Nigerian Troops
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Six suspected terrorists arrested in Nigeria
World | Apr 11, 2015, 09:04 PM ISTLagos: Nigerian troops in the oil rich city of Port Harcourt on Saturday said they have arrested six suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition from them after soldiers raided their hideout.The suspects were arrested
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Nigerian army gains full control of town
World | Mar 17, 2015, 07:32 AM ISTAbuja:Nigerian troops have regained full control of northeast Bama town in Borno State after clearing terrorists from the town on Monday, the country's defence headquarters said.Nigerian troops have this afternoon routed terrorists from Bama in
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Nigerian army kills over 300 Boko Haram militants
World | Feb 18, 2015, 08:53 PM ISTAbuja: Nigerian troops killed over 300 Boko Haram militants in the last two days of counter-terrorism operations in northeastern state of Borno, the country's defence headquarters said on Wednesday.Several militants, weapons and equipment were captured.
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Nigerian troops capture Boko Haram leader
World | Sep 19, 2014, 06:27 AM ISTAbuja: Nigeria army have arrested a senior commander of the Boko Haram sect, which is blamed for killing hundreds of people since 2009, the country's defence authority said on Thursday.The commander, whose identity remain unknown,