Military Pressure Forces 17 JAS Family Members to Surrender in Borno
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- BBC News Worldseen 6 Aug, 08:20description edited
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Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militantsNigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ - yahoo.comseen 8 Aug, 21:28description edited
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Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
- bbc.co.ukseen 8 Aug, 21:57headline rewritten
Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abducteesNigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 23 Aug, 13:00description edited
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In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurde getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurden getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".
- DW Top Storiesseen 24 Aug, 18:57URL changed
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 25 Aug, 11:00URL changed
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- dailypost.ng15:12
Thu, 6 August 2026
3 reports- thisdaylive.com03:30
- BBC News World04:35edited after publishing
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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- bbc.co.uk6 Aug, 04:35their copy
- yahoo.com6 Aug, 12:29their copy
- The Guardian World12:40edited after publishing
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Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militantsPresident hails operation to rescue captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central region Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as the largest single-day hostage recovery in the country’s history. The release was announced on Wednesday after a joint operation, conducted by the military, police and counter-terrorism units, freed victims held captive in the dense forests of the Kainji Lake...
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- theeagleonline.com.ng21:04first to report
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- nationalaccordnewspaper.com10:28
Edo State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes,
- BBC News World19:57
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
- illawarramercury.com.au22:21
Nigeria's army says it has safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men.
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- newcastleherald.com.au9 Aug, 22:21their copy
- dailyliberal.com.au9 Aug, 22:21their copy
Mon, 10 August 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica07:27
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- vanguardngr.com12:34
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PERSONNEL of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued a kidnapped victim identified as Lucky Egbiki during a coordinated operation in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. The 50 years old Egbiki was kidnapped at his farm in Ubiaja, […]
- vanguardngr.com12:38
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — A combined force of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and Police is currently engaged in a fierce gun battle with more than 100 suspected bandits operating around the Zamfara-Kebbi border. Security sources said the operation involves troops of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 3, under 8 Division […]
- theeagleonline.com.ng15:59
- AllAfrica16:38
[Premium Times] The Nigerian Army had not officially confirmed the attack, the number of casualties or the soldiers' claims that several insurgents were killed.
Tue, 11 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:22
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Nigerian Army's COAS Intervention Battalion 3 under 8 Division, personnel of the Mobile Police Force and the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA are currently engaged in a fierce battle with a large group of armed bandits along the Zamfara-Kebbi border.
- AllAfrica11:18
[Premium Times] The victims were rescued after troops engaged their abductors in a gun battle in Dekina Local Government Area.
- AllAfrica11:48
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled a midnight attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai LGA of Borno State.
- AllAfrica12:37
[Premium Times] An official said the suspect was arrested during "a coordinated intelligence-led operation" in the forest located in Gariki General Area of Enugu State.
- tribuneonlineng.com14:50
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force,
- AllAfrica16:07
[Premium Times] Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly foiled an ambush by suspected bandits in Plateau State, killing one attacker and recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- thesun.ng10:27
Two of the 16 victims rescued from kidnappers in Kogi State have recounted their harrowing experience in captivity.
- AllAfrica12:33
[Premium Times] "During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of an armed robbery gang that specialised in threatening and robbing POS operators of their valuables."
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica09:54
[Premium Times] "The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries."
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:39
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a high-profile terrorist operative linked to a notorious terrorist leader and 60 suspected collaborators in separate operations across theatres.
Mon, 17 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:37
[Daily Trust] Many people have been feared killed early hours of Sunday after armed invaders attacked several communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
- AllAfrica05:42
[Daily Trust] Nearly 620,000 people have been displaced by armed banditry and kidnapping across the North-West, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said.
- AllAfrica10:23
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has drawn a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deploying strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and halt terrorist infiltration of vulnerable border communities.
- theeagleonline.com.ng10:43
- promptnewsonline.com16:33
Two people were reportedly killed after suspected Lakurawa fighters invaded Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area of
- Le Figaro (France)19:51
Le secrétaire du conseil du gouvernement local de Kebbe a indiqué que les assaillants étaient des djihadistes présumés du groupe Lakurawa, que des chercheurs estiment affilié à l’État islamique au Sahel (ISSP).
Tue, 18 August 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica09:28
[Vanguard] JOS - More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- AllAfrica14:33
[CFR] Despite undeniable progress, insecurity in Nigeria remains by and large intractable.
- AllAfrica16:18
[Premium Times] The military said troops rescued nine civilians, including an infant, after suspected terrorists opened fire on travellers in Unguwar Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:25
Chief Imam among victims as residents call for sustained military presence and intelligence-led operations
Wed, 19 August 2026
3 reports- promptnewsonline.com15:33
Seven women linked to suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Mafa
- blueprint.ng18:31
The police in Anambra state, Wednesday, said they have arrested Chima Ogumba, a 49-year-old armed robbery suspect in the state.
