Tag: NIGERIAN ARMY
Nigerian army redeploys top officers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and posting of its top officers.
This is contained in a statement...
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies at...
ABUJA, Nov 6: Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after an illness, President...
Troops destroy terrorists’ enclave, neutralise 12 in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army says its troops have made significant inroads into the terrorists' enclave in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara, where they destroyed...
Oyo secretariat invasion : We “ll prevent reoccurrence – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Onubogu, says the Army will prevent a reoccurrence of Saturday’s invasion of the...
Troops intercept gun runner in Taraba, foil kidnap attempt
The Nigerian Army says its troops, in collaboration with vigilantes, have apprehended a suspected gun runner in Taraba.
The suspect, Mansir Mohammed, was arrested at...
Police arrest army Lance Cpl. for allegedly stabbing a motorcyclist
The Police in Lagos State have confirmed the arrest of a Nigerian Army Lance Corporal attached to 159 Battalion in Yobe, for allegedly stabbing...
Anambra task force recovers 9 home-made bombs, 4 walkie talkies from...
The Anambra State Joint Security Force, has extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the state to Ogbaru forest.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the...
Nigeria’ll continue witnessing improved stability across operation theatres – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says Nigeria will continue to witness improved peace and stability across all its theatres of...
Troops neutralise several terrorists in N/West, intercept illicit drugs in Ogun...
The Nigerian Army says its troops have, in a series of coordinated operations, raided terrorists’ enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara States, resulting in the...
Army will ensure total defeat of insurgents, others – Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total defeat...
Easter: Live in spirit of brotherly love, Archbishop tells Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged Nigerians to make more effort to live in the spirit of brotherly...
INC condemns raid on Clark’s country home
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has condemned the raid by the Nigerian Army on the country home of Ijaw leader Chief Edwin Clark in...
Military declares 8 persons wanted for alleged killing of soldiers in...
The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the gruesome murder of 17 officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army...
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover arms in Borno, Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Hybrid Forces have neutralised some terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled cattle in Borno and...
Senate Committee lauds security agencies over rescue of kidnapped students
The Senate Committee on Army has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped students of LEA School Kuriga in Chukun Local Government...
Army’ll continue to build capacity to surmount security threats -GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, says the Nigerian Army will continue to build the capacity of its officers...
Troops rescue 78 victims, neutralise 5 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army said the Combat Team of the 7th Division on Friday rescued 78 hostages, comprising 35 women and 43 children, during an...
