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  • Troops Neutralize 20 Terrorists in Fierce Northern Encounter

    Troops Neutralize 20 Terrorists in Fierce Northern Encounter

    Troops Neutralize 20 Terrorists in Fierce Northern Encounter

    Troops say they killed 20 terrorists during a clearance operation in the North-West, though several soldiers were also lost in the engagement.

    Further reporting across multiple outlets indicates the development is drawing heightened attention, with stakeholders watching for next steps from relevant authorities and institutions.

    Echotitbits take: While the military is scoring tactical wins, the loss of personnel remains a heavy burden. The focus must now shift from clearing forests to holding the liberated territories to prevent the ‘recycled’ presence of bandits.

    Source: ThisDay – https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/21/troops-eliminate-20-terrorists-as-soldiers-pay-supreme-price-during-fierce-encounter/ (2026-01-21)

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    2026-01-21 16:00:00

     

     

  • Army task force identifies Shariff Umar as alleged suicide-bombing network coordinator in North East

    Army task force identifies Shariff Umar as alleged suicide-bombing network coordinator in North East

    According to Vanguard, Operation Hadin Kai’s joint task force has identified Shariff Umar as the alleged coordinator of a suicide‑bombing network operating in Nigeria’s North East.

    The announcement signals ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent logistics and recruitment chains, while security analysts emphasise the need to protect civilians and improve intelligence-led prevention.

    THISDAY reported the same development under the headline “Joint Task Force Names Shariff Umar as Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in North-east,” while Premium Times’ security reporting also tracked the task force’s claims about the suspect’s role.

    What to watch next is the evidence trail: charges, prosecutions, and whether the disclosure leads to further arrests that disrupt the broader network.

    Echotitbits take: What to watch next is the evidence trail: charges, prosecutions, and whether the disclosure leads to further arrests that disrupt the broader network.

    Source: Thisdaylive — January 4, 2026 (https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/04/joint-task-force-names-shariff-umar-as-coordinator-of-suicide-bombing-network-in-north-east/)

    Thisdaylive January 4, 2026

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