By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an immediate investigation into a viral video circulating on social media, in which soldiers reportedly voiced concerns over inadequate food supplies. The COAS gave the directive in a statement issued by the Acting Director of...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that Operation Hadin Kai troops have detained two National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members suspected of delivering arms to terrorists. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, revealed this during a Thursday briefing on nationwide military activities. According...
By EZEKIEL OBI Abuja- Troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested 42 suspected oil thieves and recovered significant quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products in a week-long operation across the Niger Delta. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, announced during a press briefing...
by HARUNA AHMED, Birnin-Kebbi – Nigerian military troops, in collaboration with vigilante groups, have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims and recovered stolen cattle from bandits in Kebbi State. The kidnapped victims and stolen cattle were from Kokanawa and Ukuhu communities in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have captured 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and assorted weapons in a recent operation against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno. The operation, conducted in Marte and Dikwa areas, led to the elimination of several terrorists. Acting Deputy...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The suspects, identified as Emeka Ede, Okwudili Aja, and Onyebuchi Aja, were apprehended during a raid operation...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that the military has killed scores of “high profile” terrorists and apprehended 1,191 others across various theatres of operation in the second quarter of the year. Director of Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Malam-Factori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government, on Sunday, engaging directly with soldiers and returnees. The visit was aimed at encouraging the military in their effort to restore normalcy and build community resilience. Malam-Fatori is a border community...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to offer more prayers and support for the military and security agencies making sacrifices to protect the nation from terrorism and banditry. The President made the call during Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Dodan Barracks in Lagos. Tinubu emphasized the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In yet another coordinated efforts by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), scores of terrorists have been neutralised, with assorted arms and ammunition recovered, in a foiled attack on troops in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori,...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA for their brave commitment and dedication in combating security challenges in the North-west region. Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered some weapons in Marit-Mazat community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The Media Officer of OPSH, Maj. Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Army for their efforts in providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super highway project. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, made this known during an operational visit to troops stationed at the Forward Operations Base Laager in Kebbi. This is contained in a...
A divided US Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military personnel to take effect while litigation plays out, putting thousands of troops at risk of dismissal. The ruling — which the court’s three liberal justices opposed — is a significant victory for Trump, who...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday lauded Nigerian soldiers, describing them as brave, gallant officers and defenders of the nation. The president made the remark during his official visit to the frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday. “I stand before you today not just as your President and Commander-in-Chief,...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by...
Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru on Monday inaugurated the first phase training for 800 special forces personnel tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision, speed, and efficiency. Badaru while inaugurating the Special Operations Forces for the Armed Forces of Nigeria at camp Kabala in Jaji military cantonment, Kaduna...
President Bola Tinubu says he has confidence in the security architecture of Nigeria. The President said this during his maiden media chat on Monday. “It is very unfortunate that we have had wanton killings in the past. I remember when I jumped into the campaign. I had to stop...
Troops of Nigeria military have neutralised 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages through a well executed operation across the country in the last one week. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A 42-year old nurse, Alice Loksha, who was abducted by Boko Haram sometime in March 2018 while working at UNICEF Office in Rann town of Kaka Balge Local Government Area of Borno State, has escaped from terrorist’s captivity in Sambisa Forest after six years....