Tag: #NigerianArmy
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NIGERIAN ARMY PRIORITISES TRAINING AND WELFARE TO STEM MEDICAL BRAIN DRAIN
The Nigerian Army says it is stepping up training, welfare, and salary reforms to stop the exit of its medical experts and strengthen military healthcare delivery. Brig.-Gen. Innocent Enwuchola, Commander Corps of Medical (CCM) of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps, says the military is prioritising staff welfare and capacity building to curb brain drain within…
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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ARMY STORMS TURJI’S CAMP, TAKES OUT SCORES OF BANDITS
A fierce gun battle deep in the forest ends in heavy losses for bandits as troops push deeper into notorious strongholds. Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a major blow to banditry, neutralising dozens of fighters in a raid on hideouts linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji. The operation, carried out by the 8…
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PLAN TO WIN: GOC PUSHES STRONGER SECURITY TEAMWORK IN NORTH-WEST OPS
With insecurity evolving fast, the Army is doubling down on smarter planning and stronger collaboration across agencies. The General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Abubakar Wase, has called for deeper inter-agency cooperation to boost the effectiveness of military operations, especially in Nigeria’s troubled North-West. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 1 Division Operations Planning Cadre…
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ARMY GOC OPENS 2026 OPERATIONS PLANNING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS IN KADUNA
1 Division pushes sharper strategy and inter-agency coordination to tackle North-West security challenges. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has flagged off the 2026 Operations Planning Cadre, aimed at strengthening the planning and decision-making skills of Nigerian Army officers. Speaking at the opening in Kaduna, Wase—also Commander of Sector 1, Operation…
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EID MESSAGE FROM THE FRONTLINES: ARMY CHIEF URGES UNITY, SACRIFICE AMID SECURITY FIGHT
As troops mark Sallah on the battlefield, the Army leadership calls for resilience, discipline and stronger unity against insecurity. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged Nigerian troops to stay united, disciplined and committed as the country continues to battle security challenges. Speaking at an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon for frontline soldiers in Katsina,…
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EID-EL-FITR: ARMY CHIEF URGES TROOPS TO STAY UNITED, DISCIPLINED
As soldiers mark Eid, the Chief of Army Staff is calling for renewed commitment, unity, and resilience in defending the nation. The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has extended Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Nigerian Army personnel and their families, urging them to remain disciplined, united, and committed to national service. In his goodwill message, Shaibu…
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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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TROOPS FOIL CATTLE RUSTLING IN KANO, RECOVER 257 STOLEN ANIMALS
An early morning ambush by security forces has stopped a major cattle rustling attempt in Kano State. The Joint Task Force in Gwarzo intercepted armed bandits who raided Mainika village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, making away with dozens of livestock. According to Maj. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations,…
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REPRISAL HORROR: LAKURAWA GUNMEN KILL 5 WORSHIPPERS IN KEBBI MOSQUE
Attack follows failed ambush on senior Nigerian Army officer’s convoy. Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed five worshippers and injured three others in a mosque attack in Dadinkowa community, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to the Kebbi Police Command spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, the gunmen stormed the mosque during evening prayers on Wednesday,…
