• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 27, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Troops Kill 5 IPOB Fighters In Imo, Rescue 15 Hostages In Zamfara

by Tarkaa David
1 year ago
in News
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The combined troops of Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy on Tuesday raided identified camps of the outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra and Eastern Security Networt (IPOB/ESN), killing five of its fighters.

Advertisement

Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu who disclosed this in a statement said the raid took place at Ejemekuru in Oguta local government area of Imo State.

This is just as troops of Operation Hadarin Daji foiled a kidnap incident and rescued 15 kidnap victims in Zamfara State on the same day.

Nwachukwu said the troops in the firefight that ensued, overpowered the armed separatists and recovered cache of dangerous weapons in the process.

The Army spokesman said the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, two Pump-action semi automatic rifles, one locally fabricated gun, two magazines and three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

RELATED

Senate Unveils 37-member Constitution Review Committee

Senate To Meet Regional Stakeholders Over Insecurity

11 minutes ago
nigeria, flag

Nigeria, Benin Republic Collaborate On Strengthening Democracy In West Africa

16 minutes ago

He further listed motorbikes, two mobile handsets and a camouflage jungle hat as other items recovered from the IPOB fighters.

In another operation same-day, troops deployed for counter-insurgency operations in North West Nigeria successfully rescued 15 kidnap victims in Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government area of Zamfara State.

The Army imagemaker stressed the troops responded to a distress call where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, “overpowering and compelling them to abandon their victims, as they scampered into the forest”.

He said all abductees were rescued unharmed.

General Nwachukwu expressed the Army’s resolute commitment to mitigating security challenges in troubled areas across the country.

He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Nigeria ArmyNigerian Navy
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Vigilante Members Murdered Zamfara Islamic Cleric, Not CPG — State Gov’t

Next Post

A Fugitive Member Of Yusuf Ghazi’s Group Spoke About American Financing

Tarkaa David

Tarkaa David

You May Like

Senate Unveils 37-member Constitution Review Committee
News

Senate To Meet Regional Stakeholders Over Insecurity

2025/06/27
nigeria, flag
News

Nigeria, Benin Republic Collaborate On Strengthening Democracy In West Africa

2025/06/27
Benue, Abia 2 Other States To Benefit From EU Social Protection Project
News

Benue, Abia 2 Other States To Benefit From EU Social Protection Project

2025/06/27
Tackling Reproductive Health Misinformation Through  Education, Advocacy
Health

CSOs Call For Unified Domestic HIV, TB, Malaria Funding

2025/06/27
Solid Minerals Get Only N24bn Capital Budget Despite Needing N250bn
Business

Nasarawa Attracts New $800m Solid Mineral Investment –Alake

2025/06/27
Edun Hails Adeniyi, Says Customs Contribution Crucial For Actualising N49trn 2025 Budget
News

Group Urges N’Assembly To Reject Customs Boss’s Tenure Extension

2025/06/27
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Ekiti 2026: Shun Bitterness, Be Responsible, CNPP To Politicians

2027: We’re Not Disturbed By Defections To APC – APGA

Tinubu More Focused On 2027, Defections Than Budget Implementation – Dickson

Get Involved In Politics, Benue Speaker Tells Youth

Senate To Meet Regional Stakeholders Over Insecurity

Nigeria’s Insecurity: Beyond The Religion Trap

Nigeria, Benin Republic Collaborate On Strengthening Democracy In West Africa

Benue, Abia 2 Other States To Benefit From EU Social Protection Project

CSOs Call For Unified Domestic HIV, TB, Malaria Funding

Nasarawa Attracts New $800m Solid Mineral Investment –Alake

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.