Army hands over suspected drug peddlers to NDLEA in C/River
The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar has handed over two suspected drug dealers to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspects, Effangha Effangha, 37, and Eno-Obong Udome, 34, were arrested by Army personnel attached to the Cross River Government security […]
ESN vs Army clash: Houses, vehicles burnt, many feared dead in Imo
…Uzodimma imposes dust-to-dawn curfew in 8 LGs By Chinonso Alozie THERE was a bloody clash between the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and a combined team of security operatives, in Orlu, Imo State, which led to the loss of unconfirmed number of lives with razing of many buildings and vehicles. Vanguard investigation revealed that the latest […]
Buratai lauds troops for dislodging Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai has commended the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole for its success in dislodging Boko Haram terrorists in Marte area of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Musa said the air task force played a decisive […]
Army approves new postings, redeployments of senior officers — Musa
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has approved new postings and redeployments of some senior officers to different divisions, units and formations, to rekindle the spirit of professionalism and enhance productivity.
Stop demoralizing Army, Oba Oyelude warns Zulum
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has been advised to stop demoralizing the Nigerian Army with his constant condemnation but rather encourage them to boost their morale to tackle the intractable insurgency in the North East.
Banditry: Army arrests 41 Gana members, chief priest, 25 others
By David Odama Determined to clear the country of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities, the four Special Forces of the Nigeria Army, Doma have arrested about 41 members of the notorious gang leader Terwase Gana. This brings the arrest of Gana’s members to 119 since the death of the gang leader in September this […]
NSCDC arrests fake Army Major, recovers vehicles in Nasrawa
By David Odama – Lafia The Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 46 years old, Amos John Ewuga, for alleged job racketeering, impersonation, and fraud. The command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Muhammed Suraju Idris, explained that the Corps mounted surveillance and arrested the […]
How 26 army officers test positive for COVID-19 in Nigeria
The Nigerian Army says 26 personnel have so far been tested positive for COVID-19 following the death of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Port Harcourt, Maj.- Gen. Johnson Irefin. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Musa said that a total of […]
18 Army Generals test positive for COVID-19
At least 18 Nigerian Army Generals have tested positive for coronavirus, COVID-19, military sources told Channels Television, yesterday. The infected military officers were said to have had contact with late Major General Olu Irefin, who died from COVID-19 complications last week. According to the sources, the affected senior army officers were attendees of the 2020 […]
26 Army officers test positive for COVID-19 – Official
The Nigerian Army says 26 personnel have so far been tested positive for COVID-19 following the death of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Port Harcourt, Maj.- Gen. Johnson Irefin. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Musa said that a total of […]
Troops eliminate 20 terrorists, capture 4 gun trucks in Borno – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday killed more than 20 Boko Haram terrorists and captured equipment in an attempt to attack Askira Uba in Borno. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division Maiduguri, Col. Ado Isa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Isa said the terrorists who […]
