Tag: #DefenceNews
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QUALITY LEADERSHIP CRITICAL TO ARMY’S OPERATIONAL SUCCESS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army depends largely on the quality of leadership provided by its commanders. Shaibu made the assertion in Kaduna while opening the Second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 at Headquarters 1 Division. The seminar, themed “Strategic Leadership for Effective…
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BANDITS STORM KWARA POLICE CAMP, KILL 3 OFFICERS
Ilorin, May 2, 2026 — Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo village, Kaiama LGA of Kwara, killing three officers and injuring several others. The attack, which happened in the early hours, was described by the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, as “heinous and cowardly.” He praised…
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TROOPS DEAL HEAVY BLOW IN ZAMFARA, 4 TERRORISTS KILLED, CAMPS RAZED
Abuja, April 29, 2026 — Troops of the Nigerian Army have stepped up operations in Zamfara, neutralising four terrorists and dismantling multiple camps in a targeted patrol. The mission, carried out by the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force, swept through Wonaka, Ajja, and Gidan Mai Aiki villages, with a major clash reported in Ajja. According…
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ARMY DRILL IN KADUNA: RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO PANIC OVER GUNSHOTS
Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunfire—it’s just a military exercise. The Nigerian Army, through its 1 Division Headquarters, has announced a shooting exercise in Kaduna scheduled for March 23–27 at the Nigerian Air Force Base range in Mando. According to spokesman Ajemusu Jingina, the drill is aimed at sharpening soldiers’ marksmanship and testing weapon…
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IAF UNLEASHES FIREPOWER AT EXERCISE VAYUSHAKTI-26
From sonic booms to night precision strikes, India’s air warriors put on a full-spectrum combat show in Rajasthan. The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday showcased its combat readiness and technological edge during Exercise Vayushakti-26 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Designed around a defined operational storyline for the first time, the…
