Nigerian military
Coverage of Nigerian military in the Nexus archive.
- Rescued Oyo pupils, teachers reunite with families after hospital discharge
Rescued Oyo pupils and teachers reunited with their families after being discharged from the hospital. The victims were formally handed over to the Oyo State Government by the Nigerian military a day prior to the reunions.
- Nigeria: Troops Conduct 14,221 Operations, Eliminate 1,597 Criminals, Rescue 1,516 Hostages in Six Months
Nigerian troops conducted 14,221 security operations from January to June 2026, eliminating 1,597 criminals and rescuing 1,516 hostages. The operations targeted terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arms traffickers, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime theatres.
- ISWAP bomb expert, senior commander surrender to Nigerian military – Official
An ISWAP bomb expert and senior commander surrendered to the Nigerian military. Haruna Sani, acting spokesperson for the task force, described the development as a major breakthrough in the counter-terrorism campaign.
- Survivors ask why Nigeria bombed busy market in effort to target jihadist group
A Nigerian military airstrike on Jilli market in Borno and Yobe states killed up to 200 civilians, sparking questions about the rationale behind targeting a busy area. Survivors and observers criticize the attack's high civilian toll despite the military's claim of a 'precision airstrike'.