Tag: Nigerian Army
Army kills scores, arrests bandits in Sokoto
The Army has arrested three suspects in Sokoto State it described as notorious bandits.
Why we got into trouble in 2019 elections – Army
The Nigerian Army has said that it incurred the anger of politicians because it refused to compromise the integrity of…
Update On Boko Haram Attack: Lieutenant Colonel Killed, Many Soldiers Missing
Military sources confirmed on Friday that a Lieutenant Colonel, who was the Commander of the 153 Troops Battalion in Kareto…
Boko Haram insurgents Overrun another army base, kill commander
Islamist insurgents overran a Nigerian army base in the country’s northeast, killing at least the commander, two Nigerian security sources…
Faces of 8 Boko Haram media terrorists killed by Nigerian army
Here are the faces of eight of the nine Boko Haram terrorists, who constituted the group's media team.The Nigerian army…
Incredible! Nigerian soldiers flee as Boko Haram captures Borno town
Boko Haram, on Sunday, captured Marte, headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, dependable sources have confirmed in…
Nigerian Soldiers Arrest 5 Kidnappers In Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Exercise HARBIN KUNAMA 111, have arrested 5 kidnappers behind Sheme village, along Ruwan-Godiya forest…
Banditry: Army ready to protect Kano, Jigawa
Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Bamidele Ali-Alabi says the military is prepared to protect Kano and Jigawa states…
Oil bunkering, piracy: Army nabs 22 suspects
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has arrested a total of 22 suspects in anti-oil bunkering…
Army arrests 3 suspected kidnappers, as victim recounts ordeal
Nigerian Army 6th Division, Port Harcourt, has handed over three male suspected kidnappers and rapists (names withheld), it arrested to…
FEC okays N970.2m for provision of barracks for Nigeria Customs
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N970.2 million for the provision of residential accommodation for the…
Boko Haram: Troops repel fresh attack in Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday repelled attacks coordinated by Boko Haram at Moloi Village on the outskirts of…
How we prevented Rivers from destruction during 2019 polls – Army
Brig.-Gen. Felix Omongue, Acting Director of Operations, Nigerian Army, has disclosed that Rivers would have burnt to ashes, if not…
Unpatriotic elements, foreign collaborators plan to disrupt Nigeria’s democratic process – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday alleged that some unpatriotic elements in collusion with their foreign collaborators are planning to derail…
Nigerian Army set to establish 3 secondary schools in Ekiti
The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements for the establishment of three command secondary schools in Ekiti. The state Commissioner for…
Army destroys 500 drums of adulterated diesel
The Nigerian Army has destroyed 500 drums of adulterated diesel and two cars seized from smugglers in Jebs Community in…
Army says rules of engagement against cruelty to man
The Nigerian Army says its Training, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement and Standard Operating Procedure are against cruel punishment…
Nigerian army 4 Brigade range classification exercise kicks off Thursday
The 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin in Edo, has announced that it would commence its 2019 Range classification exercise on…
Air Force probes alleged killing of residents in Zamfara
A team of Nigerian Air Force officers, led by AVM Idi Lubo, on Friday arrived Zamfara to investigate allegations that…
Oba of Benin lauds Nigerian Army for protecting democracy
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has lauded the Nigerian Army…
Boko Haram: Army repels attack on Damaturu
The Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE of Nigerian Army in Damaturu, on Wednesday, said it successfully repelled suspected Boko Haram…
Operations to combat terrorism has recorded success – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says ongoing military operations to combat terrorism, banditry and economic sabotage has recorded some successes in…
Army, Police, others receive Grand cereals awards
No fewer than 60 indigenous distribution companies patronising products of Grand Cereals Limited have been awarded by the company.
Nigerian Army releases Gov Wike’s aide, SARS re-arrest him
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt An aide of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Kenneth Opusingi, arrested by soldiers has been released.…
Rivers Guber Poll: Nigerian Army rejects INEC’s report
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Nigerian Army has expressed shock over its indictment by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on…
Gunmen kill Nigerian Army Garrison Commander
An army spokesman has confirmed the killing of Col. Mohammed Barack, the Garrison Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade of Nigerian Army…
Asari Dokubo demands release of two cousins allegedly arrested by Army
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ex-Niger Delta warlord, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has called for the unconditional release of two of his cousins…
2019 Polls: Again, Army explains role
The Nigerian Army has again clarified that its role in the 2019 general elections is purely assisting the civil authority…
Troops foil robbery attempt on Benin-Lagos expressway
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, on Friday foiled a suspected robbery attempt on the Benin-Lagos expressway.
Elections: Army embarks on “Operation Show of Force” in Akwa Ibom
The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has embarked on a joint show of force parade.