Nigerian army

Spiritual battle has become necessary to end terrorism, says Buratai

Spiritual battle has become necessary to end terrorism, says Buratai

By Joseph Erunke – Abuja As the military intensify efforts to end terrorism in the country, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has said a combination of physical and spiritual battle had become necessary to end the menace. Noting that ideology was the main driver of terrorists’ activities, Buratai insisted that […]
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Taraba Killings: Slain Policeman lauded by Army for arresting killers of Colonel in 2016

Taraba Killings: Slain Policeman lauded by Army for arresting killers of Colonel in 2016

A mild-drama ensued at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, yesterday, as it was established that one of the policemen killed by soldiers in Taraba State after arresting a suspected millionaire kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume, last week, got the commendation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Burutai, for assisting the Nigeria Army in June 2016.

Nigerian Army redeploys Adeosun, Biu, top military officers in new posting

Nigerian Army redeploys Adeosun, Biu, top military officers in new posting

The Nigerian Army on Sunday night effected a major shake up in its hierarchy with newly promoted Lt. General Lamidi Adeosun redeployed from the department of Training and Operations (CTOP), to Policy and Plans as the new COPP. Major General Bulama Biu who was also recently promoted remains the substantive General Officer Commanding 7 division […]

Buratai is still Chief of Army Staff  –  Nigerian Army

Buratai is still Chief of Army Staff – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has said that Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai is still the Chief of Army Staff and that any contrary information is baseless and should be disregarded. The Arny in a statement said on Tuesday that the news that Lieutenant General LO Adeosun has been appointed as Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army […]