Tag: army
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Boko Haram 134: Our military have lightened our spirits in spite of Covid-19 – African women network
The Africa Women Arise for Change Network (AWACN) has hailed the Nigerian military’s final clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists as the sole bright spot in an utterly gloomy COVID-19 season. AWACN, in a statement on Wednesday, said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have gladdened the hearts of African women with its recent onslaught…
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Nigerian Army’s successes over Boko Haram sent foreign agents, fake activists into coma – CAFA
The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) believes the Nigerian Army’s recent victory over Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Yobe State has sent fake activists in the country as well as their collaborators outside the shores into a prolonged state of deep unconsciousness. CAFA said this is apparent as these so-called social crusaders and their international allies…
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Buni Gari 105: Intensify onslaught against fleeing terrorists, Arewa youths beg Nigerian Army
The Arewa Action for Change and Peace (AACP) has urged the Nigerian Army to sustain its momentum against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists following a successful onslaught in Buni Gari, Yobe State that left 105 casualties on the side of the insurgents. AACP made this plea in a statement signed by its President, Hon. Haske Abdulmuminu, on…
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Boko Haram, ISWAP weakened by series of counter-terrorism
Fighters of Jama’atu Ahl al-Sunnah lil-Dawa wal-Jihad otherwise known as Boko Haram and their Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, colleagues, have been weakened through series of counter terrorism operations by the Nigerian Army that they have resorted to throwing stones at Nigerian troops. Military sources at the theatre of war around the Lake Chad…
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X-raying Nigerian Army’s unmatched record in counter-terrorism
By Richard Murphy In August 2015, UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, had cause to commend Nigeria’s effort towards counter terrorism in the West African sub region. He said while speaking at a Dialogue on extreme violence and other issues bedeviling Africa that though no country can tackle the threat of terrorism on its own,…
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Troops rescue 7 kidnapped victims in Niger – DHQ
Troops of 31 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke, on Saturday, rescued seven kidnapped victims after an encounter with bandits at Dogon Gona Forest area of Niger State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said that the troops rescued…
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ISWAP Confirms Nigerian Army Killing of Its Top Commander
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) faction of Boko Haram has confirmed the killing of one of its top commanders, Muhammad bin Mallam Fow, who went with the nom de guerre, Abu al-Kukhtar al-Ansari. A biography published for al-Ansari in the Issue 228 of the digital terrorist propaganda newsletter, al-Naba, that was distributed on…
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Covid-19: Human rights group lauds Nigerian Army’s involvement in lockdown enforcement
The Save Human Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has hailed the Nigerian Army for another timely intervention in a crucial period to save Nigerians from impending collapse to the dreaded coronavirus. The SHAC believes the Army’s proactive response to enforce the stay-at-home order could ultimately be the game-changer as the country edges towards victory over the pandemic.…
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Army arrests soldiers in viral video threatening Delta women
The Delta State Government has commended Nigerian Army high command for arresting two soldiers who were caught on video unleashing mayhem on women and residents of Warri. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, said the soldiers were caught in an online video.…
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Rep member defends army on redeployment of senior officers
A member of the Federal House of Representatives and the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Army, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has risen in defense of the Nigerian Army on the recent redeployment of some senior officers. Fielding questions from newsmen, the Federal House of Representatives member who is representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency said on Friday that…