The Nigerian Army have killed five bandits during a military operation around Anaba community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He stated that the troops also rescued nine kidnapped people from the bandits in separate … Read more
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 … “The governor, indeed, called the Chief of Staff to the President” – Brigadier General Ahmed Taiwo The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry continued its sitting on Saturday with the Nigerian Army invited to explain its role at the tollgate where peaceful #EndSARS protesters had gathered on October 20. When quizzed … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said Nigerian Army are behind the killing of End SARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. Ekohotblog had reported how men in military uniform opened fire at unarmed protesters demanding an end to police brutality and calling for police reforms. At least nine persons were killed in the incident which drew … Read more
Soldier Fighting Boko Haram Insurgents Kills Himself On Duty Ekohotblog, September 18, 2020 A soldier fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the north-east has reportedly killed himself. Information reaching us at Ekohotblog confirms that the said soldier was a lance corporal attached to the army’s 27 task force brigade in Buni Gari, Gujba local government area of Yobe state. … 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
The defence headquarters has said the infiltration of Al-Qaeda militants into the north-west is not a new development. The defence headquarters is reacting to United state intelligence raising alarm over the Incursion of the fearsome terrorist group into the region. At a briefing earlier in the week, Dagvin Anderson, commander of the US special operations … Read more
On the 1st of August, Nigeria Army killed not fewer than 80 bandits, 33 suspects were arrested, 943 cows, 633 sheep were reportedly recovered and seven AK47 Riffles, one GPMG,16 Dane guns captured in the onslaught against bandits in Katsina State by troops of Operation Sahel Sanity. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Military of … Read more
The Nigerian Army is to investigate Wednesday’s attack on the convoy of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno by suspected Boko Haram terrorists, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Musa said that the governor’s convoy came under terrorists fire while visiting Baga town. Read Also: After … Read more
The reason behind the mass resignation in the Nigeria Army is not due to routine yearly retirement procedure of personnel as claimed by the military hierarchy, Nigeria Abroad understands. You recalled that in recent media reports, between 365 to 380 military personnel resigned, though the army said the numbers are no where near the purported … Read more
The Nigeria Army on Friday said scores of fighters belonging to Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province ( ISWAP) were killed by troops, while fleeing their base in Borno State. The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement. Enenche said troops of Army Super Camp 6 … Read more
Nigeria defence headquarters has reacted to a video of soldiers in the war front at the flashpoint of insurgency in the north-east cursing Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Nigeria army. In a statement on Thursday, the DHQ condemned the behaviour of the soldiers saying it was against the ethics and rule of … Read more
Kidnappers who abducted an Army captain and three others along the borders of Ondo and Edo States on Tuesday have demanded the sum of N20m ransom to release the Army Captain The Army Captain identified as D. Gana and three others were abducted along Auga/Akunnu road in Akoko North East Local Government of Ondo State … Read more
No fewer than 105 Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province terrorists have been shot dead by troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Lafiya Dole after the insurgents attempted to attack Buni Gari community in Yobe State. The troops of Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, carried out the clearance when they encountered … Read more
– Army BOI released report of investigation into policemen and civilians Killing – The panel said that the officers must be taken through “necessary disciplinary measures – It was also observed that there was non-adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure by both parties involved in the incident The Board of Inquiry set up by Army … Read more
The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp near Mallam Fatori in Borno Statte has been destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dol. The operation was executed on 10 September 2019, based on credible intelligence reports and confirmatory Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) … Read more
In a boost to Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war, the Nigerian Army has unveiled four mine and bomb resistant anti-ambush protected vehicles, all made in Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony at Nigerian Army Resource Centre Asokoro Abuja, was attended by both the Chief of Defence Staff General AG Olonisakin and Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai. … Read more
Troops of 1 Division Nigeria Army under exercise HARBIN KUNAMA III, have killed one suspected bandit and rescued 13 kidnapped victims in Kuyelo community in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Col Ezindu Idimah disclosed this in a press statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Idimah said … Read more