Tag: Nigerian Army
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…
Troops destroy IPOB/ESN camp, capture weapons in Abia
In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the Army detailed that the operation took place early…
Again, Army busts illegal refineries in Abia, nabs 21 suspects
Thursday’s operation at Obuaku and Imo River Waterside in Ipu town, is coming within one month of its crackdown on…
NDA unveils bust of first Nigerian Army female General Aderonke Kale
Also speaking, Maj.-Gen. Abimbola Amusu, who was the second female Maj.-Gen. in the Nigerian Army, described Kale as a trailblazer…
We operate multiple religious training institutions – Nigerian Army
Contrary to insinuations in the viral post, Nwachukwu said the army had been operating multiple religious training institutions to cater…
Army has never failed Nigeria – Tinubu
“The Nigerian Army under my watch is committed to improving our operational effectiveness to meet the ever-changing violent and complex…
Nigerian Army at 161: 4 Brigade gives back to host communities in Edo
Speaking at the event, the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ebenezer Oduyebo, noted that the donations were to show the…
Troops bust 47 rail track vandals in Kaduna
The acting Commander, 1 Division Provost Group, Lt..- Col. IY Rena, was quoted as stating that the suspects were profiled…
Nigerian Army kicks off aviation unit with 2 helicopters
Speaking while inspecting the two helicopters at the Nigeria Police Air wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the…
Nigerian Army denounces claims of mass killing by troops in Southeast
Nwachukwu said the self-acclaimed leader through spurious and unfounded claims raised alarm on a viral video alleging that troops of…
Army debunks deployment of soldiers at FG, NLC meeting venue
The army urged members of the public to disregard what it described as deliberate and misleading falsehood being peddled about…
Deadly Kaduna terrorists’ commander, Lawal Kwalba surrenders to troops
Army authorities, in a post on its official X Handle on Wednesday described the surrender of the notorious terrorist commander…
Soldiers not involved in Kano Emirate tussle – Army
The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, dismissed the allegation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Troops kill 6 terrorists, recover weapons in Kaduna
The six terrorists were killed on Friday, 24 May 2024 through a series of ambush attacks in various parts of…