly been shot dead in Wereng community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected Berom Militia in continued targeted attacks.

According to preliminary information the incident occurred on Thursday

The victim was allegedly shot after he was targeted by suspected armed Berom bandits members in the community.

Residents have been urged to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could further heighten tension in the area.

Security agencies are expected to investigate the incident and establish the circumstances surrounding the death.

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Sources said the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Nura, 35, and Monday Danjuma, 45, were arrested at on Friday.

WEEKEND REPORTS: The Nigerian Troops, Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies have intensified search-and-rescue operations to secure the release of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri–Onitsha Road in Imo State.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Oct. 1 around Umunoha, with security forces subsequently launching coordinated operations to track down the perpetrators and rescue the abductees.

Sources confirmed that troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, alongside personnel of the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, DSS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and local vigilantes, launched an offensive operation in Amakohia Forest at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The operation followed intelligence gathered during efforts to trace the kidnappers and establish their possible locations.

The sources said the kidnappers had contacted the families of seven victims using telephone numbers belonging to the abducted persons and demanded a ransom of N50 million for each victim.

Operatives of the DSS reportedly geolocated the telephone numbers used for the ransom calls, providing intelligence to support efforts to track the suspects.

In a related development, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to Imo State to provide operational direction for the rescue mission.

The DIG arrived in the state with two commissioners of police and conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the incident and ongoing search-and-rescue efforts by the Imo State Police Command.

The assessment involved the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso; Commissioner of Police, Federal Operations, CP Akpan Anifiok; the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force; and other service commanders and members of the command's management team.

The police delegation reviewed operational strategies, personnel deployment and available operational assets, while issuing additional directives to strengthen the coordinated response.
The Police said tactical teams and operational assets had been deployed across identified areas, with intelligence-led tracking efforts being intensified in collaboration with other security agencies.

DIG Nadada assured the public that the Police would sustain the operation until the abducted persons were safely rescued and the perpetrators apprehended.

He urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, while encouraging anyone with credible information that could assist the operation to contact the Police or the nearest security formation. He added that information received would be treated confidentially.

As of the time of filing this report, the joint operation was ongoing, with security agencies yet to announce the rescue of the 20 abducted prospective corps members.

The authorities have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could undermine ongoing operations.

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𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Nigerian Military Pensions Board Begins Payment of New Pension Rates, Arrears to Veterans

The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has commenced the implementation of newly approved pension rates for military pensioners following adjustments arising from the new minimum wage.

The Board disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, Squadron Leader Aliyu Mohammed.

According to the statement, the new pension rates have been implemented, while the applicable arrears have been processed for payment into the accounts of all military pensioners effective Oct. 2, 2026.

The Board expressed appreciation to military pensioners for their patience, understanding and cooperation throughout the implementation process.

It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring timely pension payments and improving pension administration in recognition of the sacrifices and invaluable service rendered by Nigeria’s military veterans.

The development is expected to provide relief to retired military personnel whose pension entitlements are affected by the adjustment.

The Board urged continued cooperation as it works to strengthen pension administration and fulfil its obligations to military retirees.