- vanguardngr.com18:39
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in parts of the state. The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during […]
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:04
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- The attack on the village of Ungushi illustrates the complexity of the violence suffered by Nigerian communities. The targeted community is predominantly Muslim, and the local imam was among the victims. The attackers belong to a recently formed group that operates in the grey area between banditry, organized crime and jihadism.
Sat, 22 August 2026
10 reports- thesun.ng06:39
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered an AK-47 rifle and other items in Plateau State, while a separate operation in Edo State led to the rescue of a kidnapped victim
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- vanguardngr.com22 Aug, 12:10their copy
- Le Figaro (France)09:23
Les militants de Lakurawa «ont massacré certains des nôtres» et en ont «enlevé beaucoup» d’autres, a déclaré Jibril Ahmad, du village de Dikera, ajoutant que certains avaient pu s’échapper.
- RMF24 (Poland)10:48
Atak na wiernych w Nigerii. Dżihadyści uprowadzili i zabili dziesiątki osób
- vanguardngr.com12:15
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have sustained their operational momentum across the Joint Operations Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiling a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
- silverbirdtv.com14:55
24 ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno MAIDUGURI — Twenty-four family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to an operational report released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, the individuals surrendered […]
- DW Top Stories16:22
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Witnesses said men carrying guns and machetes set upon two villages in Niger State. Many details about the attack have yet to be confirmed by police.
- Al Jazeera English17:58
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
- promptnewsonline.com18:45
A village head and a 90-year-old man were among worshippers reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists during Friday prayers
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:52
Eine Gruppe von Islamisten hat einen schwer bewaffneten Überfall auf ein Dorf in Nigeria verübt. Dabei wurde sie in Kämpfe mit einer anderen Islamistengruppe verwickelt.
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:37
U NAPADIMA naoružanih 'bandita' na nekoliko sela u nigerijskoj državi Niger oteto je više od 100 ljudi. Napadači su bili odjeveni u vojne uniforme, a vlasti se bore sa stalnim sigurnosnim krizama.
Sun, 23 August 2026
5 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)06:17edited after publishing
In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurden getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".
- vanguardngr.com07:04
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Udoka have dismantled identified strongholds of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) elements in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering weapons and materials suspected to be used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The operation, conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2026, was carried out in conjunction […]
- vanguardngr.com07:16
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Air platforms of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have conducted a series of intelligence-led precision strikes on terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State, reportedly killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The operations, conducted between the night of August 21 and the early hours of […]
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:23
Bei Angriffen bewaffneter Gruppen sollen in Nigeria Bewohner von Dörfern entführt und getötet worden sein. In mindestens einem Fall wird ein Ableger der Miliz »Islamischer Staat« verantwortlich gemacht.
- dailytrust.com19:39
The Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes have rescued a man who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu, Imo State. A security source...
Mon, 24 August 2026
9 reports- AllAfrica05:23
[Leadership] Four days after scores of worshippers were abducted at a Central Mosque in Dakera District, Borgu local government area, the Niger State government is yet to ascertain the number of the victims.
- AllAfrica05:43
[Leadership] Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 kidnapped men, women and children after armed kidnappers abducted them from commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
- AllAfrica05:49
[Premium Times] The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel.
- AllAfrica06:06
[Daily Trust] Terrorists have abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during last Friday's Juma'at prayer in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Premium Times] Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers at a mosque in Kpenya, Niger State, amid escalating attacks and mass abductions in the Borgu-Kainji corridor.
- silverbirdtv.com13:50
Bloodshed in Ikire: Five Reportedly Killed in Clash Over Osun Garage At least five people have reportedly been killed following a violent clash over the control of a motor park in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident occurred on Monday when armed individuals allegedly attempted to take control of the popular […]
- The Guardian World14:19
Gunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people seated in a forested area surrounded by armed men. Several children could be heard crying in the background. Continue reading...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:52
Niger State government confirms attack as rights group warns of growing mass abductions across northern Nigeria
- Al Jazeera English18:02
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
Tue, 25 August 2026
9 reports- allafrica.com08:44
The victim escaped from his abductors after being held captive for about five weeks.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said.
- informationng.com16:03
- BBC News World16:40
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
- informationng.com17:25
At least 30 people have been k!lled following attacks on four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday. Terrorists attacked the
- nigerianeye.com20:00
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- Al Jazeera English20:37
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
Wed, 26 August 2026
9 reports- AllAfrica04:32
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State.
- AllAfrica08:18
[Vanguard] Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
- AllAfrica08:21
[RFI] Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military and other security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. While local authorities are still verifying the number abducted, local residents said about 600 women, children and elderly people were missing.
