Tag: Army
Army rescues 31 kidnapping victims in multi-state sweep
“Troops engaged suspected violent extremists who fled into the bushes, rescued an injured driver, recovered his vehicle and evacuated him…
Army storms terror strongholds, kills seven, arrests 27 in nationwide raids
The statement described the operations as evidence of the Army’s revitalised combat posture and determination under General Shaibu to “take…
Yusuf hails army for swift action against banditry in Kano
He announced the donation of 10 Hilux trucks and 60 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force operating in the affected…
Why frustration over promotion exams led to arrest of 16 Army officers
Nigerian Armed Forces have confirmed the arrest of 16 officers for alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of service regulations.
Ignore Protesters’ invitation to take over, MURIC tells Army
MURIC's comment came on Saturday, via its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
Troops deactivate 27 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Delta Safe have deactivated a total of 27 illegal refining sites across Niger Delta…
Army rescues 6 abducted students in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued six students of Government Day Secondary School Gwagwada in Chikun Local Government Area…
29 bandits, 2 army officers, policeman die in gun battle in Zamfara
No fewer than 29 bandits have been killed by operatives of Operation Hadarin Daji in an onslaught carried out by…
Army kills 24 bandits, arrests 61 others in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army 1 Division, Kaduna have arrested 61 bandits and killed 24 others in Kaduna and other…
9 key terrorist social media personalities killed – Army
The Nigerian Army on Monday said it killed nine ”social media personalities” of the Islamic State for West African Province…
Army kills 2 terrorists in Borno
The Army said on Tuesday that it killed two terrorists, who attempted to cross into the Sambisa forest from Gwoza-Dure…
Ogoni Women accuse army of deliberate, systematic killing
Ogoni women, under the aegis of Ogoni Women of Praise have called on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to take…
Army goes for made in Nigeria TechnoGas cylinders
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of LPG cylinders manufactured by a Nigerian company for the flag off of its…
Army shoots, kills one person in Ogoniland
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has said the Nigerian Army has shot and killed one…
Army kills 63 Boko Haram terrorists, loses 7 soldiers in attack on base
The army says it has killed 63 Boko Haram terrorists and lost seven soldiers in an overnight fight as the…
Rivers PDP welcomes Army’s probe into alleged assassination attempt on Wike
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State has welcomed and commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai for…
Don’t blame army for involvement in elections – Bayelsa Dep. Gov
The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral John Jonah has urged Nigerians not to blame the army for its involvement…
We are committed to greater security – Army
The Commander, Command Army Records, Brig. Gen. Elvis Njoku, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to attaining greater…
Army sets up committee to investigate alleged assassination attempt on Wike
The Nigerian Army on Friday inaugurated a committee to investigate the alleged assassination attempt on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
Army promises enhanced security in Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army on Thursday promised adequate security in Nasarawa and neighbouring states. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
2019 Polls: Army displayed professionalism – IHRC
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) says Nigerian Army exhibited “acceptable restraint and discipline” in the face of provocation by…
PDP demands release of members detained by Army, FSARS in Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State is calling for the immediate release of its members allegedly being detained by…
March 9 polls: Army arrest 24 suspects for snatching ballot boxes
The Nigerian Army said it arrested no fewer than 24 suspects in connection with electoral offences during the Saturday Governorship…
Army hands over 14 suspected electoral offenders to police in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Army has handed over to the Nigeria Police Force 14 suspected political thugs allegedly involved in carrying out…
Elections: We acted within the law – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its activities in the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly polls were within the ambit…
Election bribe: Army parades Wike’s Commissioner, 29 others
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State paraded 30 suspect, including a serving Commissioner, lawmaker in the…
Poll: Army plans to arrest some Rivers LG Chairmen – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has again claimed that the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army,…
Defence Chief commends Army ‘election security situation room’
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olanisakin commended the Nigerian Army for responsively and proactively establishing the “Elections…
We remain neutral and give no politician any escort – Army spokesman
The Nigerian Army says no soldier or group of soldiers is attached to any politician or political party in any…
Army repels Boko Haram attack in Yobe
Troops of 159 Battalion, Forward Operational Base (FOB), Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, on Monday evening repelled attempted terrorists incursion…