Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai

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Omoleye Omoruyi October 18, 2017

FG is acquiring and installing modern technology to fight Boko Haram – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the Federal Government is acquiring and installing modern technologies in the fight against the insurgent group, Boko Haram.…

Oludolapo Adelana March 21, 2017

Army Chief, Buratai briefs Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon received a security briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar also…

Oludolapo Adelana February 9, 2017

Army to hold Weapons Championship in Sambisa Forest (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has begun preparations to hold the 2017 edition of its Weapons Championship inside the once dreaded Sambisa Forest. In a statement on Wednesday by its spokesman, Brigadier…

Oludolapo Adelana January 20, 2017

UPDATE: Police release Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday afternoon released the publisher of online newspaper Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi and Evelyn Okakwu, a judiciary corrrespondent with the outfit. Both journalists were arrested…

Oludolapo Adelana January 15, 2017

Why Shekau wasn’t captured – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai has given reasons behind the Army's failure to capture Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau despite the recent military onslaught on the dreaded…

Azeez November 7, 2016

It’s time for the Army to intensify onslaught against insurgents – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the army to intensify attacks against Boko Haram fighters in the North Eastern part of the country. Buratai said this…

Azeez September 23, 2016

Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or face the consequences. Buratai said this on Thursday at a cocktail…

Azeez July 25, 2016

We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail.…

Azeez July 19, 2016

Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising…

Azeez July 17, 2016

‘Buhari should also probe corrupt elements in his govt.’ – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members of his government from probe. The statement was made in…

Ada Igboanugo May 27, 2016

‘Fulani herdsmen may be affiliated with Boko Haram’ – Army chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed that the marauding Fulani herdsmen may be connected to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said on Thursday, that there may be…

Kolapo Olapoju September 9, 2015

Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

The Nigerian Army has released 128 people, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram. The suspects- 109 men, seven women, 11 boys and a teenager- were released on Wednesday, to the Borno…

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