“The people we are handing over today totalling 350 comprised six adult males, 134 females and 209 children found in Sambisa forest.”

The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has inaugurated a 55-member panel for the 2024 Captain to Major examination.

“Troops gallantly fought through the ambush and eliminated several of the terrorists as well as captured some of their equipment.”

Authorities of the Nigerian Army have ordered the arrest of some soldiers for their involvement in the stealing of armoued cables at Dangote refinery in Lagos, with assurance that if, after investigation, the soldiers are found culpable, they will face the law.

The criminals had launched an attack on the unsuspecting civilian in an attempt to abduct him, but the troops who were quickly alerted by vigilant members of the neighbourhood, swiftly intervened and averted the situation, rescuing the civilian.

“It is clear that national security is fused with national interest. As a country we seek a secure state as part of the national interest. It is therefore in seeking to secure and protect the country that the military is inadvertently engaged in the protection of the interest of the country which dictates the defence policy.”

“A lot of comments have been made by different people, some from a lack of understanding. When you have a joint task force, it involves members of the Armed Forces, Police, DSS, NIA, and any other security agencies, so when we have an arrest, we have a joint investigation team. So, the army is not taking laws into their own hands.” 

“I have no hand in the killings; I have no hand in encouraging anybody to kill anybody; it is against my philosophy as a human being and my faith as a Catholic.”

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility in Kaduna State have successfully rescued 16 abducted victims from violent extremists and terrorists in the Tantatu Community of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Responding to actionable intelligence, the troops on March 17, 2024, at 10.30 p.m., swiftly […]

Following the killing of troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for a peacekeeping mission to two warring communities in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, including the commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers, the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has ordered the immediate arrest and investigation of all those involved.

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Nigerian Army can decimate all armed groups disturbing the peace of the nation.

“Debt owed is loaded on the meter, so no matter the amount of credit we put, the meters pick it automatically… Corpses in the Army mortuaries are decomposing and the owners of the corpses are protesting.”

The Nigerian Army has called on social media influencers and bloggers to play their roles actively to enhance national security.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to enhance the combat readiness and efficiency of its personnel through sports and physical training.

Germany has disclosed a proposal to allow foreign citizens outside the European Union (EU) to join the military known as Bundeswehr.