The Army has refuted some media reports that five soldiers were killed and others abducted by insurgents during repair of an electricity facility along Maiduguri- Damaturu road on Monday. Col. Ado Isa, the Army Deputy Director Public Relations, made the refutal in a statement released in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Isa who described the report as […]
The Nigerian Army says it will reinforce the role of religious leaders in the ongoing campaign against insurgency in the North East. On Wednesday in Abuja, Col. Sagir Musa, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, In a statement, said the Chaplain and Islamic Directorates of the Nigerian Army commenced effort to reinforce the campaign in […]
By Andrew Orolua Nigeria’s Army is determination not to allow any force whatsoever to destabilize the country, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai vowed yesterday. Threatening to deal decisively with subversive elements bent on destabilising Nigeria, the Chief of Army Staff alleged that the recent nationwide protests against police brutality and ageold bad governance were sponsored to destabilise […]
Troops of Army Super Camp have killed top commanders of the Boko Haram terrorist at the Lake Chad Basin during clearance operations. READ ALSO: Boko Haram terrorists kill Nigerian Army Colonel in Borno According to the Nigerian Army hideouts and camps of the insurgent in Tunbun Gini, Tunbun Nbororo, Tunbun Kayoma, Tunbun Kaza and Tunbun Fulani at […]
Fabian Ojumah, a 44 years old man from Abbi in Ndokwa-West Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command. Operatives of the Safer Highways patrol team of the Delta State Police Command arrested Ojumah for posing to be a fake Army Major and was also involved in the […]
In the face of persistent crises, the nation cannot afford any discontent in the military. Since the rebirth of democracy in 1999, the military has been overstretched. The armed forces’ return to the barracks has not been a restful one. They are either being deployed to quell agitators’ unrest in the Niger Delta or they […]
Lance Corporal Martins Idakpini and his wife Mrs. Victoria Idakpini have sued the Nigerian Army over illegal arrest. Mrs. Idakpini was arrested last week barely days after her husband, Lance Corporal Idakpini in a video the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen Tukur Buratai; and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, traitors and asked […]
The Nigerian Army says it is saddened by the attack on Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state.Over 70 people were killed Tuesday when Boko Haram insurgents attacked the village. “The Nigerian army equally notes with great concern about banditry incidents in some parts of the north western part of the […]
By Chioma Joseph To further boost military performance in the fight against insurgency and other security concerns, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, took delivery of over 17 sophisticated armoured tanks and artillery vehicles, built with modern technologies, from China. The new armaments worth billions of naira, were acquired by the Federal Government through the Ministry […]
Abuja – The Nigerian Army is ready to produce and store pure Liquefied Oxygen for immediate supply to isolation centres and designated hospitals for the management of COVID-19 cases. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, made this known at a news conference on updates on preparedness of the armed forces tl combat convid-19 and […]
Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Saturday burnt five vehicles intercepted conveying foodstuff, spare parts and assorted provisions to Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. Speaking to newsmen while supervising the burning of the vehicles along Maiduguri-Gubio road, the acting GOC 7 Division, Brig. Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, who is also the Sector 1 Commander […]
The Nigeria Army on Thursday handed over a corps member kidnapped by gunmen along Wukari-Jalingo Road to the authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). NYSC state Coordinator in Taraba state, David Markson, confirmed the handing over to journalists in Jalingo. READ ALSO: Buratai pledges more opportunities for women in Army He said a corps […]
Troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade (Army Supper Camp 2), on Wednesday, repelled an attempt by boko haram criminals to infiltrate their location during which the criminals were crushed beyond their imagination. The marauding criminals mounted on Gun Trucks who tried to attack the trooos formation located in Damboa LGA of Borno State, with […]
Abuja – A Corporal of Nigerian Army serving at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori, Borno State, has opened fire on colleagues killing four and injuring two before killing himself. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement on Wednesday, said the sad […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has been honoured as the “Most Outstanding Chief of Army Staff” by Society Watch Magazine. Nigeria’s Army Chief was singled out for his dogged, brave and fearless approach in containing banditry, terrorism and insurgency. Under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s military have recorded incredible […]
Former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj. Gen. Hakeem Otiki and his employer the Nigerian Army on Monday laid claim to the $376, 120 (N136, 155, 440) that was forfeited to the federal government on January 22. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on the said date had issued the interim forfeiture order upon […]
The headquarters of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Minna on Saturday said that the army is committed to the welfare of the families of its fallen heroes. Commander TRADOC, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Tarfa, made this known in Minna, during the 2019 combined celebration of the West African Social Activity by TRADOC and […]
The Nigerian Army says its troops of 232 Battalion of 23 Armoured Brigade under ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ deployed in Garkida, Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa state successfully thwarted planned attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for 23 Brigade, Maj. Haruna Sani, disclosed this in a statement on […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has urged officers and men of the Nigerian army who have already invested in the capital market to explore all available channels to protect their investments. This was stated by Acting Director General of the SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk during a visit to the 9 Brigade Nigerian Army in […]
The Nigerian Army has recorded 100 per cent success among candidates that took part in its just concluded Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE) 2020. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday. Kwara APC […]