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“We’ll punish those behind these killings in Katsina, Borno” – Nigerian army reacts

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

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

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Insurgency: Army takes delivery of sophisticated armaments from China

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

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

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Military to produce oxygen for management of COVID-19 patients

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2020 0

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 […]

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Army destroys 5 vehicles conveying supply to Boko Haram

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2020 0

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 […]

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Army hands over rescued kidnapped corps member in Taraba to NYSC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

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 […]

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Boko Haram Suffer Devastating Defeat as Army Repels Attack

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

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 […]

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Army corporal opens fire on colleagues killing four, injuring two in Borno

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Buratai wins award as most outstanding Chief of Army Staff

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

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

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Army, Gen. Otiki lay claim to forfeited N136m

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Army committed to families of fallen heroes welfare -TRADOC

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Army say troops repelled terrorist attack on Garkida

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Protect your investments, SEC advises Army

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Army records 100% candidates’ success in LCPPE 2020 practical exams

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Electricity unions to suspend services over army brutality

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

Disturbed by the increasing spate of attacks on its members, the leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) have threatened to withdraw their services, especially in locations where any of its members is attacked. According to the FCT chairmen of both unions, […]

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Troops capture terrorists, rescue captives in Borno –Army

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says its troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ have continued to neutralize more terrorists, capture gun trucks and cache of arms in several encounters across the north east. Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. Iliyasu said that the troops have continued to sustain the ongoing […]

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Troops chase of remnant of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Army says its troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ have heightened the tempo of chase of remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Northeast region. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement in Abuja, said that many of the terrorists were on […]

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Army reopens Maiduguri-Damboa road, assures users of safety

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2020 0

Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Tuesday reopened the Maiduguri – Damboa – Biu road for free movement of vehicles from and to Maiduguri, the Borno capital. The road, which had been closed for about 10 months, is the shortest route to different parts of the state through Damboa. The Deputy Governor of Borno, Alhaji […]

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Boko Haram uses stolen Nigeria army uniform – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, has said that members of Boko Haram now dress in Nigeria army stolen unifrom just as he cautioned motorists against stopping at irregular security check point on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road. Adeniyi, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Maiduguri, said that intelligence reports indicates that Boko Haram […]

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No mutiny disposition among troops of 159 battalion – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Army has described as false report that its troops deployed at Geidam in Yobe, allegedly threatened to abandon their duty post over neglect by military authorities. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, said in a statement on Friday in Abuja that troops had reiterated their loyalty and commitment […]

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Nigerian Army troops dislodge Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

The troops of the Nigerian Army have decimated more marauding elements of the criminal Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush on the convoy of the Theater Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi. The Theatre Commander’s convoy came under the criminals ineffective and uncoordinated fire from Anti-Aircraft Guns, Machines Guns, Rocket Propelled