13 BRIGADE TROOPS RESCUE 18 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACKING. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.
13 BRIGADE TROOPS RESCUE 18 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACKING Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. A distress call reported that suspected sea pirates, operating in two speed boats and a wooden boat, hijacked a passenger boat moving from Nigeria to Cameroon. The passengers were kidnapped along Kombo Fishing Port within Cameroon waterways. Responding swiftly, 13 Brigade troops deployed at Ikang pursued the criminals, resulting in an exchange of fire that caused one of the pirates’ speed boats to capsize. The pirates abandoned their victims and fled into the surrounding creeks. All passengers were rescued unharmed. Commander 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General PO Alimikhena commended the troops for their prompt and professional response, stating: “This successful rescue operation demonstrates the cour...
The troops of 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with the ever dedicated Civilian JTF maintaining security and Vigilance averted yet another attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to unleash suicide bomber into the peaceful community of Sulaimanti,Outskirts of Maiduguri city early today morning.The terrorist carrying Improvised Explosive Device {IED},attempted to attack worshippers at Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer.He was however prevented from gaining access to the mosque.Unfortunately,5 civilians sustained injuries during the failed attempt.A team of Explosive Ordinance Device {EOD} have successfully detonated the remaining IEDs and combed the area.The injured had since been evacuated to the hospital while troops and security agents have intensified patrol within the general area.The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division,Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has also visited the community shortly aftr the incident.He commiserate with them and reminded them of their civic responsibility to arrest or report suspected persons who usually reconnoitre their domain before carrying out suicide attacks and reassure them of the military and security agencies' commitment to their safety and security.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 
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