Troops Kill 15 Terrorists, Destroy Logistics Hub in Yobe Using Satellite Intelligence

Nigerian troops under Operation DESERT SANITY V have neutralised 15 suspected terrorists and dismantled a key logistics base near Lamusheri Village in Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State, military sources confirmed. The precision strike, carried out on February 22, 2026, followed weeks of intelligence gathering using satellite imagery and airborne reconnaissance, which identified the location as a major terrorist attack launch point and logistics hub.

According to military officials, troops, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), advanced on the site early Saturday morning. The insurgents opened fire as the soldiers approached, but the troops tactically outflanked the militants and blocked all escape routes before engaging in a fierce firefight.

During the confrontation, 15 terrorists were killed, while several others reportedly fled with suspected gunshot injuries. Security forces discovered extensive defensive structures at the site and destroyed all life-support facilities used by the militants, significantly weakening their operational capability.

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The operation also involved the destruction of five tricycles and two vehicles allegedly used for attacks and logistical support. Both vehicles and their contents were set ablaze. Troops recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, along with bandoliers and camel pouches, which are being analysed to aid further operations.

Two soldiers sustained minor gunshot wounds but are in stable condition, officials said. Despite the success of the operation, the military described the general security situation in the area as calm but unpredictable, emphasizing continued vigilance.

The military highlighted that the operation demonstrates the growing role of technology in counter-terrorism, including satellite intelligence and surveillance platforms, to track insurgent hideouts and disrupt terrorist networks in Nigeria’s North-East region. Local residents welcomed the strike, noting that it would help reduce the threat posed by insurgents to nearby communities.

This operation underscores the Nigerian Armed Forces’ commitment to tackling insurgency and securing civilian populations while highlighting the strategic advantage of integrating modern surveillance technology into ground operations.

Troops Kill 15 Terrorists, Destroy Logistics Hub in Yobe Using Satellite Intelligence

Deadly Boko Haram Attack on Adamawa Military Camp Leaves Soldiers, Civilian Dead

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a deadly attack on a military camp in Garaha District, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, leaving three Nigerian soldiers and a civilian woman dead. The attackers also razed a primary school and destroyed other key infrastructure, local eyewitnesses and community leaders reported.

The assault occurred late Saturday night, February 21, when the militants stormed the area, firing sporadically and catching security personnel off guard. Eyewitness Isaiah Yerima said the soldiers fought back bravely but were ultimately overpowered after insurgents launched a rear ambush through the Lar axis, leading to the deaths of three soldiers. A civilian woman was struck by a stray bullet while attempting to flee the gunfire.

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According to residents, the insurgents looted weapons, including an armoured vehicle, and set fire to the military camp before fleeing. “As I’m speaking, no structure is left at the military base except the Living Faith Church,” Yerima said, describing the scale of the destruction. The attack also destroyed the local primary school, further compounding the tragedy for the community.

Another witness suggested the military initially repelled the attackers but was overwhelmed by the coordinated assault from behind, highlighting possible gaps in security and the need for a thorough investigation. Community leaders and residents have urged authorities to strengthen the protection of vulnerable military installations and civilian communities in Adamawa State.

The Paramount Ruler of Huba land, Tol Barr Alheri Bulus, confirmed the attack and said that further details would be provided as they became available. Neither the Nigerian Army nor the Police Force had issued official statements at the time of filing this report.

This assault is the latest in a series of Boko Haram and allied militant attacks in Adamawa and other North-East states, which have repeatedly targeted communities and military formations, resulting in civilian casualties, destruction of property, and looting of weapons. Security experts warn that the persistent attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s North-East, despite military efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt insurgent logistics and arrest collaborators.

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FG Arraigns Abuja Pastor-Doctor Over Alleged ₦19m Fraud, Sale of Embryos

The Federal Government of Nigeria has instituted criminal proceedings against an Abuja-based medical practitioner and pastor, John Onuwabhagbe Abebe, over allegations bordering on ₦19 million fraud, unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records, and the alleged sale of human embryos.

Dr Abebe, a chief consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, is also a pastor with Living Faith Church, Durumi, Abuja. He is standing trial alongside his medical facility, Joje Abebe Hospital & Fertility Centre Limited, which was named as a co-defendant in the suit.

The criminal charges were filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory under suit number CV/005/26, by the Nigeria Police Force, acting on the authority of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

According to the three-count charge, prosecutors allege that Dr Abebe unlawfully released the confidential medical records of Mrs Mary Manga to members of the public without her consent. The alleged act is said to contravene provisions of the National Health Act, 2014, which mandates strict protection of patients’ medical information.

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The prosecution further claims that the disclosure exposed the couple to severe emotional distress, public stigma, and psychological trauma, in breach of medical ethics and the defendant’s professional oath as a medical practitioner.

In another count, the Federal Government accuses the pastor-doctor of obtaining ₦19 million by false pretence from Mrs Manga and her husband between January and May 2025. Dr Abebe allegedly represented himself as a specialist in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), collected funds for fertility treatment, and subsequently converted the money for personal use, despite allegedly lacking the competence required to carry out the procedure.

The charge states that the alleged conduct constitutes an offence punishable under Section 1 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006.

Most troubling among the allegations is the claim that the doctor sold the couple’s fully developed embryos to other patients without their authorisation. Legal observers say that if proven, the allegation could make the case one of the most consequential fertility-related criminal trials in Nigeria’s recent history, raising serious questions about reproductive rights, medical oversight, and ethical enforcement in assisted reproductive technology.

The case is currently before Honourable Justice A. A. Fashola of the FCT High Court, Abuja. The defendants are expected to take their plea when proceedings resume, while prosecutors are preparing to call investigators, medical experts, and witnesses to testify.

The court is also expected to determine bail conditions in view of the gravity of the allegations and the broader public interest surrounding the matter. Legal analysts say the outcome of the trial could set a major precedent for the regulation of fertility clinics, enforcement of patient confidentiality laws, and criminal accountability of medical professionals in Nigeria.

FG Arraigns Abuja Pastor-Doctor Over Alleged ₦19m Fraud, Sale of Embryos