Tag: Troops
Kaduna attack: Troops take over Jema’a LGA
Kaduna State Government has ordered the deployment of troops to Ungwan Pa-Gwandara in Jema’a Local Government Area, following an attack…
Soldier killed as troops repel attack by insurgents disguised as aid workers
One soldier has been killed as the Nigerian Army has repelled attack by Boko Haram insurgents who disguised as humanitarian…
Buratai to troops: You must take offensive posture against Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged field commanders to complement whatever approach they take in prosecuting…
Troops repel Boko Haram, kill 4 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops killed four Boko Haram terrorists when they attempted to attack 118 Battalion…
Troops arrest 20 suspects, recover arms, ammunition in Kogi
The combined forces of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies have arrested 20 suspected notorious criminals that have been…
Troops kill 2 Boko Haram commanders, reclaim communities in Borno
The Nigeria Army on Sunday said its troops had killed two Boko Haram commanders and reclaimed some communities in the…
Boko Haram: FG releases report on alleged deplorable condition of troops
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja released a report on investigation into alleged deplorable conditions of the troops involved…
Troops neutralise 5 insurgents, recover 4 AK 4
The Army on Friday neutralised five terrorists and recovered four AK 47 rifles at Gara village in Borno North.
Plateau killings: Buratai charges troops to be aggressive against bandits
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged troops of `Operation Safe Haven’ to be aggressive and decisive…
Warships, 7,000 troops deployed as Hurricane Florence cause catastrophic flooding
Pentagon deployed two amphibious warships – USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington – to offer disaster relief and search and rescue…
GOC to troops: Inflict maximum casualty on Boko Haram insurgents
Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army has given directive to the troops to…
Troops repel Boko-Haram attack on Borno town
The Nigerian Army and Police on Thursday repelled an attack by Boko-Haram insurgents who attempted to invade Jakana town in…
Plateau killings: Troops parade 3 suspects
The Special Military Task Force, “Operation Save Haven’’ on Wednesday paraded three suspects in connection with the latest killings in…
Troops urged not to be distracted by Amnesty report
Maj. Gen. Nicholas Rogers, Theatre Commander, Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’ on Friday urged soldiers fighting insurgency in the north-east not to…
Denmark begins withdrawal of troops from Iraq
Denmark decided to begin the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, which were sent there as part of the efforts…
Troops rescue 149 hostages, kill 3 insurgents, capture 5
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have continued to make progress in clearance operations to smoke out Boko Haram insurgents who…
We’re re-organising troops’ deployment for their comfort – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that there are plans to re-organise troops deployment in the…
Killer Herdsmen: Army deploys troops to Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army has deployed Special Forces to Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa States to quell the activities of rampaging killer…
Herdsmen clashes: Army to deploy Special Forces to 3 states
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian Army has deployed Troops to help stem the clashes between…
Troops rescue 2,000 persons, as 200 terrorists surrender in Borno
Troops have rescued over 2, 000 people including men, women and children in the Northern fringe of Borno, bordering the…
Buhari visits troop in Maiduguri to celebrate Independence
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria to celebrate the nation's 57th Independence anniversary with…
Boko Haram: Buratai Decorates Troops With Medals
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has decorated 65 soldiers with gallantry medals for outstanding performance in…
No time to rest yet, Buratai charges troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged Nigerian troops in the North East to always be alert…
Boko Haram: Outgoing GOC Tasks Troops
Maj.-Gen. Ali Nani, the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Task Force Division, Nigerian Army, has urged officers and soldiers…
Troops Rescue Abducted Police Officer, 3 Women
Troops of 133 Special Forces Battalion of 707 Brigade, Makurdi, said they had rescued a retired police officer and 3…
Troops Rescue 1,623 Captives, Neutralise 21 Terrorists
Troops on clearance operations on Monday at Jarawa village in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno, rescued 1, 623…
Troops Rescue 455 From Boko Haram Insurgents
Troops have rescued another 455 people held captive by Boko Haram terrorists, thus bringing the total hostages freed since Saturday…
Ghana deploys 205 soldiers to The Gambia
The Ghanaian government has deployed 205 soldiers to The Gambia to implement ECOWAS directive on the swearing of Adama Barrow…
Breaking: Hurray! Ezekwesili joins troops to search for Chibok girls in Sambisa forest
Co-convener of the Bringbackourgirls, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, has finally agreed to join Nigerian troops and others tomorrow to search for…
Troops rescue 58 people in 2 days
Troops operating in the North-East have rescued 58 people abducted by terrorists in the last two days, including 35 women…