Tag: The Nigerian Army
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari-Polo area of…
Troops repels Boko Haram attack in Gamboru, Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops successfully repelled attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Gamboru-Ngala in Borno.
Army launches Operation Last Hold to restore peace in Borno North
The Nigerian Army is to launch “Operation Last Hold” in Borno North and Lake Chad Region to restore socio-economic activities…
Troops ambush, kill 7 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops killed seven Boko Haram insurgents in the ongoing clearance operation in separate…
Nigerian Army nabs Boko-Haram bomb expert in Gombe
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested one Adamu Hassan, a ‘Boko Haram’ insurgent who specialises in making…
Boko Haram loses 5 members during gun duel with Army
The military has confirmed that troops killed five Boko Haram insurgents in a gun battle at Barkin-Dutse area of Adamawa.
Army announces special promotion for 3, 729 soldiers fighting Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Thursday approved special promotions for 3, 729 soldiers engaged in the counter-insurgency campaign in northeast.
I have lost confidence in army to protect my people – Emir
The Emir of Anka in Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, says he has lost confidence in security personnel to protect his…
Nigeria Army arrests wanted Boko Haram terrorist, 3 others
The Nigerian Army has arrested a wanted Boko Haram terrorist and three others. The arrested insurgent is number five on…
Army reopens Maiduguri-Bama-Banki international highway
The Nigerian Army on Saturday formally reopened the Maiduguri-Bama-Banki International Highway for commercial and public traffic.
Our major problem against Boko Haram – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has identified detonating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as one of its major challenges in the fight against…
Army reviews counter insurgency operations
The Nigerian Army has reviewed the pattern of information management in all ongoing counter insurgency operations and will henceforth communicate…
Soldiers kill 5 Boko Haram insurgents, clear enclaves in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops killed five Boko Haram insurgents in the ongoing clearance operation in Sambisa…
Soldiers kill 3 kidnap suspects in Kogi
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of three kidnap suspects and a soldier in Kogi during a rescue operation…
Troops kill 5, capture Boko Haram commander in Borno
Troops in Borno killed five Boko Haram insurgents and captured a top commander of the group in the ongoing operation…
We are not aware of Shekau’s whereabouts – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Friday dismissed as “misleading” reports indicating that the Boko Haram factional leader, Abubakar Shekau, escaped to…
Nigerian soldiers kill fleeing Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its troops on Friday killed several Boko Haram terrorists at Goniri community in Gubio…
Troops destroy Boko Haram tactical ground, recover battle tank, others
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops destroyed Boko Haram’s tactical ground, Camp Zero, in the ongoing clearance operation…
Nigerian Army embarks on road project in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had embarked on road construction project in Sambisa Forest as part of ongoing…
Soldiers raid shrine in Benue, arrest chief priest
The Army said it had arrested a native doctor, Tordue Gber (Tiv Swem), who allegedly acted as spiritual counselor to…
Nigerian Army kills more Boko Haram fighters
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops recorded more successes in the ongoing clearance operation to route out remnants…
Army begins manhunt for killers of beheaded soldier
The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation at at Toru-Ndoro community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, to…
1,050 Boko Haram insurgents surrender, many flee
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said 1,050 insurgents had surrendered to troops in Lake Chad and Monguno general area of…
Army commences 77 Regular recruitment from Dec. 29 to Feb. 2018
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced its online registration for the 77 Regular Recruit Intake for both Trades, Non-Tradesmen…
Nigerian soldiers repel Boko Haram attack
Nigerian troops on Monday repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents at a security check point few kilometres away…
Soldiers kill 3 Boko Haram insurgents, recover 200 cattle
The Nigerian Army on Monday said its troops killed three Boko Haram insurgents and recovered 200 cattle in Borno.
Boko Haram suffers heavy casualty, loses vehicles, arms to soldiers
The Nigerian Army has inflicted a heavy casualty on Boko Haram insurgents at the remote islands in Lake Chad basin…
Nigerian Army fixes Dec. 19 for 76 recruits passing out parade
The Nigerian Army has fixed Tuesday, Dec. 19, for the Passing Out Parade (POP) of Regular Recruits Intake of the…
Troops kill 3 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that its troops killed three Boko Haram insurgents at Gajibo village in Dikwa Local…
Boko Haram kills 3 Nigerian soldiers again
Boko Haram has killed three Nigerian soldiers in the past one week as troops successfully cleared 13 Boko Haram hideouts…