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Army arrests 24 suspected Boko Haram members

The Otaru of Auchi kingdom, Alhaji Aliru Momoh on Monday said 24 suspected Boko Haram members in the community have been arrested by the Nigerian Army. While speaking in his palace, he said the commandant of the Nigeria Army School of Engineering, NICOHO informed him of the arrest of the suspected insurgents in his palace. “Shortly before... Read More

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We didn’t harass or arrest IPOB women – Army

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has denied arresting any woman during a meeting of the Indigenous People of Biafra held at Abriba, Abia state on Friday. In a statement by the Army Deputy Director Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, 82 Division on Saturday, the army denied IPOB’s claim that its women were attacked and... Read More

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#ChibokGirls: Of escapes, release and negotiations – a timeline

Since the abduction of the 276 Chibok girls in 2014 by Boko Haram terrorists, a number of the teenagers have been able to find their way out of the captivity of the dreaded sect. About 163 of them have been rescued, mostly through negotiations with the insurgents, which are usually coordinated by foreign organisations and... Read More

Thinking Through

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Army arrests soldier for shooting judiciary worker

The Nigerian Army, 2 Brigade has arrested a soldier, Sergeant Usman Tella for shooting a judiciary worker, Godwin Udoaka in Akwa Ibom State. Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdu Ibrahim Hassan, disclosed this on Saturday during his visit to the hospital where Udoaka is receiving treatment. A statement issued by the Assistant Director,... Read More

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Boko Haram is desperately seeking attention and relevance – Army

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian army has said Boko Haram terrorists group is desperately seeking attention and relevance. The army said this while reacting to the latest video clips released by the sect. In one video, Shuaibu Moni one of the sect’s commanders said they would attack Abuja. In the second the video, some veiled... Read More

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Security operatives clampdown on protesting students in Kogi

by Dolapo Adelana Armed security operatives comprising the Army, Police, DSS and Civil Defence Corps on Monday stopped students protesting the prolonged closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Daily Trust reports. According to the news platform, the student blocked the Abuja-Lokoja highway as early as 7am. They gathered at the NATACO junction to protest the... Read More

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Army, DSS discover arms, ammunition in Anambra communities

by Azeez Adeniyi The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has stockpiled arms and ammunition in some Anambra communities during a joint search operation with the Department of State Services (DSS). The search followed the killing of three civilians recently as a result of land dispute between some communities in Anambra... Read More

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BBNaija

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. #BBNAIJA: SHOW SETS AFRICAN RECORD WITH 26 MILLION VOTES IN FINAL WEEK The just concluded Big Brother Naija show recorded over 26 million votes for the final which saw Efe emerge as winner. The anchor of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu disclosed this via Twitter. 2. PATIENCE... Read More

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How I killed people, married two Chibok girls – Arrested Boko Haram commander

by Azeez Adeniyi Joseph David, a 25-year-old former Boko Haram commander has said he lost count of people he had killed before he was apprehended by troops. In an interview with The Nation, David said he forcibly married two out of over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram in Chibok in 2014. According to him,... Read More

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Army destroys illegal refinery, arrests two persons in Edo

The Nigerian Army 4 Brigade command has arrested two suspected illegal refinery operators in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State. The Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Ibrahim Garba, who led the team said one of those arrested was a lady who had gone to the illegal refinery to buy diesel. He said the operators were scooping... Read More

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Army denies killing 17 herdsmen in Southern Kaduna

The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Tuesday debunked reports on social media that soldiers killed 17 herdsmen in Southern Kaduna. In a statement by Col. Kingsley Umoh, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, the army dismissed the report as unfounded and irresponsible. Umoh warned those spreading such false reports to desist. The Army... Read More

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Army rescues 605 women and children from Sambisa

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Army says it has rescued an additional 605 women and children during its operation in Sambisa forest. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Leo Irabor, stated this during on Wednesday at a press conference at the headquarters of the 7 Division of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri. Irabor said troops on have... Read More

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We are not training regular recruits in Sambisa forest – Army

The Nigerian Army has refuted report that it will be training the 76 Regular Recruits Intake (76RRI) in the Sambisa forest. The Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Saturday urged the public to disregard message on the social media purportedly emanating from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to that... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BOKO HARAM LEADER, SHEKAU THREATENS WORLD LEADERS IN NEW VIDEO Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has appeared in a new video released on Friday. In the video, Shekau refuted recent attacks in Libya while threatening world leaders. The Boko Haram leader is seen displaying identity... Read More

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Boko Haram: Army confirms five soldiers dead, 3 missing

The Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that one of its officers and four soldiers were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the attack on Magumeri town in Borno State. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement did not disclose the names, but sources have revealed that a Lieutenant, AC Oguntye was... Read More

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Boko Haram kills army Lieutenant in Borno attack

A Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army has been killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Magumeri town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday evening, SaharaReporters reports. According to the news medium, Lieutenant AC Oguntoye and his colleagues were ambushed by the terrorists on their way to Gubio from a shooting range competition... Read More

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Repentant armed bandits, vigilantes surrender weapons to Army (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Following the peace initiative by the Zamfara state government together with 1 Division Nigerian Army which started in 2016, repentant armed bandits and livestock rustlers have continued to surrender their weapons to the military in the State. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani... Read More

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Osinbajo presides over security meeting (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a security meeting with Service and Intelligence chiefs. Osinbajo was flanked on both sides by Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali and Information Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Present at the meeting were the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; the Chief of Defence Staff, Gabriel Olonishakin and other... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Oil theft has reduced in Niger Delta – Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said illegal bunkering and oil theft have reduced in the Niger Delta. Buratai said this while fielding questions from journalists in Uyo on Tuesday. He said, “Strictly speaking, there is no rise (in illegal bunkering and oil theft) because of the efforts of all... Read More

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February 25, 2017

(BREAKING) Rivers rerun: Army arrests PDP chieftains, 50 others

by Azeez Adeniyi Men of the Nigerian Army have arrested state Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Wonosike and about 50 others in Rivers State where INEC is holding supplementary legislative rerun election. They were arrested at the Etche Local Government Area of the state with arms and ammunition. Others arrested are two... Read More

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IPOB

February 22, 2017

We will meet at the Criminal Court, IPOB tells Army

by Azeez Adeniyi The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would meet the Nigerian Army at the International Criminal Court, ICC, in The Hague. IPOb said this in a statement on Tuesday while responding to a denial by the army that it didn’t kill 11 of its members during the Trump solidarity rally... Read More

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February 15, 2017

Why we invaded Agatu community – Army Commander

Brigade Commander 707 Special Forces, Brig. Gen. Clement Apeere says his men invaded communities in Agatu, Benue to recover the body of the slain soldier. Brig. Gen. Apeere who spoke at a press conference on Wednesday at the temporary office of the force located at Hoodko quarters, Makurdi, said troops of 72 Special force battalion were... Read More

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February 11, 2017

Boko Haram attacks village, abducts 5-year-old boy

Boko Haram insurgents have killed a man and abducted a five-year old boy after attacking Kaumutayahi Village, East of Chibok town, Borno State. It was learnt that the abducted boy was living with his grandmother in the village. The terrorists reportedly arrived the village at 9pm and left at 2 am after razing the community.... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Army denies attacking members of a religious group with ex-Boko Haram insurgents

The Defence headquarters on Friday said the Nigerian Army will not use former members of terrorist group, Boko Haram to attack members of any religion. Director, Defence Information, Brig.Gen. Rabe Abubakar said this while responding to rumours that surrendered Boko Haram members were being used to spy on members of a particular religion in the... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Buhari replaces army bodyguards with DSS operatives

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the replacement of men of the Nigerian Army with operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) as his bodyguards, Vanguard reports. The directive was reportedly given by the President before his departure to the UK for vacation. It was learnt that the Chief Security Officer, to the President, CSO... Read More

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February 9, 2017

ECOWAS troops to stay in Gambia for 3 additional months

West African troops will stay in Gambia for three more months as President Adama Barrow continues reforms in the army. In a statement released by Barrow’s office on Wednesday, it said the troops has its mandate extended by three months. The troops had entered Gambia after former President Yahya Jammeh refused to leave power despite... Read More

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February 9, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Army arrests soldiers for molesting crippled man The Nigerian Army has arrested two soldiers who assaulted a physically challenged man in Onitsha, Anambra. 2. How to end Southern Kaduna crisis – Sanusi Emir of Kano, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Wednesday said bringing an end... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Troops arrest over 3000 Boko Haram suspects in 3 weeks

The Nigerian Army said it has 3,332 Boko Haram suspects within three weeks. This was disclosed by Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen. Lucky Irabor at a press conference at the headquarters of the Theatre Command, on Thursday. Irabor said an unprecedented capture of arms were also made within the period. He said the... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Army commend local vigilantes for arresting insurgents

The Nigerian Army has commended the members of a vigilance group in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara for arresting Boko Haram insurgents. The Emir of Zamfara had handed over three insurgents arrested by the vigilantes to the Army. Commanding Officer of the 223 Light Tank Battalion, Col. Adamu Abdullahi commended the group. Abdullahi said the... Read More

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