Tag: army
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Army assures Nigerians of a hitch free election
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday assured Nigerians of a peaceful conduct of the forthcoming general election in the country. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim stated this at the inauguration of the Division’s Operational Planning Training exercise in Bauchi. He said the army had prepared its personnel and operatives…
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GUNMEN: Security agents rescue abducted female soldier
A female officer of the Nigerian Army, P.P Johnson, who was reportedly kidnapped earlier by some unknown gunmen on Monday, has been rescued.The soldier was kidnapped and stripped by her assailants. In a video made by her abductors, one of the gunmen was heard vowing to deal with all serving personnel of the armed forces.…
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Insecurity: Army, other operatives to man INEC offices in Imo – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said security personnel, including the Army and Department of State Services (DSS), have been deployed to its offices in Imo State, given the frequency of attacks on its offices in the state. This is coming barely 24 hours after unidentified gunmen attacked and vandalised the INEC office in…
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2023: Army will set the stage for peaceful elections – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army will set the stage for the conduct of a peaceful general election in 2023. Yahaya gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the graduation of the
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Army fetes 62 retired Generals
The Nigerian Army on Saturday, treated 62 retired and retiring generals to a regimental dinner and awards to honour them for their 35 years of meritorious service to the nation. The senior officers comprising 24 major generals and 38 brigadier generals are those who retired or due for retirement within 2022. The Chief of Defence…
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Army displays indigenous drones, trackers to enhance operational efficiency
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Abuja displayed some security gadgets developed locally to enhance the operational efficiency of troops in the fight against insecurity. The equipment were displayed at the conclusion of the seminar on inter-agency collaboration and utilisation of technology for national security.
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FG redeploys DSS, Army, NSCDC, Fire Service operatives in INEC offices nationwide
The Federal Government has deployed Army, the Department of State Services’ personnel, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives, as well as Federal Fire Service personnel, in INEC offices nationwide. It was gathered that the government also directed the security services to enhance intelligence gathering, sharing and utilization of the same to stem acts…
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Army debunks allegation of invasion of Abia community
The Nigerian Army has debunked the allegation that troops of 82 Division invaded Amangu community in Abia over abduction of a solders who was on official leave. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema
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Yoruba Nation agitators attack army personnel in Ogun state
Some Yoruba Nation agitators have reportedly attacked vehicles conveying some personnel of the Nigerian Army. It was reported that the incidence happened around Oju-Ore axis of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, during a procession of Yoruba agitators A resident in the area, Mayowa Aina, told newsmen that the army had mobilised to arrest the situation.…
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2023 elections: Army, police to provide adequate security – GOC
The Nigerian Army has restated commitment to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections.