Nigerian Army
Army arrests female bandit supplier, neutralises insurgents
Nigerian Army arrests bandit-linked female supplier, neutralises insurgents, seizes arms, stolen vehicle, and petroleum in nationwide operations. The Nigerian Army has reported significant successes over the weekend in its nationwide efforts to combat terrorism and organized criminal activities. Among the highlights is the arrest of a notorious female logistics supplier linked to Zamfara bandit kingpin, […]
NAF, Army strike kills 30 terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian military killed over 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, Bama LGA, Borno State, reinforcing efforts to secure the North-East and protect vulnerable communities. The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency, as no fewer than 30 terrorists were killed during a […]
Six Kidnap Victims Freed in Kogi Army Operation
In a major security operation in Kogi State, the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, working alongside other security agencies, has successfully freed six individuals from kidnappers in Obajana. The rescue, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, 14 August 2025, was based on timely intelligence pinpointing the location of the victims. Acting on the […]
Nigerian Army Rescues Seven Kidnap Victims in Taraba
Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued seven individuals who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road in Taraba State. The victims had been kidnapped on Saturday, August 3, 2025. This was disclosed in an official statement released on Wednesday, […]
Retired Nigerian Soldiers Protest in Abuja Over Unpaid Entitlements
The Retired Nigerian Soldiers lamented what they described as broken promises and a lack of appreciation for their sacrifices. According to them, the continued withholding of their benefits is not only unjust but also demoralizing for both serving and retired personnel. A group of retired Nigerian Army personnel who opted for voluntary retirement in the […]
Army Crushes Terrorists, Foils Kidnappings Nationwide
The Nigerian Army has announced the successful execution of a series of well-coordinated, intelligence-led operations across multiple regions of the country, resulting in the neutralization of numerous terrorists, the arrest of several criminal elements, and the recovery of significant arms and logistics. This was disclosed in an official statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by […]
Nigerian Army Crushes Terror Cells, Arrests 199 Across States
The Nigerian Army has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide counterterrorism and internal security campaigns, arresting 199 criminal suspects and neutralising several terrorists through coordinated and decisive operations across multiple regions. According to a credible source within the Army Headquarters who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the military has ramped up […]
No Retreat: COAS Reaffirms Fight Against Terror
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has delivered a powerful message to insurgents, terrorists, and other enemies of the Nigerian state, assuring them that their defeat is inevitable and their mission doomed to fail. General Oluyede made this declaration during an Interdenominational Church Service held in Abuja on Sunday to commemorate […]
Human Rights First, Army Command Warns Troops
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Major General Gold Chibuisi, has called on officers and soldiers to strictly adhere to the laws of armed conflict, uphold human rights, and conduct themselves professionally, particularly during internal security operations across the country. He emphasized that professionalism and discipline are essential in winning the trust and […]
DHQ Rejects Amnesty Report, Highlights Progress in Operations
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted Amnesty International’s recent report alleging a rising death toll and an impending humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. The human rights organization released the report on May 29, 2025, titled “Nigeria: Mounting death toll and looming humanitarian crisis amid unchecked attacks by armed groups,” which claimed that 10,217 people had […]