Tag: Nigerian Army
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Nigerian Army confirms killing of soldier by unknown persons in Edo
The Operation Delta Safe of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a soldier by yet to be identified persons at Ajakurama community, Ovia South West Local Government Area, in Edo. Maj. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Spokesperson of the troop confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Benin on Sunday.…
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FLASH: Islamic Republic of Pakistan enters partnership with Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on training, intelligence, radio communication and logistics support for its personnel. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, spoke on Thursday when he received the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, retired Maj.-Gen. Wagar Kingravi, at the army headquarters, Abuja.…
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Nigerian Army reunites children abducted two years ago with families [Photos]
Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE have reunited children abducted two years ago by Boko Haram terrorists with their parents at Ngafure village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops rescued the hostages, two boys and two girls, during a clearance operation at Maima village in Ngala Local Government…
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Boko Haram ambush: Army reacts [Full statement]
The Nigerian Army has reacted to news of attack on soldiers and capturing of military vehicles by Boko Haram in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. TheNewsGuru reports no fewer than 23 Nigerian soldiers were yet to be accounted for after insurgents allegedly ambushed a military convoy at Boboshe village in Bama. “The Nigerian…
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Breaking: Army arrest spiritual head of Nasarawa deadly militia group
The Nigerian Army has arrested Angulu Idaku, the spiritual head of a deadly militia group in Nasarawa, terrorizing the State and its environs. TheNewsGuru reports Idaku was arrested when troops of 177 Guards Battalion was on a raid operation at Ugya village in Toto Local Government Area of the State. The camp of the deadly…
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Breaking: Troops rescue Boko Haram captives
Troops of the 22 Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists enclave. TheNewsGuru reports the operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno…
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Nigerian Army levels Boko Haram IED factory, rescues hostages in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops destroyed a Boko Haram insurgent’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Buk village in Damboa Local Government of Borno in its ongoing clearance operation. Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement in Maiduguri that the troops on Sunday destroyed the insurgents’ camp, killed…
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Army launches Operation Last Hold to restore socio-economic in Borno North
The Nigerian Army is to launch “Operation Last Hold” in Borno North and Lake Chad Region to restore socio-economic acitivies in the areas, as well as to fast track return Of Internally Displaced Persons to their communities. The Chief of Training and Operations, Maj.-Gen. David Ahmad announced this on Friday at a news conference.…
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N1bn claim: Court dismisses Nigerian Army’s preliminary objection
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday dismissed the preliminary objection raised by the Nigerian Army, in a suit filed by retired Col. Danladi Hassan, seeking N1 billion as damages and to void his compulsory retirement. Hassan who instituted the suit is seeking to void his alleged compulsory retirement, reinstatement and payment of compensatory and…
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Nigerian, US Army host 2018 African Land Forces Summit in Abuja
The Nigerian Army in partnership with the US Army African Command will host the 2018 “African Land Forces Summit (ALFS)” in Abuja from April 16 to April 19. Maj.-Gen. David Ahmadu, the Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja at a joint news conference with the US army. Ahmadu…