NOVEMBER 14, 2020 The Nigerian Army has said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the right decision to invite the army when violence broke out across the state on October 20. The Nation reports that Brigadier-General Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo stated this in his testimony at the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of … Read more
Officers of the Nigerian Army, 81 Division have arrived at the Lagos Court of Arbitration, venue of the probe into the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers, on October 20 at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Following a summon by the retired Justice Doris Okuwobi-led Judicial Panel of Inquiry, the Army had submitted … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 12TH NOVEMBER, 2029 The Nigerian army on Thursday called on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention as the insecurity situation in the North is getting out of hand in Nigeria. The Army made the call during an interactive session with newsmen from Katsina and Zamfara state at the Special Army Super Camp in Faskari, … Read more
Fund The N27 billion earmarked for capital projects for the Nigerian Army from the N13 trillion 2021 National Budget estimates is grossly inadequate, says the Senate Committee on Army. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Alli Ndume (APC Borno), made the remark on behalf of the commitee when top officials of Nigerian Army appeared before the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced that the computer-based pre-selection examination for Short Service Combatant 47/2020 (SSC 47) and Direct Short Service Commission 26/2020 (DSSC 26) will hold on November 14 in 15 centres nationwide. This was made known earlier on Tuesday in a statement by acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa. Shortlisted candidates … Read more
Ekohotblog, 31st October, 2020 The Defence Headquarters has debunked media reports of soldiers killing four people and dumping their bodies in a pond in Jos during a clampdown on looters of private properties in the state. Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, John Enenche who described the report as malicious and mischievous in a statement released on … Read more
Ekohotblog, 24th October 2020 The Nigerian Army has revealed that the combined troops of operations Sahel Sanity, elements of 17 Brigade and sector 9 of the operation Hadarin Daji have conducted a combined aggressive clearance operations aimed at identifying bandits’ camps. 3 bandits were killed, while over 8 were arrested. Operation Sahel Sanity was … Read more
Ekohotblog, 21st October, 2020 The Nigerian Army says it has arrested the soldier who recorded a video begging his colleagues not to shoot at #EndSARS protesters News reaching us is that the Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of the the soldier who recorded a video pleading with his colleagues not to shoot at … Read more
Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, General Benard Onyeuko, said troops of the Nigerian Army based in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State killed 100 bandits in the last two months since it commenced operation in the North-West zone of the country. The troops were also said to have arrested 148 suspected bandits, 315 … Read more
The Nigerian Army Authorities has fixed January 3, 2021 as exit date for 386 soldiers who applied to disengage from the military amid the battle against bandits, terrorists and kidnappers in parts of the country. But they will proceed on terminal leave on December 3, 2020, Sunday Vanguard reports. The affected soldiers include those who … Read more
The Nigeria military has said Eighty bandits have been killed as it intensifies its effort to rid the country of pervasive insecurity. The army made this known in a statement by the Acting Director Defense Media Operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko. Onyeuko said 33 suspects are also arrested, 943 cows, 633 sheep recovered and seven … Read more
The Nigerian Army under the 3 division province, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos Plateau State, has commissioned a multipurpose dam and water treatment plant, aimed at providing good drinkable water which has eluded the barracks and it’s environs for the past 40 years, says the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai. Speaking at … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the sudden resignation of 365 soldiers from the Nigerian Army. The House took this resolution after adopting a motion moved by the Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, and co-sponsored by Deputy Whip, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu; and Deputy Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu at the plenary on … Read more
No fewer than 356 soldiers who are involved in terrorism war in the beleaguered northeast have reportedly resigned from the Nigerian army. citing loss of interest as their reason. According to PUNCH, the soldiers cited loss of interest for their decision. Boko Haram insurgency has held sway and ravaged the north east for more than … Read more
The Military High Command has confirmed that scores of Boko Haram terrorists fleeing intense land and air offensive against their hideouts and camps in the North East were infiltrating the North West and North Central, emboldening armed banditry and other crimes. This is even as Defence headquarters disclosed yesterday that 104 bandits and 92 Boko … Read more
At least nine Boko Haram terrorists were killed in Mainok, Borno state, after a gun battle with the Nigeria troops, the Nigerian Army has disclosed. The troops had engaged in a gun battle with the insurgents on Wednesday. The army’s spokesperson, Sagir Musa, announced the triumph of the troops in a statement. He said gun … Read more
The presidency has reacted to the audio of Boko Haram leader Shekau weeping and seeking Allah’s help against the Nigerian Army. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that in the audio, the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau was heard lamenting and seeking Allah’s protection for him and his group against the sustained firepower of the Nigerian military. … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has hailed the Nigerian Army for their efforts, organization and discipline. At a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division , Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje , at the Tiger’ s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment , Odogbo , Ibadan, Makinde recounted how he had … Read more
A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted a fake Colonel Paulson Ogbonnah, N20m bail for an alleged fraud of N92m. The judge, Justice Sherifat Solebo, in a short ruling granted the accused the bail adding that, the defendant must provide two sureties who reside within the jurisdiction of the court. “The proof of residence of … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Burutai, has declared that the Federal Government was in full control of the Nigerian territory. Burutai disclosed this as he led the top echelon of the Army hierarchy and top Commanders to celebrate the 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) and Medal Parade in dreaded Gwoza, Borno state. … Read more