Troops rescue 14 women,17 children from insurgents in Borno
…3 fighters surrender as troops destroy enclaves By Joseph Erunke The Nigerian Army has said 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17/children have been rescued from insurgents by troops in yet another successful operations launched against terrorists in Borno State. Also,seven insurgents were killed while three voluntarily surrendered to troops during the fierce operation […]
Army vows to sanction personnel involved in misconduct
The Nigerian Army has vowed to investigate, apprehend and sanction its personnel who are involved in professional misconduct such as extra-judicial killings and torture of suspects. The Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Musa said the decision was sequel to a video reportedly showing […]
Troops detonate IEDs planted by Boko Haram fighters in North East, arrest four cultists during operations
The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that troops in the North East have cleared more Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by fleeing Boko Haram terrorists on some routes along Borno and Yobe States. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, said in a statement in Abuja that troops of 27 Task Force Brigade […]
Middle-Belt group lauds Buhari, Nigerian Army over operation to sanitize region
The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai over what it described as “timely” introduction of the ‘Operation Positive Identification’.
Army urges Nigerians to disregard publication on operation positive identification
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Army on Saturday urged Nigerians to ignore a publication by Bricks advising citizens on measures to put in place to avoid being arrested or molested by troops with regards to the implementation of the Operation Positive Identification (OPI). The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this […]
Nigerian Army kills three kidnappers during gun battle in Rivers
A gun battle between officers of the Nigerian Army and kidnappers in Rivers State have left three kidnappers dead with others wounded. The news of their death has elicited wild jubilation among members of the Elele Alimini Community and environs in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. READ ALSO: Nigerian Army begins exercise “Ex […]
Breaking: Nigerian Army to launch Armoured vehicle named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’
With its determination to finish up the remaining Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerian army has on Friday announced the launching of its armoured vehicle, named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’.
Buratai wants separate budgetary system for Nigerian army
By Levinus Nwabughiogu The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Tukur Buratai has advocated for a separate budgetary system for the Nigerian army where it would not be included in the current envelope system. To this end, he appealed to the National Assembly to prevail on the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning for […]
Nigerian Army begins exercise “Ex Vulcan Glow VII’’ Oct 28
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) says it will begin a Field Training Exercise, nicknamed “EX VULCAN GLOW VII’’, from Oct. 28 in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer of the corps, Cpt. Mohammed Maidawa, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. The News […]
Troops capture two ‘most wanted’ Boko Haram commanders, 14 others
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have captured 16 key members of the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) including two of the most wanted commanders in the watch list of the Nigerian Army and the group that killed some police personnel in Pulka last Sunday. The Deputy Director of […]
Troops destroy bandits camps in Kaduna
The combined troops of Operation Thunder Strike, Operation Whirl Punch and 312 Artillery Regiment have destroyed two bandits camps in Kaduna State. The Spokesman of Army 1 Division, Col. Ezindu Idimah, who disclosed this, said the operation was carried out from about 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday following credible information from well-meaning Nigerians. […]
