Tag: #NigerianArmy
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FORMER DEFENCE SPOKESMAN, WIFE, ABDUCTED ALONG KATSINA HIGHWAY
A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired), and his wife, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Katsina State. The retired military officer and his wife were said to have been kidnapped on Saturday May 30 while travelling to Katsina, after gunmen intercepted their vehicle along the Katsina-Matazu road in Matazu…
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EID-EL-KABIR: CDS OLUYEDE URGES UNITY, SALUTES TROOPS’ SACRIFICES
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace unity, sacrifice and patriotism as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message, Oluyede described the festival as a reminder of faith, obedience and selfless service, noting that these values are key to national peace…
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ARMY AVIATION NOW PLAYING KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is playing an increasingly important role in ongoing military operations across different parts of the country. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, he said the use of air assets alongside ground troops has improved mobility, rapid…
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AMTRIGG, ALHUSNA WIN AT EX-CNS GAMBO 60TH BIRTHDAY POLO EXHIBITION IN ABUJA
A commemorative polo exhibition match has been held in Abuja to celebrate the 60th birthday of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. AZ Gambo (Rtd). The event took place at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club, featuring AMTRIGG and Alhusna teams as winners in their respective categories. Alhusna won 2–0 against Kangal, while…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED SPY, FOUR IMPOSTORS IN ABUJA
Troops of the Guards Brigade say they foiled a potential security breach in Abuja after arresting a suspected spy and four suspected impostors during separate operations across the FCT. According to the Nigerian Army, the suspected spy was intercepted during a routine patrol near the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Authorities said…
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ARMY CRACKDOWN IN SOUTH-EAST: GUNRUNNER CAUGHT, IPOB HIDEOUTS RAIDED
Troops of Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have stepped up operations across the South-East, arresting a suspected gunrunner and raiding criminal hideouts in Abia State and Imo State. The suspect was picked up in Ukwa East, with early findings linking him to a weapons supply chain moving arms from Bayelsa to criminal groups. Efforts…
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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 BUILDS CLASSROOMS IN KADUNA, SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SECURITY
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at LEA Primary School in Rigachikun, Kaduna—linking education directly to national security. At the event, the GOC 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase (represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Opurum), said lasting peace goes beyond military force and depends on human development, trust, and empowering young people. “Investing in…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM TO TRACK TROOP PERFORMANCE
The Nigerian Army has unveiled a new Standardised Evaluation Framework designed to boost accountability, sharpen performance, and improve combat readiness across all formations. The initiative was highlighted at a sensitisation seminar in Abuja, organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation. Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro…
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MILITARY PUSHES TEAMWORK, STRIKES TERROR HIDEOUTS IN NORTH
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to inter-agency collaboration, with 8 Division GOC Bemgba Koughna stressing that teamwork is key to tackling insecurity in the North-West. Speaking during a study tour by the Air Force War College, he highlighted ongoing operations like Operation FANSAN YAMMA as critical to restoring peace. At the same time,…
