Tag: Nigerian Army
Sokoto attack: Army begins special operation
The Nigerian Army has launched a joint security operation to clear bandits terrorizing Gandi and Tabanni villages in Rabbah Local…
Missing soldiers: Journalist says 10 corpses recovered, Army denies report
Nigerian journalist most informed about Boko Haram activities, Ahmad Salkida, says 10 corpses of the missing 23 soldiers ambushed in…
Army repels attack, neutralises 22 terrorists
The Army said on Monday it neutralised 22 suspected terrorists in Bama Local Government Area of Borno, while several others…
Army denies report of missing soldiers, vehicles in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as misleading reports of alleged missing of soldiers and military vehicles in an attack…
Troops rescue girl abandoned by Boko Haram – Army
Troops in Borno have rescued a “female child” abandoned by Boko Haram terrorists, who fled on sighting them, Army spokesman,…
32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender – Army
The Army has confirmed that 32 Boko Haram terrorists have willingly surrendered themselves to troops at different locations in Borno.
Nigerian Army constructs mini Dam in Yobe
The Nigerian Army, in its effort to promoting civil-military cooperation, constructed a mini dam for the people of Fika Local…
SON trains army personnel on ISO 9001 QMS Standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it had commenced training of the personnel of the Nigerian Army in order…
Boko Haram terrorists mark eid-el-fitri in Sambisa Forest, Nigerian Army, where are you?
The Boko Haram terrorists in a flagrant show of defiance have again openly celebrated this Year’s Eid-el-Fitr in Sambisa Forest.
Nigerian Army kills 23 Boko Haram members, recovers weapons in Lake Chad
Nigerian Army say it nutrailised 23 Boko Haram and recovered weapons during its clearance operation in villages in the Lake…
Five Nigerian soldiers killed by Improvised Explosive Devices
Nigerian Army authorities on Thursday said five soldiers had died along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno after their vehicle stepped…
Army committed to human rights advancement – GOC 7 Div
The Nigerian Army is committed to the protection and advancement of human rights, protecting women and children in the course…
Army receives support weapons from Czech Republic
The Nigerian Army on Monday received cache of support arms from the Czech Republic to bolster its counter insurgency operations…
Army hands over seized tugboat, barge to EFCC
The Nigerian Army on Thursday handed over a tugboat and a barge, allegedly seized from oil thieves, to the Economic…
Buratai promises to resist attempt to politicise Nigerian Army
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said on Tuesday that any attempt by individuals or groups to politicise…
Army arrest 23 suspected cultists, 15 others
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it arrested 23 suspected cultists preparing for initiation alongside 15 others for related offences.
Nigerian Army to commence manufacture of helicopters soon – Buratai
The Nigerian Army says it is working with some of its indigenous and foreign partners in the defence industry to…
Insurgency: Wounded soldiers flown abroad for treatment
The Nigerian Army in Lagos on Monday said seven of its troops wounded-in-action in the North East would be flown…
Army to deal with anyone caught with arms
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned that any citizen caught in possession of arms and ammunition would be dealt with…
Army denies any relationship with Sergent Bako
The Army has dissociated itself from one Sgt.David Bako, who claimed to be a deserter in an online report credited…
Arms verification: Nigerian Army set up 17-man committee
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday set up a 17-man Committee to verify arms and ammunition…
Army donates educational materials to Nasarawa IDPs
The Nigerian Army has donated educational materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.…
Nigerian Army kills 4 herdsmen planning to attack villagers
Nigerian Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, on Sunday killed four members of a herdsmen militia in Bauchi state.
5,000 People Benefit From Military Medical Outreach
Five thousand people from Wukari, Taraba State, turned out on Saturday to benefit from a free medical outreach organised by…
Army threatens arsonists, killers in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned arsonist and killers in Benue, Taraba and Adamawa states to desist from their acts…
Nigerian Army committed to rescuing missing school girls – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday restated the army’s commitment to rescuing the 110 Dapchi…
Insecurity: Ogomudia tells soldiers to sustain peace
Former Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), Gen. Alexander Ogomudia (rtd.), has urged the military to remain resilient and committed in…
Python Dance 2, Crocodile Smile 2 successful – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emabong Udoh said Python Dance 2 and Crocodile Smile 2…
7 herdsmen arrested for destroying farmlands
Troops again arrested seven herdsmen in Benue while destroying farmlands with their cattle on Wednesday.
Shekau: Army stakes N3m reward for information on whereabout
The Nigerian Army has placed a N3 million reward for information that will lead to the arrest of Abubakar Shekau,…