Rising Insecurity: Army halts retirement of over 800 officers, commissions 250 new officers
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements of officers with immediate effect as part of emergency measures to address rising insecurity across the country.
Army dismisses report of bandits overrunning troops in Kwara
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading a recent online report alleging that bandits overran troops in Obanla, Kwara State, and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.
Army denies troops’ involvement in Cross River communal clash
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that its troops were involved in a communal clash between Ochon community in Obubra Local Government Area and Alesi community in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Army denies alleged harassment of Cross River communities
The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that its troops harassed or intimidated residents of communities in Cross River State involved in a land dispute.
Army rescues 17 kidnap victims along Obajana–Lokoja road in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, in collaboration with hybrid forces and local vigilantes, have rescued 17 kidnapped victims, including 13 adults and 4 children, from bandits in Kogi State.
Army, FRSC partner on training, security in Lagos
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Zone RS2HQ, covering Lagos and Ogun states, has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 81 Division to enhance security and road safety across Lagos State.
