Nigerian military

November 7, 2016

The Thread: “The death of Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ali is really outrageous”

The death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali has raised quite some questions on social media. He died on Friday, the 4th of November 2016. “The Defence Minister Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali described the death of Lt. Col. M Abu-Ali as a tragic and unfortunate development in the theatre of operations.” @IfeAdebayo is asking questions about the... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Ayo: Smack dab in the theatre of insurgency [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayo We slid across the rough ground on our elbows and thighs, barely raising our helmet protected heads above the trenches. The dry Harmattan winds coursing through our army fatigues like a goldsmith’s bellows. I winced as I planted my elbow on sharp stone. Sweat dripping from my face blurred my vision transiently. I... Read More

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September 26, 2016

IED kills 4 soldiers, injures 19 others in Borno

The Nigerian military on Sunday lost four of its men to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Borno state. The unfortunate incident occurred as the troops were on administration patrol. In a statement issued by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, the wounded soldiers are currently in stable condition. The statement read, “Today (Sunday), troops... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: The soldier who would save Nigeria

“I am a serving Colonel in the Army. But as long as I live, I am determined to train my son to wait for his turn in this country. I can disgrace all these soldiers coming to help young men like him jump the queue but I don’t want to cause a scene here and... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Defence HQ warn Niger Delta militants against threatening Nigerians

The Defence headquarters on Tuesday warned militant groups in the Niger Delta to desist from threatening residents and stop all hostilities. In a statement by Acting Director, Defence information, Brigadier Gen. Rabe Abubakar, the military said militant groups were hiding under agitation to commit crimes, stating that it would not allow any form of criminality... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Bauchi

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday arrested three kidnappers in Bauchi state. The troops also recovered a bag containing the sum of N439,000. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The statement read, “Following a tip off by well meaning Nigerians, troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army,... Read More

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Militancy: Airforce continues aerial attacks on Arepo, Ikorodu creeks

The Nigerian Military on Monday said aerial attacks by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets on Arepo and Ikorodu creeks will continue. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Fergusson Bobai stated this in a chat with journalists. He spoke to journalists at the headquarters, NAF Logistics Command, Ikeja, shortly after... Read More

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Army intensifies aerial attack on militants bases in South-West

The Nigerian Military on Saturday reportedly continued its aerial clearance of militant bases and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State. According to Punch, the attack started at about 12pm and lasted for about 30 minutes. A fighter jet which hovered around the creek reportedly fired eight missiles. Residents, who were caught unawares,... Read More

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Boko Haram

Military kill 42 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 38 women and children

Nigerian military troops on Tuesday killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists at Gangere Village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops also rescued 38 women and 42 children from the terrorists. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman. “Following confirmed intelligence... Read More

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We didn’t doctor arms scandal report – FG

The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces (2007-2015) was doctored. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said what has been released so... Read More

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Nigerian army opens rehab centres for ‘repentant’ Boko Haram insurgents

The Nigerian military authorities, on Saturday, announced the opening of a rehabilitation camp for repentant members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. This was disclosed by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, during a telephone chat with Punch Newspapers. The military spokesperson, however, failed to disclose the location of the camp for security reasons,... Read More

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Nigerian military recaptures Dikwa from Boko Haram

The Nigerian military says it has recaptured the town of Dikwa in Borno, from Boko Haram insurgents. The liberation of Dikwa was reportedly carried out through a combined operation of the Air Force and ground forces after a confrontation on Friday morning. Dikwa, which was recaptured from the insurgents by Chadian troops in February was said to... Read More

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Buhari ‘will investigate’ Amnesty International’s report on the army

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will look into the report recently released by Amnesty International where senior Nigerian army officers were accused of gross abuse of human rights. In a statement released on Friday, June 12, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said: “The president is... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents flee from military during Sambisa forest invasion (WATCH)

by Panshak Ibrahim In the past week, hundreds of women, girls and children have been rescued from Boko Haram’s enclave in Sambisa forest. Below is a video from one of the operations:

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Nigerian military releases video of troops in action in Sambisa forest (WATCH)

by Temitope Onitiju The Nigerian military has released a video of troops in action in Boko Haram’s enclave, Sambisa forest. Watch video below:

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Nigerian Military says Boko Haram top commander has been killed

