Tag: Nigerian Army
Kwara govt reacts to viral video on ‘arrested bandits’
Among the year’s notable successes was the conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon of the University of Calabar, who received a…
Militia, not Army, responsible for deaths in Adamawa clash
The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade has denied reports that its soldiers shot civilians during a communal clash in Lamurde Local…
Soldier, one other killed as troops rescue 21 passengers from bandits in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade had in a coordinated operation on Tuesday, foiled an ambush by bandits, killed one bandit…
Three Immigration officers shot dead in Kebbi, Army rescues 21 kidnapped victims
In Maradun, soldiers from 1 Brigade repelled an attack on Baigasuwa community, rescuing trapped residents, although four civilians sustained gunshot…
Army gives update on troops’ search for abducted Kebbi, Niger schoolchildren
According to the Army, troops responded to the abduction of students from St Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…
No plan for forceful recruitment of youths into military – Army
The viral post had alleged that the COAS threatened compulsory conscription for youths who fail to voluntarily enlist.
‘How ‘mentally unbalanced individual’ killed soldier in Lagos’
The 81 Division Nigerian Army has conveyed condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased soldier. We…
Confirmed: Nigerian Army loses four brave men to terrorists’ ambush
The attack occurred while the troops, led by the Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba,…
‘How troops stopped possible abduction of 74 NYSC members in Borno’
According to the statement, OPHK troops were deployed to the scene after a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system monitored by the…
Army unveils official portrait of COAS
“You are kindly requested to update your media archives accordingly and refrain from using previous photographs, particularly those depicting the…
Borno: Troops rescue 86 hostages from Boko Haram, nab 29 terror suspects
The rescue of the kidnapped victims followed encounter of troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, under Sector 2 OPHK on…
Why troops stormed Anambra governorship election collation centre – Army
The statement indicated that the distress call indicated that corps members and other INEC staff were being held hostage by…
Yusuf hails Army for combating banditry in Kano
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the military for their dedication and also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing competent…
Army renews push to crush insurgency in north east – COAS
Shaibu also toured frontline locations in Bama and adjoining sectors, reaffirming his resolve to recalibrate operational strategies and strengthen combat…
Army’s Warrant Officer, nine others rescued as troops foil kidnapping plot in Benue
The Commander added that the rescued victims are in safe custody and being debriefed before being handed over to the…
Army debunks claims of using old photos in Kogi rescue operation
According to the statement, the photos in question were captured during a legitimate rescue operation carried out on November 2,…
Nigerian troops crush terror cells, rescue 17 kidnap victims, nab 20 suspects
Giving details of the nationwide operation, the source indicated that troops of 192 Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Task…
Nigerian Army loses officer, soldiers in battle against Boko Haram in Borno
the officer and the soldiers fell when troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured…
Army nabs 28 oil thieves, seizes 290,000 litres of crude
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 290,000 litres of stolen…
Crackdown on oil bunkering: Army nets suspects, dismantles refineries
According to the statement, the operations were carried out between 6 and 19 October 2025, targeting known criminal hideouts and…
Nigerian Army troops kill 4 terrorists, nab 53 suspects nationwide
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke raided criminal hideouts at Angwan Kuje in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, nabbed…
Your time is running out – COAS Oluyede warns adversaries troubling Nigeria
He said the Army must become more innovative, especially in delivering efficient fire support, given the evolving nature of warfare…
Army worried as South-West youths shun recruitment
Lawal said that joining the military didn’t amount to signing one’s death warrant, saying people die in their houses and…
Army, Navy donate borehole, health facility to Kano community
Governor Yusuf, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning ceremony, commended the Nigeria Army and the Nigeria…
‘How Army Commander led troops to rescue kidnapped victims in Kwara’
The victims were later handed over to the traditional ruler of Ayekale, Oba Pius Oluwole Oni Dofin of Idofin Odoeshe…
Troops kill 9, rescue 37 in nationwide crackdown on terrorists, kidnappers
Notably, 28 hostages, including a pregnant woman who gave birth during the operation, were freed in Sakaba, Kebbi State,” he…
Troops kill terrorists, nab 20 suspects in nationwide operations – Army
According to Nigerian Army, troops also intercepted 32 bicycles and a truckload of NPK fertilizer suspected for terrorist use.
Army reacts to alleged involvement of troops in Cross River land dispute
The Army, in the statement alleged that the report was intended to discredit the efforts of troops working tirelessly to…
Army confirms arrest of notorious Imo IPOB/ESN Commander Gentle De Yahoo
He said the operation was carried out on Sunday, following credible intelligence on the hideouts of the criminal kingpin
Troops kill 2 terrorists, capture weapons in Taraba
It said that the operation was to eliminate terrorist and criminal activities across the state.