Tag: Nigerian military
Nigerian troops kill Abba Allai, other terrorist commanders, fighters
The commanders were killed alongside many of their foot soldiers, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, said while briefing…
‘How troops killed Bello Turji’s son, other terrorists’ kingpins in Zamfara’
The son of the notorious terrorists was killed by troops during a raid on Turji's stronghold on Fakai high ground…
Military and task of keeping Nigerians safe while crushing terrorists
However, it was the decision of NAF to initially stay tight-lipped about the incident that elicited displeasure from both the…
‘Six soldiers, 34 terrorists killed,’ DHQ speaks on ISWAP’s attack on Borno military base
The statement said “On 4 January 2025, an unspecified number of ISWAP/BHT terrorists riding on motorcycles and Gun trucks engaged…
Nigerian military speaks on use of drones used by terrorists
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations told journalists in Abuja on Friday that the drones being used by…
How 10 civilians died from airstrikes targeted at Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto – Military
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, through its Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba told journalists in Abuja that the Sokoto…
Troops neutralise 135, apprehend 185 terrorists in one week
Buba said the troops also recovered 113 assorted weapons and 2,415 ammunition comprising 72 AK47 rifles, 11 fabricated rifles, 15…
Military restoring hope to troubled communities – Group
He added that the military had continued to play its role to make more resources available, urging political leaders to…
Military affirms loyalty to Tinubu, orders action against coup mongers
According to him, the armed forces is steadfastly committed to the preservation and advancement of our democracy and are loyal…
Nigerian military speaks on terrorists’ ambush on troops in Borno
According to him, while an army Lieutenant died in the Borno ambush, four other personnel, who sustained injuries in action,…
Professor, 7 others declared wanted over killing of 17 soldiers in Delta
The 17 personnel of 181 Amphibious Battalion comprising a Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, one Captain and 13 soldier were murdered…
‘Decomposing hearts recovered,’ Military speaks on search for killers of soldiers in Delta
the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, said troops are…
Nigerian military dismisses alleged coup plot, threatens legal action
Gusau said the publication also alleged amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu, the…
Nigerian military issues strong warning to those calling for coup
Musa who called the coup advocates enemies of Nigeria, restated the commitment of the military to continuing to protect democracy…
Nigerian military is capable of ending insecurity — Tinubu
"Let me reiterate the urgency to upscale the fight against insecurity, which has robbed us of peace and progress. While…