Nigeria Gains Strong International Support in Counterterrorism Efforts, Says Nuhu Ribadu



National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu says Nigeria is receiving increased international backing—particularly from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—as the country intensifies its fight against insurgency and terrorism. Speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State following the abduction of schoolchildren, Ribadu assured families that President Tinubu is deeply concerned and committed to securing their safe return. He emphasized that global partners are uniting to help Nigeria overcome two decades of violent extremism.
The report also includes updates from the Defence Headquarters clarifying a cross-border misunderstanding with Nigerien troops, activist Aisha Yesufu’s scathing open letter accusing the National Assembly of failing citizens amid worsening insecurity, and fresh kidnappings in Kano State just days after an earlier rescue operation.



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Military Reviewing Alleged Withdrawal Of Troops Before Kebbi School Attack — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says all operational decisions are based on intelligence assessments and the broader security architecture of the region
The Nigerian military has said it is reviewing the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, before bandits attacked and abducted 25 schoolgirls.

Nigerian Army repel assault by Boko Haram and ISWAP, take out six terrorists.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on their base in Mallam Fatori, Borno State.

According to Lt-Col Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for OPHK, the terrorists launched the assault around 4:30 a.m., targeting the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kangar with drones and mortar fire. Reinforced by the Main Force from Sector 3, the soldiers fought back with support from Nigerien fighter jets, forcing the insurgents to flee into the Tumbun waterways with their dead and wounded.

Troops recovered six bodies of terrrorists, five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, over 250 rounds of ammunition, rocket-propelled grenades, drone bombs, hand grenades, and an Android phone. Additional airstrikes by Nigerian and Nigerien air forces reportedly neutralized more fleeing fighters.

Some soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members sustained minor injuries but were evacuated for treatment and are in stable condition. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) praised the troops’ bravery and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the North-East.

Meanwhile, the trial of two top Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (aka Isah Adam), will continue on November 19, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The duo arrested in July during a DSS-led counter-terrorism operation are accused of coordinating terrorist cells across Nigeria and funding jihadist activities through kidnapping and illegal mining. Usman, who pleaded guilty to one count of illegal mining, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, while Abba pleaded not guilty to all 32 terrorism-related charges.

Troops kill 5 most wanted terrorist commanders DHQ.

Arrest 570 terrorists, rescue 134 kidnapped victims in July

…Deny oil theft of over N1.3 billion in Niger Delta

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said at the weekend that troops fighting to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements terrorising different parts of the country have successfully neutralised 5 wanted and notorious terrorist Commanders in North West an North East, including Amir Dunkei, Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, Ali Yar Daribiyar, and Yello Dambokolo.

Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), said some other notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.

“They include; Yakubu Jubril, Abubakar Yahaya, Isiya Sani, Haruna Abdullahi Ali Abba, Mallam Aminu Idris, Mohammed Hamisu (aka Mamiyo or Officer Mohammed), Shuaibu Bulama and Isah Abdullahi as well as Abdullahi Mohammed.

“Among the notorious terrorists eliminated were despicable, notorious cultists Prince Justin Ishimiri and an extremist kingpin Liamdoo Douglas Adekpe (aka Bajor),” he said.

This is just as the DMO said that within the month of July 2025, troops in various theatres killed large numbers of terrorists, arrested 578 suspected terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements.

Major Gen Kangye said troops rescued about 134 kidnapped victims, while a terrorists’ commander Ibn Ali and 151 terrorists as well as their family members surrendered to troops.

“Additionally, some notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were arrested and taking into custody for interrogation,” he said.
They include “Yakubu Jubril, Abubakar Yahaya, Isiya Sani, Haruna AbdullahiAli Abba, Mallam Aminu Idris, Mohammed Hamisu (aka Mamiyo or Officer Mohammed), Shuaibu Bulama and Isah Abdullahi as well as Abdullahi Mohammed.