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian military said it has killed the top commanders of the Boko Haram terror group during a firefight at Alagarno, in Borno. The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Chris Olukolade, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, said that the terrorist kingpin died while leading a comeback attack on the troops. “A notorious top... Read More

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Has Gwoza really been liberated from Boko Haram?

by Godwin Akanfe Sources within the Defence Headquarters have told YNaija off the record that contrary to the claims by their commanding officer, that Gwoza, the headquarters of Boko Haram’s shrinking caliphate, is not yet under Nigerian Army control. The Defence Headquarters had earlier tweeted that the town had been liberated this morning from the... Read More

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Nigerian military claims to have recaptured Gwoza from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Nigerian troops claims to have recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The Islamic terrorist sect had declared the town an Islamic caliphacy in the town after capturing it last year. The Defence Headquarters announced the development on Friday, March 27, on its Twitter page as well as its official website.... Read More

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Why we asked for election postponement – Military breaks its silence

by James Sambo The Nigerian military has finally spoken on the reason behind its suggestion of a shift in the dates of the general elections. While stating that the motives behind the pushing forward of the polls’ date was not politically motivated, the military said it was to enable it take delivery of the long... 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 16, 2015

OBJ’s behaviour is a serious embarrassment to us – DHQ

by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has reacted to the recent utterances of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying he has continued to “constitute a serious embarrassment” to the military. Obasanjo had recently hinted on the possibility of President Goodluck Jonathan postponing the general elections in order to use the military to subvert peoples’ will... Read More

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February 16, 2015

I get worried when the military is criticised – Pres. Jonathan

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says he gets very worried whenever the Nigerian military is subjected to public criticism and chaste. He said Nigerians need to inculcate the habit of giving respect to members of the nation’s security forces because they make it possible for them to sleep in peace at night. Jonathan made... Read More

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February 15, 2015

David Leffler: This is how to effectively combat Nigeria’s growing insecurity

by David Leffler If Nigeria establishes IDT Prevention Wings of the Military, they will ease high tensions, reverse mistrust, crush hatred, create stability and permanently prevent war and terrorism. A roundtable, held last week at the Institute of African Studies reports that the Nigerian government’s “…campaigns have not addressed their plans for combating the growing... Read More

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Doyin Okupe

February 14, 2015

Finally, Doyin Okupe admits the Army hasn’t been ‘adequately equipped’

by Kolapo Olapoju Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the President, has admitted that Nigerian soldiers had, prior to now, been under-equipped to prosecute the war against Boko Haram. He stated that the federal government had struggled with the acquisition of arms, which consequently led to the lack of arms and... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Jim Iyke, Sammy Okposo pay solidarity visit to the Nigerian Army in Abuja (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Considering the fact that our troops need all the encouragement and morale boost possible, celebrities like Jim Iyke and Sammy Okposo have joined the ‘Support our troops’ initiative. The stars met and interacted with members of the Nigerian Army at the Mogadishu cantonment in Abuja today, Thursday, February 12. The foundation also... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Nigerian troops are serious about flushing Boko Haram out of Sambisa

by Panshak Ibrahim Reports say that a detachment of the Nigerian military are currently involved in an operation to wipe out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest. Members of the terrorist sect have used the forest as their stronghold and refuge – from where they carry out insurgent activities. Military sources told Punch Newspaper on Wednesday,... Read More

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February 7, 2015

We can’t ensure security unless elections are postponed – Military (Report)

by Anike Jacobs Military service chiefs say they will not provide security on the 14th of February for the election poll if it is not postponed. In a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the military said soldiers will not be available to provide security anywhere in the country if it goes... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Nigerian troops are on a roll, recapture 10 towns from Boko Haram

by Janet Johnson The National Information Centre has said on Monday, February 2, that the ongoing war against insurgency in the North-east was yielding desired result as the military had so far recaptured 10 towns previously seized by the terrorists in Adamawa alone. The Coordinator of the center, Mike Omeri disclosed this while giving an... 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 13, 2015

Finally, Pres. Jonathan sends someone to Baga – guess who

by James Sambo Following repeated calls to address the reported Boko Haram massacre in Baga, in Borno, President Goodluck Jonathan has sent someone to the state to offer sympathy over the attack. The president sent the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil, to commiserate with the people of the town. The emissary was received at... Read More

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