Tag: #NigerianArmy
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TROOPS RESCUE ABDUCTED KWARA KING, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
Nigerian troops have rescued the abducted king of Igbesi Kingdom in Kwara State and neutralised several terrorists in coordinated operations conducted across the country between Aug. 27 and Aug. 28. According to an operational report released on Saturday, troops of Operation Savanna Shield, working with the police, forest guards and hunters, rescued the monarch and…
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TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK ON KUKAWA, NEUTRALISE 26
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a terrorist attack on Kukawa in Borno State, with about 26 terrorists reportedly neutralised and 10 motorcycles destroyed during coordinated ground and air operations. The terrorists attacked troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion around 10:50 p.m. on Aug. 28 but were repelled and forced to withdraw towards the…
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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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COAS INAUGURATES CRITICAL CARE CENTRE, HELIPAD, HOUSING PROJECTS IN KADUNA
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated a remodeled critical care centre and a newly constructed helipad at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The critical care centre, named after Shaibu in recognition of his contributions to military healthcare and personnel welfare, is equipped with modern medical equipment for…
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ARMY URGES YOUNG OFFICERS TO STAY COMBAT-READY THROUGH CONTINUOUS TRAINING
The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make physical fitness and continuous training a personal culture, stressing that operational readiness cannot depend on occasional exercises. Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison…
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ARMY STRENGTHENS WELFARE, PREPARES SENIOR OFFICERS FOR POST-SERVICE CAREERS
The Nigerian Army has strengthened its personnel welfare programme with the launch of a career transition initiative designed to prepare senior officers for productive lives and careers after military service. The Senior Executive Career Transition Programme (SECTP), Cohort 2, organised by the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, is aimed at equipping officers with skills…
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ARMY ARRESTS SUSPECTED KIDNAP KINGPIN, RECOVERS ARMS IN ENUGU
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnap syndicate commander and recovered firearms and ammunition during operations in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. An operational report made available on Monday said troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion, working with a Department of State Services tracking team, arrested Babuga…
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TROOPS RESCUE 16 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI
Security forces have rescued 16 kidnapped persons, including four children, following an operation against suspected kidnappers in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The victims — six males, six females and four children — were reportedly abducted on Aug. 9 along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area. According to an…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER RUSTLED LIVESTOCK IN SOKOTO
Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered 281 livestock from bandits who attacked Horo Birni Village in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible source in the army made this known on Wednesday in Sokoto. According to the source, troops responded swiftly to…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS ON LAGOS-BENIN HIGHWAY
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 14 kidnap victims following an operation along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State. The rescue followed a kidnap incident on Thursday night in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. According to the Army, troops received credible intelligence at about 9:30 p.m. and immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing…
