Tag: #NigerianArmy
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ARMY WELFARE FLIGHT AIRLIFTS 332 TROOPS IN LATEST NORTH-EAST ROTATION
The Nigerian Army says its Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Welfare Flight Programme has airlifted 332 military personnel in and out of the North-East operational theatre as part of routine troop rotation and welfare support. According to an operational report, the first welfare flight for June transported 174 personnel into the Operation Hadin Kai theatre,…
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NIGERIAN ARMY PUSHES INDIGENOUS INNOVATION IN FIGHT AGAINST INSECURITY
The Nigerian Army says it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity by adopting indigenous innovation and strengthening the combat readiness of its personnel. This was stated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the opening of the Nigerian Army Combat Support Arms Training Week 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said…
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TROOPS RESCUE 23 KIDNAP VICTIMS, RECOVER VEHICLES AFTER KOGI ATTACK
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, have rescued 23 kidnap victims following an attack by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Bunu road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi. According to an operational report made available in Abuja on Monday, June 1, troops of 12 Brigade, deployed in Kabba, responded swiftly to a distress call about…
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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…
