Tag: Chris Olukolade
BREAKING: Nigerian military says 200 girls have been rescued from Sambisa Forest
by Isi Esene Nigerian troops have stormed the Sambisa Forest, a wide expanse of arid land North-east of Nigeria and rescued about 300 women and girls. Accordingb to reports from…
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Olukolade says the military will soon wipe out terrorists
by Ranti Joseph The Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, said the military was in the final phase of wiping out terrorists from the North-East. Olukolade on Thursday said this…
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People of Adamawa can now sleep easy, as the state is finally free of Boko Haram
by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Nigerian Military, Adamawa state is now totally free from the bondage of Boko Haram. The Nigerian Military's victory over the insurgents on Thursday, led…
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Ife Adebayo: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Rejoinder)
by Ife Adebayo I am compelled to write this article in response to Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive’s article on YNaija which seeks to find excuses for the Federal Government and absolve them of…
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#MarchForOurTroops: Hundreds march in Abuja for Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram (PHOTOS)
by James Sambo On Saturday, February 28, hundreds of Nigerians trooped out onto the streets of Abuja for a solidarity walk for Nigerian troops engaged in battle with Boko Haram…
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Military captures terrorist disguised as a woman, recovers even more arms (See Photos)
by Panshak Ibrahim During the cordon and search operation by the Nigerian military in Baga, some Boko Haram insurgents disguising as women were arrested. In the course of the…
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Boko Haram insurgents kill 30 people near Sambisa Forest
by Panshak Ibrahim Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked Gaya, a village in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The attack which claimed the lives of 30 indigenes, occured…
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Nigeria ‘hires South African mercenaries to fight Boko Haram’
by Ranti Joseph Reports say about 100 South African retired military men are actively involved in the Nigerian offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North east of the country. The…
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‘Nobody will disrespect my Mother!’ || Maj. Gen. Olukolade drops verbal explosives on Niger (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju The multi-national joint forces, which comprises of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, was formed for a reason - to collectively prosecute the war against terrorist sect, Boko…
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Nigerian troops flush Boko Haram out of Maiduguri
by James Sambo The Nigerian Military has successfuly dislodged Boko Haram insurgents from Maiduguri, after attempting to enter into the state capital in the early hours of Sunday, February 1.…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Over 10 army officers arrested over Baga attack, Aspirants sue Fayose for alleged imposition, We hear Obanikoro may be back as minister soon, and more
The African Union has endorsed a West African plan to set up a regional task force of 7,500 to fight Islamist Boko Haram militants, a senior official said on Thursday.…
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The military got advance warning about Baga attack || Amnesty Int’l goes hard on the Nigerian Army
by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International (AI) has alleged that the Nigerian military was repeatedly warned about impending attacks by Boko Haram on Baga and Monguno. The global rights group said…
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Boko Haram terrorists killed in Biu rise to 78
by Panshak Ibrahim According to PR Nigeria, 78 Boko Haram terrorists were killed in their attempt to capture a military base in Biu, Borno State. In the wee hours of…
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Nigerian Army lied, over 150 people were killed in Baga – Amnesty International
by Kolapo Olapoju Following its earlier revelation that over 2,000 people were killed in Baga and Nigerian Army's response saying the figure is 150, Amnesty International (AI) has released the satellite images of…
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About 150 people died in Baga – DHQ
by Isi Esene The Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, has addressed a press conference in Abuja denying widespread reports that Boko Haram killed as many as 2,000…
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Army warns Amaechi, others over inciting comments, APC replies
by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian military has reacted to the recent comment of Rotimi Amaechi, where he urged Nigerian troops to demand for improved welfare package and necessary equipment…
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Military wants more media support to fight Boko Haram
by Isi Esene To guard against the spate of internet scammers and criminals, the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA) has advised the public to beware…
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We are still studying the Shekau video – DHQ
by Isi Esene The Nigerian military have disclosed that it is presently studying the video purportedly released by Boko Haram leaders, Abubakar Shekau denying a ceasefire agreement with the Federal…
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There are many fifth columnists in the armed forces – CDS
by Akan Ido The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh has alleged that there are fifth columnists in the military. Badeh said this yesterday in Abuja during a workshop…
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‘We shall not be deterred’: Military reacts to #BokoHaram beheading video
by Isi Esene The Nigerian military has shrugged off the purported beheading of a pilot in a video currently trending in cyberspace as a common antic of terrorists to show…
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We killed some #BokoHaram commanders in combat – @DefenceInfoNG
by Isi Esene Army spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade has given details of the fight against Boko Haram in the North-eastern part of the country. Olukolade addressed the press at the…
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Am I your father’s mate? Defence spokesman, General Olukolade lets rip on Twitter user
by Kolapo Olapoju As Nigerian troops engaged the Boko Haram militants in a firefight in Konduga, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri, on Friday, 13 September, a hashtag, #VictoryforNigeria was created…
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Nigerian soldiers flee into Cameroon after firefight with Boko Haram
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a BBC report, about 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon after the fire fight that took place between them and Boko Haram militants on…
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Soldiers and Boko Haram engaged in firefight in Borno
by Kolapo Olapoju Media reports are saying that soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently engaged in a fire fight with suspected Boko Haram members. The fierce exchange is going on…
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Nigerian army prevents 278 Muslim pilgrims from leaving Maiduguri airport
by S'ola Filani The Nigerian military allegedly barred 278 Islamic pilgrims, including a senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, headed for the Umrah pilgrimage from boarding a flight out of…
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We’re sorry, but media clampdown will continue – Nigerian Army
by Akan Ido The Nigerian Army has vowed to continue its clampdown on the media until it is satisfied that its activities does not pose a threat to the already…
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Troops capture Boko Haram armoury, recover arms, foreign currency – DHQ
File photo by Akan Ido The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Saturday in Abuja said that troops, operating in the North-East, have captured a massive armoury with arms and ammunition belonging…
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Nigerian military kills over 56 Boko Haram suspects in separate attacks
by Oke Efagene File photo The Nigerian military has said that at least 56 members of the Boko Haram sect have been killed in the northeast after soldiers launched an…
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Massive shake-up in Army, GOCs, Brigade Commanders, others moved + annual leave suspended
In a massive shake-up on Friday, the Nigeria Army deployed its key senior officers including General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders and other senior officers. The GOCs affected are…
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Terrorism: JTF hands over mission to dislodge Boko Haram to the Nigerian Army
by Oge Okonkwo The Director, Defence Information, Chris Olukolade made a statement yesterday saying three months into the mission to stamp out terrorism in the North East, the command of the ongoing internal…
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