Tag: Nigerian Army
16 Nigerian soldiers, 2 civilians killed in ISWAP terrorists’ ambush
The attack comes several days after it was reported that ISWAP leader in Nigeria, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi had been killed.
Nigerian Army tortured, jailed me for demanding better weapons – Ex-soldier Bukola
Amoo Bukola, one of the soldiers recently released from the Maximum Security Prisons, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos, has narrated how he…
Audacity of fake news: Army recruiting Boko Haram members?
Army recruiting Boko Haram members? It is my deduction that fake news is fecundated by prejudice; prejudices whether ethnic, political,…
Nigerian Army denies enlisting repentant terrorists
The Nigerian Army has said that it had not and would not enlist former or repentant Boko Haram/Islamic State West…
Plateau Killing: Army arrests 12 suspects
The Commander, Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali appealed to the people to volunteer credible information that would lead…
Troops foil Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Damboa town
Nwachukwu said the troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade successfully quelled a Sunday dawn attack attempt on the town…
Over 100 terrorists with families surrender to Nigerian Army
The terrorist groups had suffered enormous setback and recorded many casualties as a result of ferocious offensives by the troops
Nigerian Army hosts injured officers
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu, on Wednesday, hosted injured soldiers
Army speaks on Major-General Hassan Ahmed killed in Abuja
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of its former Provost Marshal, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Ahmed, who was killed by gunmen…
Army says 1009 detainees released not Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian Army (NA) has clarified that the 1009 detainees released to Borno government were not Boko Haram fighters.
Army chases James Matol soldier who killed NDU student Ugadu
The Nigerian Army has launched a manhunt for James Matol, the soldier who killed Miss Jennifer Ugadu, a student of…
2 soldiers killed in Enugu ESN attack
Two soldiers were killed on Tuesday when members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) engaged troops in a gun…
Rogue soldier who killed UNICAL student arrested
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier (name undisclosed) who allegedly killed a final year student of…
1000 civilians get free medical care in Ogun
As part of the activities lined up to mark the 2021 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Nigerian army carried…
Breaking: COAS Yahaya shakes up army’s top brass
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), Field Commanders…
GOC urges Nigerians to shun unnecessary rancour
Maj.- Gen. Gold Chibuisi, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has called on Nigerians to shun unnecessary rancour…
Scores of bandits shot dead in fierce gun-battle with troops in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops have killed scores of bandits in a gun-battle at Mayanchi-Dogo Karfe and…
Troops neutralize bandits, recover ammunition in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army said its troops of 8 Division have eliminated an unspecified number of bandits in fierce encounters in…
Bandit arrested while fleeing from Niger to Ibadan
The Nigerian Army said its troops operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle traveling…
Black Sunday for Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists
It was a black Sunday for Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Borno as Nigerian troops dealt them two devastating…
Troops bombard terrorists’ camp in Borno
The Nigerian Army said troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated more than…
Fierce gun-battle: Army rescues seven abducted Yobe students, teachers
The Nigerian Army says two teachers and five students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yawuri, Yobe kidnapped by bandits…
Nigerian Army arrests Chadian kidnapper
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested one Mohammed Maki, who claims to be a…
Nigerian Army begins massive shooting in Rivers
The Nigerian Army, 6 Division, has announced that has begun its annual massive shooting range classification exercise which will end…
Nigerian Army begs Boko Haram to seek forgiveness
The Nigerian Army has appealed to remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents to surrender, seek forgiveness, reconciliation and embrace peace.
Army shooting in Rivers
The Nigerian Army 6th Division in Rivers has announced that it would commence its annual shooting exercises from Sunday 13…
Army appoints Musa head of Operation Hadin Kai, top officers shuffled
The Nigerian Army has announced Maj.-Gen. Chris Musa, as the new Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, the counter-terrorism operation…
Army begins combing Kano’s Falgore forest for bandits
The Nigerian Army (NA) said its troops in collaboration with other security agencies have commenced clearance operation in Falgore forest…
Nigerian troops neutralise 3 Nigerien gunrunners
Nigerian Army said its troops operating around Sabo Birni border town of Sokoto State eliminated three gunrunners and recovered a…
Breaking: Army, DSS shoot seven ESN members dead, arrest five in Rivers
The Nigerian army says it has carried out joint clearance operation with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the…