- leadership.ng09:01
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Tsafe Local Government
- AllAfrica11:08
[Premium Times] "From the records I have, those kidnapped were a little above 60. Those who were killed were close to 30. Although the military has gone there and restored calm, some people have run away to safer areas," Abdullahi said.
- AllAfrica15:26
[Leadership] The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned the deadly terrorist attacks on four communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, demanding immediate action to rescue scores of people still held captive and bring the perpetrators to justice.
- Al Jazeera English20:45
With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
- Google News - Top Stories20:49
Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers Al Jazeera Nigerian gunmen raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study finds Reuters Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video BBC Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque France 24 Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping The Guardian
- BBC News World23:10
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)00:38Les enlèvements au Nigeria ont entraîné le paiement de près de 5 millions d’euros de rançon en un an
Au moins 7 825 personnes ont été kidnappées entre juillet 2025 et juin 2026, selon le cabinet SBM Intelligence, basé à Lagos, pour qui « l’enlèvement de masse est désormais la pratique dominante », pour les groupes djihadistes et les bandes criminelles.
- Al Jazeera English19:20
Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
Fri, 28 August 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica04:28
[Premium Times] SBM Intelligence, a research think tank, said about 7,825 people were kidnapped in one year, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, while Boko Haram pocketed over 90 per cent of the proceeds.
- AllAfrica06:38
[Daily Trust] The families of missing persons in Adamawa State have urged stakeholders in all strata of life to continue supporting the search for their loved ones who are missing, even as officials said 3000 people remain missing in the state.
- punchng.com07:09
Nigerian Army troops successfully raided a Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in Adamawa, neutralizing 21 terrorists and destroying their logistics. Read more about the
- AllAfrica07:57
[Leadership] Kidnapped victims in Nigeria paid N7.78bn to non state actors/terrorists in one year according to report by SBM intelligence.
- AllAfrica10:27
[Premium Times] The corps members were reportedly abducted along the Ofu/Itobe-Onicha-Igo axis in Kogi while travelling to Abuja after completing their orientation camp.
- AllAfrica10:28
[Vanguard] Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have killed more than 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and destroyed their camp in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
- AllAfrica10:28
[Premium Times] The Kwara State Police Command says it has rescued the Onigbesi of Igbesi, Oba Moses Oyinloye Omotayo, and two other victims kidnapped in Isin Local Government Area of the state on 22 August 2026.
- promptnewsonline.com11:19
Fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps have reportedly been abducted by gunmen along the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis in Ofu Local
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- tribuneonlineng.com12:48
A 55-year-old woman, Fatima, an Internally Displaced Person in Zamfara State, has recounted the horror of bandit attacks on her community...
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- thesun.ng16:07
Three people were injured by gunshots following a foiled kidnap attack in Garun Mallam town, in Garun Mallam LGAof Kano State on Saturday.
- theeagleonline.com.ng18:27
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica04:18
[Leadership] Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed a key terrorist leader identified as "Smally" and recovered arms, ammunition and other items in sustained offensive operation against terrorists in Katsina State.
- AllAfrica04:23
[Premium Times] The deceased pastor was identified as Hills Emmanuel, a former pastor with Dunamis Church and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Evangelical Ministry in Bokkos
- AllAfrica04:23
[Vanguard] Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified operations against ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe, arresting 15 suspected collaborators and neutralising several terrorists in the last 24 hours.
- AllAfrica10:06
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks.
Tue, 1 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica12:27
[Premium Times] The state government commended security forces for rescuing 21 abducted road users after a coordinated search of forests in Dekina Local Government Area.
- AllAfrica16:05
[Premium Times] The police say the achievements reflect the force's deployment of intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, enhanced inter-agency collaboration and tactical operations.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:53Terrorism forces 57 primary schools to shut in Nigeria’s Borno, 80 students remain captive: Official
Soldiers have been deployed in Mussa and Lassa alongside local vigilantes.
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:07
[Premium Times] Defence spokesperson, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
- AllAfrica09:01
[Premium Times] The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances.
Thu, 3 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica06:31
[Daily Trust] Nigeria risks losing a generation of children in conflict-affected communities to the psychological scars of the Boko Haram insurgency, stakeholders have warned.
- thesun.ng10:10
OPWS troops killed a suspected bandit and recovered weapons and ammunition during a patrol operation in Katsina-Ala, Benue.
- AllAfrica11:22
[Vanguard] Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in furtherance of aggressive fighting patrols across the Joint Operations Area have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered arms, ammunition and other items along the Gbise-Igyudu Road in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
- AllAfrica16:36
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have killed a suspected bandit and recovered weapons and ammunition during a patrol on the Gbise-Igyudu Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- nigerianeye.com13:00
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