Nigerian Army

Troops kill four bandits, recover arms in Kaduna

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army and Air Component Operation Whirl Punch have neutralized four bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in about 48hours operation in Kaduna State. Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian…

116 suspects arrested in ongoing Lagos operation

Sodiq Adelakun The Nigerian Army raided the Oshodi area of Lagos on Monday as part of the ongoing Exercise Still Water started in October 2022. The military arm confirmed the arrest of 116 persons, including a number of suspects that…

President Buhari receives new Guards Brigade commander

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the new Brigade of Guards Commander, Brigadier General AM Umar. Umar takes over from Brigadier General Mohammed Usman who was transferred a fortnight ago. The Nigerian Army on January 7 redeployed senior officers for…

Army promotes 122 senior officers

The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers from the ranks of brigadier general to major general and colonel to brigadier general respectively. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on…

Enugu Govt. convenes emergency security meeting

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has convened emergency security meeting with stakeholders in the three senatorial zones of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Steve Oruruo, issued to…