Insecurity: Army, media must collaborate to secure Nigeria – Maj. Gen. Chibuisi
The Chief of Civil Military Affairs (CCMA), Major General Gold Chibuisi, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the media to combat the country’s rising security challenges and promote national development.
Army arrests 43 oil theft suspects, seizes over 254,000 litres of stolen crude in Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 43 individuals involved in oil theft and related crimes, and seized more than 254,000 litres of stolen crude oil and petroleum products during operations across the Niger Delta region.
Army arrests 39 oil thieves, dismantles 18 illegal bunkering sites across Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in a continued crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) and related crimes in the Niger Delta region.
Insecurity: Army dismantles 16 illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta, arrests 11 oil thieves
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that troops engaged in counter-oil theft and security operations across Nigeria have uncovered and dismantled 16 illegal refinery sites in the Niger Delta over the past week.
Army urges Akwa Ibom residents to avoid shooting range during training exercise
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has announced plans to conduct its first quarter range classification exercise.
Army arrests 29 oil thieves, recovers over 212,000 litres of stolen products
By: Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a sustained crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, have arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. During the operations, conducted between March 3 and 9, 2025, security forces also deactivated 31 illegal refining sites and demobilized 26 […]
Okuama Killings: Army seeks dismissal of ‘frivolous’ suit by Bayelsa ex-LG Chair
The Nigerian Army has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to dismiss what it termed as a N2billion frivolous suit that was brought against it by a former Caretaker Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr. Lucky Okodeh.
Insecurity: Military neutralizes 358 terrorists, rescues 249 hostages in January 2025
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that joint military operations in January 2025 led to the neutralization of 358 terrorists and the arrest of 431 suspects nationwide.
Major shake-up in Army as new GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander appointed
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has appointed new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), new Corps Commanders and a new Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency.
Army explains detention of POS operator over kidnapping, terrorism allegations
The Nigerian Army has clarified the arrest and detention of a Point of Sale (POS) operator, Nansak Selbar, in Plateau State, accusing him of facilitating kidnappings and receiving ransom payments for terrorist groups.
Army dismantles 20 illegal refining sites, arrests 8 oil theft perpetrators
The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that troops of the 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have dismantled 20 illegal crude oil refining sites, arrested eight suspected oil thieves, and recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.
