Tag: NIGERIAN ARMY
Insecurity: Army trains personnel, security agencies on joint operations planning
The Nigerian Army has commenced a six-day Operations Planning Cadre for personnel and other security agencies to strengthen tactical leadership and enhance inter-agency collaboration...
GOC lauds troops as 45 Engineer Brigade wins 81 Division competition
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Adebayo Abdulrahman Babalola, has commended troops for their professionalism and resilience during the 2026...
ISWAP commanders, IEDs specialist surrender to troops in Yobe
The Nigerian Army says two commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), including a suspected Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) specialist,...
Ogun: Army confirms soldier, four hostages killed in foiled kidnapping attempt
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a soldier and four hostages during a foiled kidnapping attempt targeting Chinese expatriates at Magbon Village...
Troops eliminate terrorists, nab suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says troops have in the last 24 hours, neutralized scores of terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims and apprehended suspects in ongoing operations...
Troops clear terrorists’ camp, neutralize 2 in Zamfara forest
The Nigerian Army says troops conducting Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralized two terrorists and recovered arms during clearance operations in parts of Zamfara.
An operational...
Police foil cult initiation, arrests many suspects in Rivers forest
Security operatives have arrested 13 suspected cultists during an initiation ceremony in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers.
The suspects were apprehended in a forest...
Army dismantles IPOB/ESN stronghold, recovers suspected remains of slain personnel in...
Nigerian Army has dismantled a notorious camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN),...
Army urges soldiers to uphold discipline, resilience
Nigerian Army has charged its junior soldiers to uphold discipline, resilience and professionalism in the discharge of their duties, as it concluded the 2026...
Army, Kaduna govt. move to curb seasonal insecurity through joint action
Nigerian Army and Kaduna State Government have intensified efforts to tackle seasonal security threats through strengthened collaboration among security agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
Gov....
Battlefield only favors those who are prepared — Army
Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Maj.-Gen. Adewale Adekeye, has emphasized that only well-trained and prepared soldiers can succeed in modern warfare.
Adekeye stated this at...
Better training, smarter career planning key to operational success – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has called for intensified training and structured career planning to enhance the operational effectiveness of the...
Army clears air on soldier’s death in Katsina
Katsina, April 13, 2026 (NAN) The 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina State, has formally cleared the air regarding the death of a soldier, Cpl....
Army highlights dangers of social media misuse, launches awareness campaign
Kaduna , March 24 (NAN) The Nigerian Army has, on Tuesday commenced a three day Social Media Awareness Campaign aimed at strengthening cyber security...
Eid-el-Fitr: COAS lauds troops’ commitment to fight against insecurity
Jos, March 20, 2026 (NAN) Lt.-Gen. Waide Shuaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has commended troops of Joint Task Force-Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP)...
Army intensifies operations after multiple suicide attacks on Maiduguri
Maiduguri, March 16, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Maiduguri, Borno State, following multiple suicide bomb attacks on the metropolis.
The...
Efficient career planning key to tackling security challenges– COAS
Abuja, March 10, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says efficient career planning and management of officers in the...
