Nigerian Army

Nigerian army renames counter-terrorism operation in N/E

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,…

Troops in total control of Damasak – Army

The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole are in total control of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno. Damasak was reportedly attacked by Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed…

Soldiers kill 220 bandits, rescue 642 kidnap victims

The Nigerian Army have neutralised 220 bandits, rescued 642 kidnapped victims, foiled 167 banditry and 81 kidnapped attempts from June to December last year. This was stated by the Acting Director Defence, Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, while briefing…