Army

Boko Haram is not in control of Damasak — Army insists

The Nigerian Army says reports that Boko Haram terrorists have overrun and are in control of Damasak is “blatant misinformation.” This refutal comes on the heels of several reports suggesting that the insurgents have captured Damasak in Borno State, following…

Army arrests 12 suspects for drug peddling

The Nigerian Army, 4 Brigade, Benin, on Wednesday handed over 12 suspects arrested in connection with peddling illicit drug to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command. Our Correspondent reports that the suspects comprising 10 males and two…

No massacre in Benue – Army

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the report of alleged massacre by the military in Konshisha area of Benue, following the killing of 11 troops by bandits in the area. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement…