Troops rescue octogenarian, others from Boko Haram in Borno
The Nigerian Army troops deployed at Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno have subdued Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an Octogenarian, three women and four children held captives by the insurgents. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Iliyasu said the rescued victims were […]
Nigerian Army rename Operation Python Dance to Operation Dance for Peace
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Operation Python Dance, otherwise known as Operation Egwu Eke in Ibo Language, which was launched at the wake of heightened tension in the South East following activities of the now outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, was Wednesday rechristened Operation Atilogwu, meaning Operation Dance for Peace in similar language. The […]
Army conducts promotion exams for 141 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Sunday in Ibadan said that no fewer than 141 officers would sit for its 2019 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination. The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Tarfa, disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony of the week-long exercise at the Officers’ Mess of 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan. He […]
Troops capture 10 senior Boko Haram commanders, arrest key logistics suppliers
The Nigerian Army says it has captured 10 suspected key Boko Haram members at Bitta in Gwoza LGA of Borno, trying to escape the troops’ sustained onslaught on them. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said that a successful sting operation conducted […]
Army capture 10 Boko Haram commanders, foot soldiers in Borno
Ndahi Marama – MAIDUGURI Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have captured 10 suspected Boko Haram commanders during raids on the terrorists’ hideouts in Borno State. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Illiyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to him, troops have equally stepped up the effective blockade of Boko […]
Buratai task troops, deal decisively with criminals; respect human rights
By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Aftermath the killing of 9 soldiers of the Nigerian Army by Armed Bandits in Zamfara State the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has directed troops fighting bandits, marauders and other criminals in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States to deal decisively with all criminal elements in […]
