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Troops kill 1 militia herdsman, recover AK 47 rifle, arrest 10 robbers

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

Troops of 72 Battalion Special Forces on clearance operation in Gbajimba, Baka, Tomanyi, Iyode and Dogon Yashi at the weekend engaged armed herdsmen militia in gun battle killing one and left one other with gunshots wounds.   The troops during the exchange recovered 1 Ak 47 assault rifle

News Politics

Soldiers rescue Gombe senator from angry constituents

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2018 0

A detachment of soldiers has freed Joshua Lidani, senator representing Gombe south, from youth who held him hostage. Lidani was held hostage on Monday after he visited the headquarters of Balanga local government area of Gombe. The youth accused the senator of abandoning them since he got elected in 2015 and demanded that he account […]

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STF refutes Journalist report on Plateau crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2018 0

The Special Task Force (STF), otherwise known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has refuted a report published by the Punch Newspaper alleging that the task force aid Fulani herdsmen to graze on farm lands.   In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the task force, Major Umar Adams and made available to our correspondent […]

World

Seoul: N. Koreans fired 40 shots at defector, hit him with 5

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2017 0

Four North Korean soldiers fired 40 rounds at a comrade fleeing into South Korea and hit him five times in the first shooting at the jointly controlled area of the heavily fortified border since 1984, the South’s military said Tuesday. According to the VOA report, South Korean soldiers did not fire their weapons, but Monday’s […]

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Boko Haram: Three Soldiers Killed in Ambush

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

At least three soldiers and a militiaman were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on the edge of Sambisa forest near the border with Cameroon, military and militia sources told AFP Saturday. The ambush occurred as troops returned to base late Friday in the town of Gwoza near the mountainous border with Cameroon after destroying […]

News In Brief

#DTNalert: Youths and soldiers clash in Riyom, Plateau state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Fatalities have been recorded in a clash between soldiers and some youths in Sopp Village, in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Scores of angry youths have taken to the streets to protest alleged the shooting and killing of two young in the community. More to follow

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[ICYMI] Youths attack soldiers in Plateau, destroy checkpoint, 3 vehicles

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2017 0

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Youths in their hundreds Sunday, attacked the Special Task Force (STF) checkpoint and vandalise three vehicles parked at the task-force Sector Nine Unit in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The reason for the attack, according to the spokesperson for the task-force, Captain Umar Adams, was that two men from Sopp […]

News In Brief

Gun battle between soldiers and gangs in Delta state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2017 0

There has been heavy gunfire exchange between military operatives and armed gangs around Tarakiri village in Bomadi LGA of Delta State. More to follow

News Nigeria

Tension in Jos, as residents, traders scamper for safety

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2017 0

Residents and traders in Jos metropolis scampered for safety on Thursday at about 5:15pm. The panic started at Katako market situated in Jos north. The Special Task Force STF Media Officer Captain Umar Adams said the panic was ignited by rumor mongers who are bent on putting fear in people. He said the STF is […]

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UPP urges military to probe clash between soldiers, tricycle operators

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2017 0

The United Progressive Party (UPP) has called on the military high command to immediately institute an investigation into the cause of the violent clash between soldiers and unarmed tricycle operators in Umuahia, Abia State Capital on Monday evening. The UPP pointed out that the investigation has become a matter of urgency because such issues as […]

News In Brief

Gun battle between soldiers and youths in Delta State

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

A gun battle happened this morning between military operatives and armed gangs along Escravos River by Okorenkoko village‎, Warri South LGA, Delta State. More to follow

Crime Metro

Photos: Soldiers recover body of prominent businessman murdered in Aba, Abia State

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2017 0

Soldiers attached to the Ngwa Road Forward Operation Base (FOB) of 144 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Asa, in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, recovered the body of an Aba-based businessman, who was reportedly killed by unknown gunmen at the weekend. Late Prince Kalu Mang Dieke from Amaogudu Abiriba, in Ohafia Local Government Area […]

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Umahi Wants Soldiers Who Brutalised Physically Challenged Man dismissed

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2017 0

Even after the 21 days imprisonment handed down by the Nigerian Army authority to the soldiers that brutalised a physically challenged man in Onitsha, Governor of Ebonyi , Engr David Umahi, still wants the two soldiers who brutalised Mr Chijioke Oraku, in Onitsha, Anambra State dismissed. Oraku, a native of Ikwo Local Government Area of […]

Headlines News

Soldiers Disperse IPOB members on solidarity march for Donald Trump (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2017 0

  Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, who trooped out in their thousands on some strategic roads in Port Harcourt, Friday, in support Donald Trump on his inauguration were barricaded and dispersed with gunshots in the air by soldiers at various areas.   The members, mostly youths, were dispersed for causing disturbances and paralyzing […]

Politics

Wike accuses Amaechi, soldiers of stopping collation of results

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2016 0

*Allegations are aimed at tarnishing image of the army, GOC   The Rivers State governor has accused the Minister of Transport and former governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, of using soldiers to rig the controversial Saturday rerun election by stopping the collation of results in areas where the outcome were favouring […]

Politics

PDP will deploy fake soldiers, policemen for elections, APC alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

The Rivers state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), says it has credible intelligence that the governor of the state, Chief Nyesom Wike, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have concluded plans to deploy fake soldiers, policemen and other security agencies. The APC said in a press statement it issued on Sunday that the plot […]

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Panic as soldiers begin operation stop and search on Niger bridge

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2016 0

Fierce military men of “Operation Python Dance” recently launched by the Nigerian Army in the South East, on Thursday, combed the surroundings of the River Niger Head Bridge in Asaba, Delta State, leaving motorists in fear of the unknown while they disciplined those who refused to take orders. The soldiers heavily armed, descended on motorists […]

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Army Chief Vows to End Insurgency

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Chief of Army Staff (CAOS), Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah, on Thursday, reiterated the military’s determination to end insurgency in the country. Gen. Minimah made this vow at the commissioning of the newly refurbished 81 Division Officers’ Mess built by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Tamunomeibi Dibi.He said, “Never again will Nigeria walk this

Africa News

Vietnam Celebrates 40th War Anniversary

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

Vietnam is holding a parade to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the military victory that ended the Vietnam War and reunified the country under communist rule. As top officials looked on Thursday, thousands of flag-waving Vietnamese soldiers, war veterans, and others marched toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The parade was a reenactment […]

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Pandemonium in Abeokuta as Bullion Van Kills Motorcyclist 

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

There was fierce protest in Oke Ilewo area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, yesterday, as a hit and run bullion van belonging to one of the new generation banks knocked down a motorcyclist, killing him on the spot. The development immediately trigger a violent reaction from the deceased’s colleagues resulting in many residents and […]