Tag: Nigerian Army
Gory sight as Army recovers remains of slain officers, soldiers in Delta
Four senior officers and 12 soldiers were allegedly killed in an ambush when they were responding to a distress call…
Army kills ESN militant in Imo, Abia
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of citizens and will continue to sustain operations to…
Army inaugurates court martial to try personnel for murder, other crimes
Maj. Aminu Mairuwa, the Chief Prosecutor, said that the essence of court martial was to ensure that army personnel would…
Troops uncover 1m litres stolen crude oil at Rivers’ illegal refinery site
Eight reservoirs and five coking pots at the new site, with each reservoir having a minimum of 100,000 litres of…
Army refutes allegation of land grabbing in Osun
“We appreciate the very apt and timely intervention of Honourable members of the House of Representatives and the Osun State…
Troops kill four insurgents, rescue 11 victims
He said that a preliminary investigation showed that the victims were kidnapped on Tuesday from their village in Masuku in…
Troops uncover illegal refinery occupying over 40 plots of land in Rivers (Photos)
Six labourers working at the expansive illegal oil refinery capable of producing about three million litres of adulterated petroleum products…
Army explains how soldier ‘misfired’ self to death in Ogun
There have been speculations, especially on social media that the soldier killed himself because he was not paid his RCA.
Army intercepts 365 packs of cannabis sativa
Aminu who was represented by the garrison commander, Colonel Legborsi Deedum Nule, stated that the Brigade would not stop to…
Army speaks on alleged killing of 11 Fulani in Kaduna forest
By Mohammed Tijjani The Nigerian Army has described a report in a national newspaper that its troops arrested and killed…
We have dislodged insurgents’ strongholds from North East, North West – Army
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that highlight of the event was cultural performance by different ethnic groups, to…
Army arrests 2 soldiers seen in viral video brutalising civilian in Rivers
Lt. Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations announced the arrest of the soldiers in…
Nigerian army warns recruitment candidates against manipulation, fraud
“We appreciate the support and cooperation of the public, as we work to maintain the integrity of our recruitment process,”…
How we eliminated insurgents, rescued kidnapped victims in Niger, Kaduna — Army
“In the same vein, in early hours of 24 December 2023, acting on credible intelligence, troops of 1 Division ambushed…
‘Consider joining politics’- Badaru woos 113 retired Army Generals
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), LT.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja said the regimental dinner was to appreciate the retired senior officers…
Four soldiers dead, 2 oil workers missing in gunmen ambush in Rivers
The deceased soldiers were attached to the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Army denies involvement in Edo community land tussle
Army described as untrue the story by one Aigbogo Emmanuel alleging that personnel of the Brigade are interfering in land…
Islamic forum demands justice over bombing of Kaduna community
The spokesman of the Forum, Mallam Abubakar Rabo called on the Federal Government to ensure the arrest and prosecution of…
MURIC tackles Army on bombing of Kaduna villagers
MURIC said this while strongly condemning the killing of unarmed and innocent villagers in the Kaduna bombing mishap.
Tudun Biri bombing: JNI calls for thorough probe, punishment for perpetrators
JNI also said those responsible for deadly drone attacks on the villagers must be held accountable under the subsisting laws.
Nigerian Army distributes educational materials to schools in Ogun
Aminu noted that the programme was aimed at contributing to host communities and bolstering the country's education sector.
Kaduna village bombing: How I lost 34 members of my family – Resident
Over 80 people were said to have been killed when drones from the Nigerian Army bombarded residents in a mistaken…
Tinubu angry over army bombing of Kaduna village
By Paul Dada President Bola Tinubu has expressed indignation and grief over the bombing of Tundun Biri village, in the…
Nigerian Army claims responsibility for bombing of Kaduna village
Over 30 people were reportedly killed when the village was bombed on Sunday night, with many others reportedly injured.
Army donates borehole, undertakes healthcare initiative at Ogun communities
The baale (community leader) of Alamala, High Chief Akimade Yemi, expressed gratitude for the initiative.
What Army promises Nigerians during Yuletide
“As it stands today, troops have maintained an offensive posture, conducting several kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the forms of…
Lagbaja mourns as former COAS Chris Alli dies at 79
Alli, who was appointed the 9th COAS in November 1993 and was in office until his retirement from service in…
Lt. Col. Imam emerges first Professor of Nigerian Army
At the NDA, Lt. Col. Imam has through his Research and Development efforts enormously contributed to enhancing the visibility of…
12 things to know about late Aderonke Kale, Nigeria’s first female Army General
Kale who passed away last Wednesday in London was also the first woman to attain the rank of Major General…
BREAKING: Troops arrest alleged mastermind of murder of Plateau Fulani leader in Lagos
"The relentless pursuit by OPSH led to his tracking and subsequent arrest in the Ogba area of Lagos State, where…