Tag: The Nigerian Army
Army reveals plans for Plateau criminal hideouts
Oyinlola disclosed that Operation Enduring Peace would step up the dislodgement of armed groups, sustain intensive patrols in volatile locations…
Army denies recruit’s death at Zaria depot
“We wish to categorically state that this information is false and falls short of the record.
Army busts suspected arms dealers, seizes items in Taraba
The Army further revealed that investigations showed Adamu had sold “an AK-47 rifle to one Mr Bazoe John of Murbai…
Nigerian Army to revamp training, focus on special forces
Shaibu explained that the overhaul would be centrally driven by Army Headquarters through the Department of Training, with a focus…
Army injects fresh strength, deploys 3,439 recruits
According to him, the fresh intake will significantly enhance the Army’s operational strength as it responds to evolving internal and…
Army crushes kidnap plot in Abuja, disrupts terror cells across three regions
He said the troops of 1 Battalion (Reconnaissance) raided Sakwabe Forest on at Bachaka in Arewa Local Government Area of…
Army elevates 105 senior officers in major leadership shake-up
In a message to the newly promoted officers, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, congratulated them and…
Army promises justice after soldier allegedly kills Ondo bus driver
“Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, has vowed to expedite the ongoing disciplinary process against a soldier involved in the…
Army debunks report of bandits overrunning troops in Kwara
“The publication is a fabrication designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of gallant troops diligently working to…
Army intercepts stolen crude truck, dismantles illegal refineries in Niger Delta
Two suspects were apprehended in connection with the seizures. Meanwhile, in Bayelsa State, around Biseni Community along Kemezia Road, at…
Army denies harassment claims in Cross River land dispute
“Our mandate is solely to maintain peace and forestall any breakdown of law and order that could endanger lives and…
Bandit boss killed in firefight with Army
The Army encouraged citizens to provide timely and credible information to aid ongoing operations.
Army neutralises 15 terrorists, rescues 30 victims
He added that those operations were also intended to create safer environments that would support agricultural productivity in line with…
Army destroys 21 illegal mining sites, recovers 591,000 litres of stolen oil products
The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said this in a statement issued…
Why explosion happened at Borno military barracks – Army
“The explosion was due to the current high temperatures in Maiduguri, which led to the explosion of some munitions,” he …
Troops neutralise suspected killers of four soldiers in Rivers
Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, spokesman of the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Army presents houses to 20 wounded soldiers
“The importance of owning a decent shelter in a soldiers’ life cannot be overstated as it promises stability, security and…
15 Army Generals leave service
The statement said one of the retirees Maj Gen James Myam spoke his colleagues at the event.
Troops nab notorious terrorist kingpin, rescue kidnapped victims in Plateau
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended the troops for their unwavering commitment and urged them to…
Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno
“He also expressed gratitude to the public for their continued support of the Nigerian army, sister services, and other security…
Making right a wrong: Army conducts free medical services in community where military drone killed many people
In a remark, Council Chairman of Igabi LGA, Alhaji Jabir Khamis advised the residents to adhere strictly to the medical…
How we stopped kidnap attempt in Taraba – Army
“During the intervention, troops neutralised one kidnapper in a shootout with the criminals and recovered a Beretta pistol with four…
Nigerian Army inaugurates renovated school in Lagos
The Nigerian Army in Lagos on Tuesday inaugurated a renovated building for Command Day Secondary School to improve teaching and…
Army confirms killing of soldier, 2 NSCDC operatives in Rivers
The security operatives were killed and their weapons carted away while preventing militants from vandalising an oil and gas facility…
Nigerian Army denies killing of 25 soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army has denied media reports that 25 soldiers were killed in an attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents…
Video: Nigerian Army uncovers arms smugglers using Okada
The Nigerian Army has uncovered tricks employed by arms smugglers to bring small arms into the country through the seat…
Troops take over Gombe metropolis
The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Gombe metropolis to enforce the curfew imposed by the State government to stop…
Nigerian Army redeploys senior officers
The Nigerian Army on Thursday announced the redeployment of some of its senior officers. Those affected by the latest posting…
Report anyone demanding bribe, army tells prospective recruits
The Nigerian Army has advised prospective recruits to report any individual or group of people requesting gratification from them to…
Elections: Army uncovers plan to attack polling centres in 4 Niger Delta states
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had uncovered plans by suspected hired thugs to attack polling centres in some…