Tag: Nigerian Army
Before we are all kidnapped
On July 3, Udo Peter and Philemon Oboh, both priests of the Catholic church, were abducted by gunmen in Edo…
COAS Yahaya: Troops undergoing rigorous training for 2023 election
By Victor Nwachukwu The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya has said that troops are already undergoing…
Army confirms terrorists’ ambush of personnel in Shiroro, mum on casualties
Independent reports claimed that between six and 30 soldiers were killed in the ambush.Seven mobile policemen were also said to…
Insecurity: Army to engage services of retired personnel
Yahaya said at this on Tuesday night at a ”Regimented Dinner ” he organised for the 2021 set of retired…
‘We never had it so good’ – Army dismisses claim of poor equipment, welfare
Contrary to claims in the report, Nwachukwu said the logistics and equipment as well as new welfare packages introduced by…
204 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to Nigerian Army
No fewer than 204 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members have surrendered to the Nigerian Army, through Operation Hadin…
Army deploys 5,800 new recruits against Boko Haram, others
Yahaya said he was glad to report that Depot Nigerian Army has continued to plan and conduct its training activities…
Army queries Methodist Prelate Kanu- Uche’s claims on his abduction
Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu said the insinuation that troops were complicit in the kidnap of the Methodist Prelate could not be…
Taraba shootout: Army confirms six soldiers, six terrorists dead
According to reports, six gallant soldiers sadly paid the supreme price, while one person is missing in action.
Nigerian Army blows hot over murder, beheading of two soldiers by IPOB
The Army, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the Nigerian Army, on Saturday, 30…
How army couple were killed, beheaded on way for traditional marriage in Imo
The couple were said to have been shot dead and then beheaded by the hoodlums.
IPOB maligning Nigerian army – Spokesman Nwachukwu
One Solomon Okafor of Radio Biafra London had alleged complicity by troops in a fictitious case of the kidnapping of…
Vacate Obalende praying ground: MURIC writes Nigerian Army
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Nigerian Army to vacate the Muslim praying ground at Obalende.
Army displays weapons captured from terrorists in Sambisa Forest
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Farouk Yahaya, who inspected the weapons on Tuesday, commended the troops for capturing the…
Army stumbles on bomb factory in Sambisa Forest
Earlier the troops uncovered the wreckage of crashed Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went off the radar with two crew…
Army invites applications for Direct Short Service Course [Details]
The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel, aged between 22 and 30 years by July 2022.
7,000 terrorists surrender in one week – Army
Authorities said 30,000 insurgents and their families had so far surrendered to the Nigerian military in the last nine months.
Four feared dead as army, youths clash in Edo
Some members of the community, however, claimed that two soldiers were also killed by arms-bearing youths, bringing the number of…
Nigerian troops, terrorists in gun duel; 17 killed
The commander said that the troops engaged a large number of the terrorists when they attacked a Forward Operational Base…
104 ISWAP fighters, families surrender to Troops
ISWAP terrorists have been responsible for thousands of deaths in northeast Nigeria, along with Boko Haram.
Ugwuanyi thanks Nigerian Army
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the governor congratulated the Battalion on a successful…
Insecurity: Wazirin Gummi drums support for Army
Gummi, who is also the Wazirin Gummi said there is need to consolidate the tangible gains made by the Army…
Three kidnappers shot dead in gun-battle with police, army in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Security operatives comprising of police, army and vigilante men on Wednesday shot three kidnappers dead along the…
Attacks on Igbo communities: Army tackles InterSociety
Army said InterSociety’s latest report is an attempt to incite the public against the troops, while accusing the organisation of…
Troops bust 39 illegal refineries, operators in Niger Delta
Some of the operations were executed in villages, creeks and towns in Emohua, Ikwere, Port Harcourt and Ahoada Local Government…
Nigerian Army speaks on officers assaulting traffic wardens in Oyo
The Nigerian Army said one soldier was arrested in connection with the assault on two traffic wardens in Ibadan while…
Army, Boko Haram in fierce gun-battle: Three terrorists shot dead
Nwachukwu said the gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation DOMINANCE I, came in contact with the terrorists…
Magashi asks new Army Generals to restore peace in Nigeria
Speaking at the investiture, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya charged the newly decorated senior officers…
Army to release romantic soldier, Sofiyat Akinlabi today
“I can confirm to you that an order has been made for the soldier to be freed and enjoy the…
Nigerian Army elevates 117 officers to Major General, Brigadier General
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya congratulated all the promoted officers and their families, and urged them…