RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS IN CLEARANCE OPERATIONS IN BORNO, NASARAWA, RECOVER ARMS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS IN CLEARANCE OPERATIONS IN BORNO, NASARAWA, RECOVER ARMS



In a proactive effort to maintain peace and security , troops of the Nigerian Army  successfully conducted clearance cum cordon and search operations in Borno and Nasarawa states, resulting in the obliteration of terrorists and recovery of firearms.


On 19 April 2024 troops in  collaboration with hybrid Force, carried out a Clearance operation in Kana Village, Biu  Local Government Area of Borno State. During the operation, troops had an encounter with the terrorists around Nguma Village and neutralized  two terrorists in the firefight.The troops also recovered  two AK-47 rifles, one motorbike, 6 bicycles, and other sundry items abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. The clearance operation is still ongoing in the general area.


In a different operation on the same day, acting on credible intelligence, Nigerian Army troops deployed in Nasarawa State conducted a Cordon and Search operation at a suspected criminals' hideouts around Abuni Village in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.  The operation led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 rifles, 2 AK-47 magazines, and 35 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special).   The recovered weapons were found in the residence of one Mr Abdullahi Musa, leading to the arrest of  other suspects.


These successful operations point to troops' commitment in ensuring the safety and security of the populace. We urge members of the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army, other services and security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations.

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