Tag: Nigerian Army
Kaduna: 150 kidnap victims rescued through kinetic measures in 1 month, says GOC
Saraso revealed this when he received the Chairman of Kachia Local Government Council of Kaduna State, Dr Manzo Maigari on…
Why we arrested investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo – Army
However, the Army, in the statement by Danjuma, claimed that Fisayo Soyombo was arrested during investigation of the activities of…
Rivers: Troops nab 5 oil thieves, deactivate 46 illegal refineries
The Army spokesperson added that boats used to ferry stolen products and thousands of litres of stolen products were recovered…
Army arrest 35 oil thieves in four states
Items seized included 215,000 litres of adulterated diesel, 19 wooden boats, nine vehicles, and 20 nylon bags used to store…
Army implementing Tinubu’s policy on food security – COAS Lagbaja
He spoke at the opening of the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFARL) training workshop 2024, on Tuesday in…
Lagbaja hale and hearty, no acting COAS appointed – DHQ
According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of…
Fake News Alert: Nigerian Army debunks Lagbaja’s death hoax
However, the Nigerian Army quickly refuted the claim, dismissing it as false and urging the public to disregard the report.…
COAS Lagbaja promises new platforms for artillery corps
The COAS stated this at the closing ceremony of Exercise Vulcan Glow X, 2024 , Firepower Demonstration on Friday at…
Three suspected collaborators with terrorists busted in Taraba
The suspects were arrested by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations…
National security: Army harps on responsible use of social media
Maj. Gen. Sanusi Dahiru, Deputy Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, made this remark at the 37th…
Army: We’ve arrested soldier who killed Insp. Ganiyu, justice will be served
The incident is highly regrettable, given the Division’s commitment to the Nigerian Army Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement.…
Troops under siege? Nigerian Army denies attack claims in Imo
Unuakhalu recalled a previous incident on October 3, 2023, when the headquarters of the Isiala Mbano LGA was set ablaze…
Lagos strikes back: Illegal Army structures torn down at Yaba College
The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, as part of…
Army speaks on IPOB’s call on Igbo youths to shun ongoing recruitment
Nwachukwu described the call as a “brazen yet futile attempt to undermine national unity and cohesion”. According to him, this…
U.S-based Nigerian doctor sues Army Major over alleged trespass on property
A U.S based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has dragged Major Joseph Adebiyi of the Nigerian Army before the…
How troops killed 8 terrorists, rescued 40 hostages – Nigerian Army
The army revealed this n a post on its official X Handle on Monday. The Army added in the post…
Lagbaja: Drug abuse among troops in theatres of operation worrisome
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) said this when he declared closed a one-day seminar on warrior…
Troops kill 2 suspected oil thieves, nab 18 others
Danjuma said that in Ekeremor, Bayelsa, soldiers arrested nine suspects, destroyed three illegal refining sites, recovered 14,000 litres of petroleum…
Sokoto residents celebrate killing of notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah (Buzu)
In an exciting mode, Alhaji Aliyu Shugaba-Maiyadi, the Chairman, Coalition of Traders’ Association, commended the efforts and praised the military…
Nigerian Army reacts to alleged mass resignation of soldiers
Whie faulting the publication, the Nigerian Army, in a statement by its Director of Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu said…
Troops shoot eight bandits dead in Kaduna gun battle
The troops also recovered, three AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, four empty and four loaded with a total of 120 rounds…
Lagbaja: Army will not be used to sail some interests into power
As the Service that received the most image bashing as a fallout of previous military interventions in Nigeria, the Nigerian…
Troops kill wanted Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, others in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu…
Army seizes 238,500 litres of stolen crude oil in 3 states
Danjuma said that 110,000 litres of crude oil stored in an oven and a massive metal reservoir were discovered at…
Troops bust notorious Oyo kidnapper, Abubakar Shehu, recover 4 AK-47 rifles, others
According to the post four Ak-47 rifles among other weapons were recovered at the hideout of the syndicate in Itesiwaju…
Soldier in trouble over killing of teenage protester
The Army spokesman said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, had sent a delegation led by General…
#Endbadgovernance protest: Soldier arrested over killing of 16-year old boy in Kaduna
By Ayorinde Olaokun/Abuja A soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing…
Nigerian troops capture terrorists’ commanders, nab logistic suppliers
The troops also apprehended two logistic suppliers and collaborators while 50 terrorists and their families surrendered in North East. The…
Soldiers not fed poorly – Army
The statement said the Army authorities had investigated the matter and found it to be untrue. He also said the…
Another Chibok girl Ihyi Abdu rescued from Sambisa Forest
Giving details of the rescue, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Brig. -Gen. AGL Haruna, said the…