Tag: Nigerian Army
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…
Army speaks on alleged abduction of travellers in Borno
“The fact is that members of the terrorists group emerged through the Dole/Bari villages in some vehicles with the intent…
‘Army lied on rescue of 20 police personnel from terrorists in Yobe’
Police said no police personnel was kidnapped or declared missing when suspected members of Boko-Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Buni-Yadi police…
Army honours 52 retired generals, in first of its kind
Army's Chief of Administration , Maj.-Gen. Usman Muhammed, said the valedictory dinner was the first of its kind in the…
Army holds first of its kind ceremony for retiring Generals
A total of 52 officers, made up of 23 major-generals and 29 brigadier- generals who have retired and will be…
Troops uncover IPOB/ESN bombs hidden on Imo highway
The troops also recovered four wraps of unexploded ordinances, one motor cycle battery, two vehicle alarm devices, one detonator, wires…
Army confirms death of 2 officers, 5 soldiers in battle with Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed the death of two officers and five soldiers during gun-battle with insurgents in Borno…
Nigerian army grieves again as terrorists kill 2 officers, 5 soldiers
The terrorists attacked the Rann military camp in Rann, in Kala Balge local government area, in three trucks at roughly…
Army foils attempt to kidnap doctors in Imo
The doctors were providing free medical care to residents of Amucha community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo.
Massive gun-battle in Imo: IPOB member, soldier dead
Troops have neutralised a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) and dispersed…
Babangida, Abacha, Obasanjo destroyed Nigerian Army – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, said the Nigerian Army became an "Army of…
#AnambraDecides: Army speaks on alleged escort of fake voters
Army says the duty of its personnel in Anambra is purely security-related and in support of the police, the lead…
Army: 2 IPOB/ESN leaders arrested in Enugu community raid
Army denies that there was indiscriminate firing and unprovoked burning of houses during the raid as indicated in a viral…
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army sacks brave officer Suleiman via text message
Auwal Suleiman was on strategic military posting as Defence Attaché in the Chad Republic when he got a text message…