Tag: Nigerian Army
‘You are liars’ – Family of slain NYSC member accuses Army of cover-up
According to the family, the incident happened at about 2am when military personnel allegedly entered the estate while Jamiu’s parents…
Troops nab IPOB/ESN kingpin ‘Calamity’ over killing of policeman, theft of Ak-47 rifles
According to the statement, the IPOB/ESN kingpin and his gang members were arrested during a raid on the terrorists' hideout…
Troops nab 15 suspected oil thieves at Dangote Refinery discharge point
The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday while attempting to connect their pipes to the discharge point…
Tears flow as Brig. Gen. Braimah, other fallen soldiers are laid to rest
Grief hung heavy in the air on Wednesday as Nigeria bid a final farewell to Late Brigadier General Omo Braimah,…
Army speaks on Cpl. Ude Jude’s death in Katsina
”The incident that led to his death did not occur within the barracks as speculated, rather, he sustained injuries outside…
Suspect linked to killing of Gen. Braimah arrested (video)
The teenager, identified as Tijjani, was apprehended on Sunday at Ngamdu while reportedly on his way to buy food for…
Brig. Gen. Braimah, three Soldiers killed in Terrorist attack – Army confirms
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the death of Brigadier General O.O. Braimah, Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade,…
Breaking: Army insists no General killed, no 17 soldiers dead in Borno attack
In a statement issued on 10 April 2026, OPHK stressed that these reports are not only inaccurate but constitute a…
Nigerian Army confirms loss of ‘some soldiers’ in Borno terrorists’ attack
“In a well-coordinated counteraction, the insurgents were decisively engaged and compelled to abandon their mission, leaving behind traces of their…
Okpebholo urges Edo youths to join Nigerian Army
Okpebholo also urged parents, guardians, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious institutions and youth organisations to mobilise and encourage eligible candidates…
Troops repel terrorists, free 31 hostages during Easter church attack in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a terrorist attack on worshippers in Kaduna State, rescuing 31 abducted civilians following…
Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 abducted worshippers, 5 confirmed dead
Troops have since intensified pursuit operations to track the fleeing elements to their enclaves, with ongoing efforts aimed at rescuing…
‘No gunmen attack on Sokoto Catholic Cathedral, Bishop Kukah’s residence’
The Facebook post had alleged an attack by gunmen on the residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the…
Jos Killings: Army denies viral claim, explains how troops responded to attack
Rather, troops on receiving a distress call on the unfortunate incident swiftly mobilised to the scene, which was far away…
Nigerian soldiers, policemen killed in gunmen ambush
Armed gunmen ambushed security forces in the Giro Masa community of Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Tuesday night,…