Troops arrest 5 suspected militias in Nasarawa State, recover arms
Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army have arrested five suspected militias at Ugyi town in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.
TY Danjuma :Army set up panel of inquiry on alleged personnel’s collusion with bandits
ABUJA-THE Nigerian Army has set up a panel of inquiry to probe allegations by some Nigerians that its personnel were colluding with Fulani herdsmen in the killing of natives in Taraba and Benue State
Army chief cautions journalists reporting security issues on social media
ABUJA—THE Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.General Tukur Buratai has pleaded with African media to exercise caution in reporting security issues on social media, calling on media to objectively and constructively report the fight against terrorism.
Army arrests kidnap kingpin in Kaduna State
The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had arrested a kidnap kingpin, Filani Auta, at Ligari village of Kaduna State.
Breaking: Army promotes 3,729 troops fighting Boko Haram in North East
THE Nigerian Army has promoted a total of 3,729 soldiers engaged in internal security operations in the North East part of the country.
Army buries 11 soldiers killed by bandits
The 11 soldiers killed by bandits on March 20, in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, have been laid to rest on Thursday in Kaduna.
Any citizen caught in possession of arms, ammunition would be dealt with – Army
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned that any citizen caught in possession of arms and ammunition would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Army reacts over Sergeant David Bako’s involvement in Dapchi Girls abduction
The Nigerian Army has again reacted to a news report making rounds in the media that one Sergeant David Boko leaked how Dapchi girls abduction was planned in the villa and executed with N80 million.
EU agrees to partner with Nigerian Army to fight Boko Haram
The European Union (EU) has promised to collaborate with the Nigerian Army to tackle issues of insecurity bedevilling the country. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Ketil Karlsen, made the pledge in Abuja when he led members of his team on a visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai at the Army Headquarters Abuja.
Nigerian Army does not have capacity to defend schools – Defence Spokesperson
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to ensure the safety of all schools against further terrorism attack, Brigadier General John Agim, the Defence spokesperson, on Friday said that the Nigerian Army does not have manpower capacity to cover all the schools in the North-East.
Dapchi : Army hands over 106 released girls to FG
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday formally handed 106 released girls from Boko Haram captivity to Federal Government.
Army arrests 4 Boko Haram insurgents in Adamawa
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it had arrested an alleged high profile Boko Haram insurgent, Bubayi Isa, in Adamawa.
Troops kill 4, arrest 9 militiamen in Bauchi State
The Nigerian Army said its troops killed four armed militiamen in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Army chief urged to investigate abuse by Warri soldiers
WARRI: A rights lawyer in Warri, Delta state Bar Oghenejabor Ikimi has enjoined the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai to investigate alleged brutalization of his client Mr Freedom Odiete by his men in Warri.
Army threatens decisive action against arsonists, killers in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned arsonist and killers in Benue, Taraba and Adamawa states to desist from their acts or “face decisive action by troops.
1 Brigade Nigerian Army Sokoto gets new Commander
Brig.-Gen. Lynus Udeagbala has assumed duty as the new Commander of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Sokoto.
