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 the military headquarters, at least three major terrorists camps have been destroyed in the well coordinated attacks that include the destruction of the notorious Tokumbere... Read More

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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 at the just concluded media tour to Gwoza and other operational areas in the North-East. “The tour is even beyond Gwoza and while we were... Read More

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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 to the liberation of Madagali, which happens to be the last town under Boko Haram’s hold. The Defence Headquarters tweeted about the success, adding that... Read More

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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 the obvious gross negligence, lack of interest and absolute disregard for lives lost in the fight against Boko Haram. [READ: Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: Why the military... Read More

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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 insurgents at the North East. Nigerians,- young and old from various walks of life came out en masse for the walk which was called: ‘#MarchForOurTroops’.... Read More

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February 23, 2015

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 searches, the troops also discovered arms, ammunition and bombs hidden in various locations, in and around Baga town. A statement released by the Direcotor Defence... Read More

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February 20, 2015

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 in the wee hours of Thursday, February 19, in the community which is located near the Sambisa Forest. The insurgent’s attack came not long after... Read More

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February 14, 2015

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 problem however is that they may not be here legally: they are mercenaries as South Africa’s defence minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has said stating that they... Read More

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February 13, 2015

‘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 Haram. What the initiators may or may have not envisaged was the emergence of unhealthy competition and confrontation between soldiers and officers of the countries…... Read More

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February 1, 2015

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. A statement released by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, revealed that weapons, arms and ammunition were seized from the terrorists, who were... Read More

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January 30, 2015

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. Neighbours Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad and Benin agreed earlier in January to call on the African Union (AU) to seek U.N. Security Council support for... Read More

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January 29, 2015

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 on Wednesday, January 28, that the Army failed to protect civilians, noting that evidence gathered by commanders at the military base in Baga frequently informed... Read More

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January 15, 2015

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 Wednesday, January 14, hundreds of terrorists, including Chadian nationals were repelled by Nigerian troops, as they sought to expand their operational bases and cart away... Read More

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January 15, 2015

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 the attack on the towns by the Boko Haram sect. In a bid to investigate the level of the attacks, the AI had commissioned and got the... Read More

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January 12, 2015

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 people in the Borno town of Baga. Olukolade who addressed journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Monday said all available evidence put the... Read More

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December 27, 2014

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 and arms to engage the enemy. On Tuesday, December 23, the Rivers state governor had stated that “The soldiers have the right to protest for... Read More

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November 30, 2014

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 of swindlers that often use fake identities with offers of employment and counterfeit business opportunities in exchange for money and for other criminal activities The... Read More

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November 2, 2014

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 Government. In a statement released by the Defence Headquarters and signed by the Director of Defence information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, the military says it... Read More

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October 9, 2014

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 on ‘Security/Media Relations in Crisis Management’. The workshop which is scheduled to last three days was organized by the Office of National Security Adviser in conjunction... Read More

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October 3, 2014

‘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 extreme violent acts to demoralize citizens. In a tweet by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, the military declared that the act will... Read More

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September 24, 2014

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 Defence Headquarters in Abuja today reeling out the progress made by the Nigerian troops in pushing back Islamic insurgents terrorizing citizens in the North-eastern state... Read More

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September 13, 2014

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 on Twitter by the Defence headquarters. According to the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen Chris Olukolade, the purpose of the hashtag was for Nigerians to... Read More

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August 25, 2014

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 the morning of Monday, 25 August. Cameroon Army’s spokesman, Lt Col Didier Badjek, confirmed the incident saying that the soldiers had been disarmed and were... Read More

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August 25, 2014

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 at Gamboru Ngala town in Borno state. The reports state that the crossfire commenced in the wee hours of Monday, 25 August. Just on Sunday,... Read More

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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 Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State on Friday. SaharaReporters claims the military prevented the senator and other pilgrims from boarding the chartered aircraft and forced... Read More

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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 deteriorating security situation in the country. The military said the clampdown on newspapers distribution networks in the country was as a result of intelligence report... Read More

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Troops capture Boko Haram armoury, recover arms, foreign currency – DHQ

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 to insurgents. This information is contained in a statement signed by Maj-.Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information/Coordinator of the Joint Information Centre Counter Terrorism Campaign. Olukolade... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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 Major General John Nwaoga of the 3 Division and Major General Junaid Bindawa, 7 Division of the Nigeria Army. The army authorities, in a statement... Read More

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August 19, 2013

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 security operations in the North East will today enter a new phase as the control of the mission reverts to the Army Headquarters. Brig. Gen.... Read More

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