Nigerian soldiers

Nigeria's Tinubu approved up to 80% salary increases for soldiers, with junior soldiers receiving the largest percentage. The pay raise targets personnel actively engaged in combat operations.

Tinubu approved up to 80% salary increases for Nigerian soldiers, with junior soldiers receiving the largest percentage boost. The government appears to be prioritizing pay improvements for frontline personnel actively engaged in combat operations.

Nigerian soldiers killed 102 suspected terrorists and other criminals in July, rescued 393 hostages. An additional 57 insurgents surrendered to troops during the same period, according to the Defense Headquarters (DHQ).

Nigerian soldiers rescued 11 kidnap victims and arrested 21 terrorist suspects during operations between July 21 and 22. The operations, named Operation HADIN KAI, Operation Fansan Yamma, and Operation MESA, also resulted in the destruction of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by terrorists.