Focus on your role of securing Nigeria, leave politics, Wike advises army
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised the Nigerian Army to focus on their traditional role of securing the country, instead of illegally delving into politics, which has destroyed their image. Governor Wike also said that the neglect of critical areas of constitutional responsibility by the Nigerian Army has negatively affected its ability to […]
Troops rescue 8 kidnap victims in Kaduna
Eight people who were kidnapped along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway on Wednesday have been rescued by troops of Operation Whirl Punch under 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna. “The troops tracked the kidnappers to where they were hiding in Labi village, Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna State and rescued the victims at about 5pm on Wednesday, […]
Troops rescue 8 kidnap victims in Kaduna
By Mohammad Tijjani, Kaduna Eight victims who were kidnapped along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway on Wednesday have been rescued by troops of Operation Whirl Punch under 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna. “The troops tracked the kidnappers to where they were hiding in Labi village, Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna State and rescued the victims at […]
Army dismisses reports of planned attack in Maiduguri
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The Nigerian Army on Thursday assured people of Maiduguri and environs to disregard rumours of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists, saying there is no need for panic. The army stated this in a statement titled, ‘There is No Panic in Maiduguri. The City Remains Peaceful & Calm and’ signed by […]
General Buratai and Onwubiko’s confession before Damascus
By David Onmeje “I hereby second the motion by General Buratai that the media plays the role of key stakeholders in the protection of our national security interest,” –Emmanuel Onwubiko, Head, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA). I believe, the name Emmanuel Onwubiko has a household flavour in Nigeria. He prides himself as a […]
Boko Haram: Coalition hails army, encourages political leaders support
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has applauded the Nigerian Army’s Super Camp strategy, describing it as a “masterstroke” and the long-awaited catalyst to flush out the remnants of Boko Haram from the North-East. The group made this strong case for the military’s latest approach at a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday. […]
Depot Nigerian Army conducts obstacle crossing competition
In a bid to test the physical capacity, mental alertness and combat readiness of 78 Regular Recruits Intake, Depot Nigerian Army has conducted obstacle crossing competition for the recruits.
Alleged collusions of soldiers with terrorists
ALLEGATIONS of collusions between some criminal elements in our security and armed forces with terrorists have become too rampant to be ignored.
Taraba Police killings: Over 25 military, police personnel arrested
No fewer than 25 military and police personnel have been arrested in connection with the killing of three policemen in the IGP Intelligence Response Team, IRT, and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba State, following the arrest of a kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, who was allegedly set free by the soldiers.
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 graduates 259 cadets in Jaji
The Nigerian Army has graduated 259 Cadets of Direct Short Service Course from Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State.
