Tag: Nigerian Army
How Brig Gen Alabi Isama was inspired from childhood to become a soldier
By Ademola Adegbamigbe He was just a Form 5 student of Ibadan Boys High School when his zeal was…
Buratai seeks improved funding for Nigerian Army
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has called for improved funding for the Nigerian Army to meet…
Why we will sustain friendly matches for Army – GOC
General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army Rukuba, Maj.- Gen. Nuhu Agbazo, has said that the Division will sustain…
3 kidnappers dead in gun-duel with army in Rivers
A gun battle between officers of the Nigerian Army and kidnappers in Rivers State have left three kidnappers dead with…
Hunt for criminals: ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ begins in Niger Delta
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, says it has deployed troops for the commencement of “Operation Crocodile…
Army captures 2 wanted Boko Haram commanders, 14others
The Nigerian Army said it has captured 16 Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders of the sect during a…
7 terrorists killed, 8 others crippled by own IEDs in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said that seven terrorists died when their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) they planted…
Nigerian Army continues onslaught against terrorists
The Nigerian Army said that its troops had continued to hunt for fleeing Boko Haram insurgents and increased onslaught against…
No more Python Dance: Army renames South East training exercise
The Nigerian Army has bowed to criticisms by renaming its annual training exercises code named, “Exercise Egwu Eke” or Python…
847 soldiers killed by Boko Haram buried in Borno cemetery – Ndume
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, said on Tuesday that from 2013 till date, 840 Nigerian soldiers…
Remaining 4 abducted students in Kaduna rescued
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued the remaining four students of Government Day Secondary School Gwagwada in Chikun Local…
Army rehabilitates 15 ex-Boko Haram fighters
Fifteen former insurgents terrorists have been rehabilitated under the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme of the Federal Government.
Army neutralises 39 bandits in Zamfara
No fewer than 39 armed bandits were said to have been neutralized by soldiers in two different operations in Zamfara…
Insecurity: Nigerian Army begins nationwide training
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of training exercises and operations across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, as…
News Analysis: Boko Haram, Prayers, Indoctrination and Science
In recent times, two individuals dominated public discourse pertaining to the war by other means against Boko Haram: Lt. General…
Artillery movement: Army urges public not to panic
The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over movement for firing of field artillery guns…
Insecurity: Traditional ruler lauds army, Buratai bags title
The Sarkin (Emir) of Bwari, Alhaji Musa Ijokoro (II), has lauded the Nigerian Army for efficiently dealing with emerging security…
Army dismisses 3 soldiers, ties them with rope
The Nigerian Army on Sunday says it has dismissed three soldiers arrested among a kidnapping gang in the outskirts of…
Army nabs 5 key terrorists suppliers, fighters
The Nigerian Army says the Operation Positive Identification (OPPI) in the North East has started yielding positive results with the…
Army launches “Operation Positive Identification” in North East
The Nigerian Army Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) has launched “Operation Positive Identification” against the fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP…
Army intensifies campaign against insurgents in Lake Chad
The Nigerian Army has embarked on community sensitisation in northern Borno and Lake Chad basin, to rout out Boko Haram…
Operation Lafiya Dole assures Borno town of security
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Gajiram, the headquarters of Nganzai local council area in the Lake Chad area…
Nigerian Army dismisses rumour of Boko Haram planned attack on Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday urged the public to disregard the alleged planned attacks on Maiduguri city and its environ…
Sanwo-Olu pledges support for military schools
The Lagos State Government will be supporting secondary schools established by the military formation across the State to increase access…
Troops kill 3 terrorists in Borno, recover 6 bicycles
Army Headquarters says its troops have conducted a successful raid at Kirawa community in Borno where terrorists reportedly hibernate in…
Illegal oil dealings: Navy assures EFCC of support
The Nigerian Navy has promised to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tackling the menace of illegal…
Scores of Boko Haram fighters killed in Borno
The Nigerian Army troops on Sunday engaged the Boko Haram fighters, killing scores of them in Gworege community in the…
Depot Nigerian Army conducts obstacle crossing competition
In a bid to test the physical capacity, mental alertness and combat readiness of 78 Regular Recruits Intake, Depot Nigerian…
4 Boko Haram suppliers arrested in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested four Boko Haram insurgents’ suppliers in Borno, as part of a…
3 Nigerian soldiers killed, 8 injured in Boko Haram attack
The Nigerian army said its troops have dealt a devastating blow to Boko Haram terrorists along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram axis, but also…