Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports alleging that a Gombe State indigene, Ibrahim Nazifi, died during military training at Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Zaria, describing the claim as false and misleading. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot NA Zaria, Captain Chikadibia Viola Anele, in a statement, said there...
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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded a major operational success against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (BH/ISWAP) terrorists during coordinated offensives across the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains axis. The operation, conducted under Operation DESERT SANITY V on...
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMM operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation, FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Olaniyi...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered mass graves containing dozens of terrorist bodies in the Timbuktu Triangle, in what military authorities described as a clear indication of the heavy losses suffered by insurgents during recent encounters with Nigerian forces. The discovery followed sustained offensive operations in key...
Several Nigerian Army soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have been killed after terrorists launched a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack on troops operating in the Timbuktu Triangle. The incident occurred on January 20, 2026, during ongoing offensive operations by troops of Operation HADIN...
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have been commended for their bravery and resilience after repelling a deadly terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on January 19, 2026. The Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain David Adewusi, disclosed...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has assured the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), of its support towards the achievement of its mandate. Governor Zulum, conveyed the assurance, when he hosted the Force Commander (FC) MNJTF Major General Saidu Tanko Audu, in Borno State, as part of his familiarization...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI have recorded further operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by the insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. A statement signed by media information officer headquarters...
Nigerian Army has strongly denied reports alleging that its personnel are threatening mutiny over unpaid salaries and allowances, describing the claims as false, misleading and deliberately sensational. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the Army said its attention was drawn...
Gunmen believed to be herdsmen have butchered a farmer on his farm along Ubali/ Gbajor villages, Nzorov council ward of Benue State. This sad incident took place on Thursday when a farmer, Terlumun Mpev, fondly called Alhaji learnt that herdsmen were destroying his guinea corn farm with their herds...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated resilience, professionalism and superior combat capability by decisively foiling coordinated terrorist attacks across parts of Adamawa and Borno States, while inflicting heavy losses on fleeing terrorists during follow-up operations. Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation...
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has clarified reports surrounding a viral video that showed residents of Tidibale village in Isa Local Government Area fleeing their homes, explaining that the movement was prompted by fear and rumours of a possible bandit attack, not an actual assault by armed groups. Speaking...
Major General Bemgba Koughna on Friday assumed command as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA. In his valedictory speech during the brief handing and taking over ceremony at the Headquarters 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment,...
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) on Operation PEACE SHIELD have consistently achieved positive operational results against criminal elements in the Joint Operations Area (JOA). A statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer, JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Joshua John, said the successes include...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the deepening of strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army in order to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving and multifaceted security challenges. The COAS made the call on Wednesday, 14 January 2026,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid tribute to fallen members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, offering condolences to their families while calling for improved welfare and better funding for security agencies as the country marked the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement released on Thursday, the opposition party...
House of Representatives Minority Caucus commemorate with Nigerians on 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, says their sacrifices cannot be forgotten. This was contained in a commemorative message signed on behalf of the caucus leadership by the Minority Leader, Rep Kingsley Ogundu Chinda stating that: “Today, the Minority Caucus of...
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, led the nation in solemn remembrance of Nigeria’s fallen heroes during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026 at the National Cenotaph, Eagle...
Federal Government has conferred various honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. The awards were presented during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the Banquet Hall...
Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following a hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January 2026. Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, confirmed this in a statement...