Army eliminates 5 terrorists in Borno, recovers bombs, arms, rustled cattle
Troops of the Nigerian Army in a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ enclave in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, have killed five terrorists following a gunfight which ensued.
Terrorists kill 2 Army officers, 4 soldiers in Niger State ambush
“Troops gallantly fought through the ambush and eliminated several of the terrorists as well as captured some of their equipment.”
Army orders arrest of soldiers involved in cable theft at Dangote Refinery
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.
Army foils kidnap attempt along Nasarawa Road, rescues victim, nabs suspect
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.
How Nigeria can manage conflicts, prevent insurections without Military – Lagbaja
“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.”
Okuama: Army not taking laws into its hands by declaring people wanted – Defence Chief
“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.”
