Tag: Nigerian Army
Two soldiers dead as troops repel ISWAP attacks on military base in Buni Gari, Yobe
Uba added that intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support from the Air Component Command of Operation HADIN KAI enabled real-time tracking…
Why Nigerian Army’s action against Justice Crack is a national security imperative
The Nigerian Army recently arrested a social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere (known as “Justice Crack”), and handed him to…
Army detains blogger, soldiers over alleged Social Media incitement
The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as…
Nigerian Army sacks soldier over social media post on troops’ feeding
The sack of the soldier, a private, was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson of Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint…
‘You are liars’ – Family of slain NYSC member accuses Army of cover-up
According to the family, the incident happened at about 2am when military personnel allegedly entered the estate while Jamiu’s parents…
Troops nab IPOB/ESN kingpin ‘Calamity’ over killing of policeman, theft of Ak-47 rifles
According to the statement, the IPOB/ESN kingpin and his gang members were arrested during a raid on the terrorists' hideout…
Troops nab 15 suspected oil thieves at Dangote Refinery discharge point
The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday while attempting to connect their pipes to the discharge point…
Tears flow as Brig. Gen. Braimah, other fallen soldiers are laid to rest
Grief hung heavy in the air on Wednesday as Nigeria bid a final farewell to Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah,…
Army speaks on Cpl. Ude Jude’s death in Katsina
”The incident that led to his death did not occur within the barracks as speculated, rather, he sustained injuries outside…
Suspect linked to killing of Gen. Braimah arrested (video)
The teenager, identified as Tijjani, was apprehended on Sunday at Ngamdu while reportedly on his way to buy food for…
Brig. Gen. Braimah, three Soldiers killed in Terrorist attack – Army confirms
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade,…
Breaking: Army insists no General killed, no 17 soldiers dead in Borno attack
In a statement issued on 10 April 2026, OPHK stressed that these reports are not only inaccurate but constitute a…
Nigerian Army confirms loss of ‘some soldiers’ in Borno terrorists’ attack
“In a well-coordinated counteraction, the insurgents were decisively engaged and compelled to abandon their mission, leaving behind traces of their…
Okpebholo urges Edo youths to join Nigerian Army
Okpebholo also urged parents, guardians, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious institutions and youth organisations to mobilise and encourage eligible candidates…
Troops repel terrorists, free 31 hostages during Easter church attack in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a terrorist attack on worshippers in Kaduna State, rescuing 31 abducted civilians following…
Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 abducted worshippers, 5 confirmed dead
Troops have since intensified pursuit operations to track the fleeing elements to their enclaves, with ongoing efforts aimed at rescuing…
‘No gunmen attack on Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Kukah’s residence’
The Facebook post had alleged an attack by gunmen on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the…
Jos Killings: Army denies viral claim, explains how troops responded to attack
Rather, troops on receiving a distress call on the unfortunate incident swiftly mobilised to the scene, which was far away…
Nigerian soldiers, policemen killed in gunmen ambush
Armed gunmen ambushed security forces in the Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Tuesday night,…
Troop movements, gunshots expected during Kaduna exercise
“Therefore, 1 Div. urges residents of NAF Base, Mando, and neighbouring communities not to panic at the sound of gunshots…
How ISWAP Malam Fatori attack backfired, leaving 63 terrorists dead
The terrorists had launched a pre-dawn assault on Wednesday, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in a bid to…
Maiduguri: More suicide bombers still active – Army
“Preliminary information indicates that the terrorists may have deployed multiple suicide bombers into Maiduguri with the intention of carrying out…
Army invites media, CSOs to counter IPOB’s propaganda over IED images
“Unfortunately, IPOB sympathisers manipulated the blurred metadata and circulated altered versions online, falsely suggesting the images originated from Lagos and…
Nigerian Army mourns Lt-Col, Captain killed by terrorists
Military sources said several soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel and a captain, lost their lives during the clashes, although troops…
Army boosts operation with 15 locally produced armoured vehicles
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Kaduna, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, described the event as…
Operation HADIN KAI: ‘ISWAP lied, no 20 soldiers killed,’ Nigerian Army insists
According to the statement, terrorists have been circulating old photographs and outdated media reports to create a false impression that…
Army probes alleged killing of labourer by soldier in Ogun
The deceased was said to be a member of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development team…
Troops rescue 5 travelers from suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists
Nigerian Army added that in the aftermath of the operation, troops have intensified aggressive patrols and sustained area domination efforts.
Army foils terror plot, confiscates AK-47, ammo in Ondo
“Also, three mobile handsets, a jackknife, torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms and the sum of N39,000 among other personal effects,”…
Army arrests fake retired general
Anele said the suspect also falsely claimed to have attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru,…