Tag: Nigerian Army
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…