Army de-radicalises 15 ex-Boko Haram fighters in Gombe
No fewer than 15 ex-Boko Haram fighters have been rehabilitated under the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe State.
Troops arrest cult gang, 3 soldiers, students in Maiduguri
By: Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army on Sunday 22 September arrested a gang of suspected cultists, who are suspected to engage in armed robbery and kidnapping in Maiduguri and its environs. Following credible information received from well-meaning individuals, the suspects were arrested, by troops of the Nigerian Army Super Camp 1 Molai, in line with […]
Breaking: Army declares ‘Operation Positive Identification’, in North-East, asks Nigerians to carry their ID Cards
The Nigerian Army Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) has urged Nigerian operating around the North East region of the country to carry valid identifications.
Troops eliminate 7 top commanders of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists – Army
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force and Nigerian Armed Forces have eliminated not less than seven commanders of Boko Haram terrorists in Tumbus of Lake Chad region, Army Headquarters says.
Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists fleeing to North, Central Africa – Army
The Nigerian Army says there is observed massive exodus of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists out of their hideout in Lake Chad Tumbus to North and Central Africa sub-regions.
Army urges public to disregard rumour of attack on Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday urged the members of the public to disregard the alleged attacks on Maiduguri city and environs. It added that residents should carry on with their routine lawful businesses without fear or hindrance. Col. Ado Isa, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, made this known in a statement on the army’s […]
Army dispel news of planned Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
Says no need to panic Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Army has assured residents and people living in Maiduguri and environs to disregard rumours and insinuations being peddled in certain quarters of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists which is causing unease saying there is no need for panic. This is contained in a […]
Boko Haram: Who is afraid of Super Camp Strategy?
By Richards Murphy I was jolted out of my seat when I read the story published about Boko Haram by Reuters titled ‘Islamic State fills the void in Nigeria as soldiers retreat to ‘super camps”. I imagined how such a piece laced with outright mischief, and illogical conclusions would have passed editorial integrity and certified […]
Missing Millions of Naira: Army convenes court martial to try Major General Hakeem Otiki, GOC 8 Division
The Nigerian Army High Command on Tuesday inaugurated a General Court Martial (GCM) to try Major General Hakeem Otiki, General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, over the stealing of large sums of money put between #400million and #600 by soldiers attached to the GOC.
Wildlife Society honours Buratai with award
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai receives ‘FELLOW WILDLIFE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA HONOUR AWARD’. The award was received on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Anthony Bamidele Omozoje at the Wildlife Society of Nigeria Annual Conference 2019. The conference […]
DEVELOPING: Trial of General Otiki over missing N400m ongoing in Abuja
By Joseph Erunke THE Nigerian Army has begun the trial of the former General Officer Commanding, GOC 8 Division, Sokoto,Major General Hakeem Otiki,over alleged stealing of the sum of N400 million by some soldiers in the 8 Division, Sokoto State. The trial of General Otiki through General Court Marshal, which began Tuesday,at about 12:34 pm, […]
