The Nigerian Army has said seven IPOB members has been killed in Rivers State. The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has stormed a “terrorist enclave” run by members of the Eastern Security Network in Rivers State and killed at least seven persons. ESN is the military arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), … Read more
Due to the level of Insecurity in the country, the Nigerian Army is set to transfer personnel from schools to frontline. The Nigerian army has withdrawn its personnel studying in various schools. The development follows a new directive by Ibrahim Attahiru, the chief of army staff. Soldiers and officers of the Nigerian army who wish … Read more
The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to invite a legal practitioner, Mr Wale Odusola, over his statement that about 3,000 Fulani men were taking shelter inside Okitipupa Army Barrack in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. Odusola had made the comment barely 24 hours after the state government deported 45 northern youths to … Read more
“Also affected in the re-designation are the Army Super Camps” The Nigerian army has renamed operation Lafiya Dole, the codename for its operation against Boko Haram, to operation Hadin Kai. This is the third name the operation has attracted since inception. Tukur Buratai, immediate past army chief, had in 2015 changed the name from operation … Read more
“Go and check what Nigeria is spending on militarily and compare it with that of Chad” Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says budgetary allocation for Nigeria army signals lack of will and resolve to rid the Nigeria of insecurity that that has now left it on the brink of collapse. Ndume said this on … Read more
“I want to sincerely appreciate the good works that you have started so far, and we will continue to support you” Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says he has no shred of doubt about the ability of Nigeria security agencies, especially the army, to address the security challenges that ravage the country. Bello, who … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the Eastern Security Network (ESNhas got a new commander. Speaking on a Channels Television programme, Sunday Politics, the IPOB Secretary, Emma Powerful, denied ESN’s involvement in Saturday’s attack on the residence of the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has … Read more
We need more funds to tackle insecurity Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, says the military is underfunded, stressing that it needs adequate and improved funding to ensure optimal performance and tackle the menace of insecurity that plagues the country. Ekohotblog reports Attahiru said and dearth of required resources and paucity of funds had become … Read more
Their wealth of experience will be vital in addressing insecurity The Nigerian army has sought the support of retired military officers in the fight against insecurity in the country. Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, stated this at the first quarter 2021 veterans affairs directorate in Nigeria workshop, which took place in Port Harcourt, the … Read more
Yerima said the army under the leadership of Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, is determined to ensure that peace is maintained in the state and other parts of the country affected by criminal activities. No fewer than 11 soldiers were killed by rampaging gunmen when troops on a routine operational task were attacked in … Read more
The army spokesman assured residents and indigenes that that normalcy has been restored within the area and the state Calm has been restored in Akwa Ibom State following an operation by a combined team of military and other Security Agencies. The successful operation was carried out at Ntak Ikot Akpan where hoodlums and other criminals … Read more
Members of the House of Representatives on Saturday met behind closed-doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja. It was gathered that the meeting was held by the lawmakers and the army chief to discuss the secessions and agitations threats going on in the country. … Read more
Nigerian Army troops attached to the Cross River security outfit “Operation Akpakwu” handed over a suspected kidnapper to the Cross River Police Command in Calabar. Speaking at the event on Saturday, Brig. Gen. Abdullahi Mohammed, Brigade Commander 13 Brigade, said the 24-year-old suspect was arrested at Umoh Orok Street in Calabar-South. Mohammed, who was represented … Read more
The Nigerian Army has vowed to move against separatist agitators such as Sunday Igboho and Asari Dokubo. Igboho, who gained prominence following an ultimatum he issued to criminal herdsmen in the South-West, recently declared that the region was no longer part of Nigeria. The Nigerian Army has vowed to move against separatist agitators such as … Read more
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on purchase of arms and amunition on Friday insisted that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim must appear in person to clarify issues on purchase of arms by Nigerian Army. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Bede Eke (PDP-Imo) at a public … Read more
The Nigerian Army says the claims in a national newspaper, alleging that many soldiers were killed by armed bandits when the bandits stormed a military base in Katsina state, is untrue. This was contained in a statement titled “Re: Many Soldiers Feared Killed as Bandits Storm Military Base in Katsina,” signed on Saturday by Director … Read more
An officer of the Nigerian that’s colluding with bandits to wreak havoc and unleash terror in Zamfara has been arrested, authorities in the state said on Friday. Ekohotblog reports that Bashir Maru, deputy chief of staff to Bello Matawalle, governor of the state, who announced the development at a press conference on Friday, said the … Read more
House of Representatives on Tuesday called for improved welfare for the army and effective delivery of welfare packages across the ranks. This was the position of the lawmakers during the plenary at the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja. They made the call following the consideration of the findings and recommendations of a … Read more
The suspects were arrested at Nelson Mandela street in Calabar The suspects, Effangha Effangha, 37, and Eno-Obong Udome, 34, were arrested by Army personnel The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar has handed over two suspected drug dealers to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) says a full-fledged Nigerian Army Aviation is a critical component in the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency campaigns in the country. The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), briefing reporters at the National Assembly in Abuja on November 3, 2020. General Magashi stated this when … Read more