Tag: #NigerianArmy
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NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS INTENSE CROSS COUNTRY RACE TO BOOST TROOP READINESS
Over 288 soldiers from different divisions in Nigeria competed in a grueling 10-kilometer cross country race hosted by the Army Headquarters Garrison in Abuja. The race took them through rugged terrains, mountains, and valleys, testing their endurance, teamwork, and combat preparedness. Flagged off by the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the race’s goal…
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NIGERIAN ARMY STRIKES HARD: 17 TERRORISTS KILLED, 85 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, 10 KIDNAPPED RESCUED IN 48 HOURS
In a swift series of coordinated operations, the Nigerian Army has dealt a serious blow to terrorists across the country, killing 17 militants, arresting 85 suspects, and rescuing 10 kidnapped victims within just 48 hours. Troops from various operations, including Hadin Kai in the Northeast and Fansan Yamma in the Northwest, engaged Boko Haram and…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 21 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KWARA AND KOGI STATES
Brave Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims in a major operation against bandits in Kwara and Kogi States. The victims, some held hostage for over four months, were freed through coordinated efforts between the 12 Brigade Lokoja and the 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin as part of Operation FANSAN YAMA. Led by Major…
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ARMY CHIEF CALLS FOR STRONGER PLANNING, TECH, AND TEAMWORK TO TACKLE SECURITY THREATS
Major-General Sadiq Ndalolo, Chief of Training for the Nigerian Army, has urged all security agencies to boost operational planning, enhance inter-agency coordination, and embrace technology to outsmart emerging threats. Speaking at the 2025 Operations Planning Cadre in Abuja, he stressed the need for civil-military cooperation and sharing of information to combat insurgency more effectively, especially…
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-JUDICIARY PARTNERSHIP TO UPHOLD MILITARY JUSTICE
Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has urged a closer alliance between the military and judiciary to protect discipline and fairness in military justice. Speaking at the launch of the book “Annotation of Cases on Court Martial,” he emphasized that discipline is the foundation of military professionalism and warned against treating military law like…
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NIGERIAN ARMY ARRESTS HIGH-PROFILE TERROR SUSPECT, RECAPTURES ARMS, AND SECURES TERRORIST SURRENDERS
The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended notorious kidnap kingpin Emmanuel Akpan and an ISWAP courier, recovered weapons, and recorded terrorist surrenders in coordinated operations across the country between October 7 and 9. Akpan was caught in Akwa Ibom during a raid supported by the DSS, while terror suspects and ammunition were seized in Borno and…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DENIES BANDITS OVERRAN TROOPS IN KWARA; CALLS REPORTS FALSE
Army refutes claims of weapons loss, highlights recent successes in ongoing security operations. The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false a viral report claiming bandits overpowered soldiers and seized six machine guns plus 30,000 rounds of ammunition in Kwara’s Obanla area. Lt.-Col. Polycarp Okoye stated troops, notably the 148 Battalion, have maintained control and neutralized…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DEALS DEADLY BLOW TO TERRORISTS, RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS
Coordinated operations across Nigeria cripple terrorists, free captives, and seize illegal arms and drugs. Nigerian Army troops have killed scores of terrorists, arrested 25 suspects, and rescued 16 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple regions. Major successes were reported in Borno, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Benue, and the South South, with recovery of weapons, explosives,…
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NIGERIAN ARMY KILLS 23 TERRORISTS, RESCUES 26 HOSTAGES IN KATSINA
Operation Fasan Yamma scores major wins against terrorists and criminals in Northwest Nigeria. Troops under Operation Fasan Yamma killed 23 terrorists and liberated 26 kidnapped victims, including women and children, in Katsina State. Joint air and artillery support helped smash terrorist camps, with recovered weapons and supplies destroyed. In other operations, families of terrorists surrendered…
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NIGERIAN ARMY THWARTS TERROR ATTACKS, REBELS 14 KIDNAPPING VICTIMS IN 24 HOURS
Troops intensify operations nationwide, delivering key blows to terrorists and rescuing hostages. In the last 24 hours, Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA and Whirl Stroke rescued 14 kidnapped victims across Katsina, Zamfara, and Nasarawa. They also arrested multiple terror suspects, impostors, and illegal fuel dealers, seizing arms, explosives, and cash. Joint operations with…
