The Nigerian Army says it will not make public the identities of its men who were deployed to Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020. Soldiers were dispatched to the protest ground to quell the #EndSARS demonstration and disperse the protesters who prevented vehicular movement along that axis for two weeks. The incident sparked unprecedented outrage … Read more
The Lagos State government has said there is nothing wrong in inviting the military to quell riots if it sees the need for such. Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Gboyega Akosile, said this on Tuesday night Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune in a telephone interview. Akosile said this in reaction to claims made … Read more
The Nigerian Army says the Lagos state government invited them to intervene in the #EndSARS protest. The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, also denied allegation that soldiers opened fire on #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza on Tuesday, October 20. In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations (ADPR), Major Osoba … Read more
The soldier has been arrested, the army said. The Nigerian Army has revealed the identity of a soldier who, in a Twitter video, appealed to colleagues to disobey orders to kill #EndSARS protesters. The revelation is coming after denial of the video by the military. The video was posted on the micro-blogging site two days … Read more
The Nigerian Army Sunday revealed that the “Operation Crocodile Smile” has nothing to do with #EndSARS protest. Musa Sagir, army spokesman, In a statement on Sunday, said it is wrong to say the exercise is targeted at protesters who are out in major cities across the country. He said “The attention of the Nigerian Army … Read more
The Nigerian Army has declared that it is set to begin its annual exercise “Crocodile Smile” to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace. This is coming barely eight days #EndSARS protesters stormed streets to demand for the proscription of the controversial police unit, SARS and this protest … Read more
The Nigerian Army has implicitly described EndSARS protesters as trouble makers and anti-democratic forces who are try to create unrest and forment trouble in the country. The army said it was unwavering and resolute to to defending the country and her democracy “at all cost.” In what could be described as a veiled warning to … Read more
Army Makinde gave the commendation on Monday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, has commended officers of the Nigerian Army for their impartiality in the nation’s political process. Makinde gave the commendation on Monday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur … Read more
Security agencies are aware of the state amnesty programme – Ortom Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, says Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana, was on his way to an amnesty programme organised by the state to surrender when he was killed by army. Gana is alleged to be the most wanted criminal in the state. Speaking … Read more
With the support of the vigilantes, Men of the Nigerian army from the 177 Battalion and the Army Records have destroyed the camp of Darusallam between the border of Kogi and Nasarawa states. Ekohotblog gathered Darusallam is a terror group carrying out heinous operations on these borders for over eight years. Darusallam camp, located at … Read more
Nigerians reacts to trending video on social media of some newly recruited soldiers, who were captured vowing to deal with civilian they come across. A Twitter user, with the username @Ibn_Rabiu_Jr shared the video on his page. Reacting to the wide jubilation, He wrote, “So,this is actually what is coming out from the mouth of the … Read more
– Police and the Nigerian Army have arrested some #RevolutionNow protesters in Abuja – Human rights lawyer, Tope Akinyode confirmed that the security agents was beating the protesters Several #RevolutionNow protesters were arrested by the police and the Nigerian Army in the Abuja metropolis on Wednesday. The protesters carrying placards and banners had set out … Read more
A federal high court in Abuja on Monday ruled that the Nigerian army has no authorty to declare any citizen wanted. The ruling is consequent upon a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/267/2019 between one Issa Perry Brimah, a Nigerian activist in diaspora and the Nigerian Army. In January 2019, the army declared Brimah wanted for reportedly raising … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Sahel Sanity have rescued eight kidnapped victims and recovered weapons in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kastina States. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Faskari, Kastina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has been awarded the Daily Asset Newspapers 2020 Man Of The Year in the security category. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the award was in recognition of his contributions to the fight against banditry, insurgency … Read more
The Nigerian Army has intercepted 85 bags of smuggled rice in a compound in Abor-Uwani community in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The raid was part of the ongoing “Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’’. Deputy Director, Public Relations of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Col. Aliyu Yusuf made this in a statement on … Read more
The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over the firing of field artillery guns during the 2019 Independence Anniversary Parade. The army gave the assurance in a statement by Haruna Tagwai, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria At 59: Nigeria Dying Under Buhari’s Watch – … Read more
– Nigerian Army assures Nigerians not to panic over firing Artillery Guns – As part of the ceremonial activities for the independence anniversary, there would also be the traditional firing of Artillery Gun salute during the occasion – Members of the public especially those living within Asokoro, Maitama and its environs are hereby alerted The … Read more
– Three soldiers have been arrested with a kidnapping gang in the outskirts of Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 22, said it has dismissed the three soldiers – Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi said Army code of conduct is strict and high, no evil soldier will be allowed to serve in the army The … Read more
– Army and MNJTF killed Boko haram commanders and ISIS trainer – The MNJTF and the armed forces, in their combined efforts of artillery and air bombardments of suspected hideouts of Boko Haram and ISWAP – At least seven commanders of the Boko Haram insurgents in the Lake Chad region of Borno State, including the … Read more