Tukur Buratai

September 2, 2017

Boko Haram: Defeated, depleted or what exactly?

by Alexander O. Onukwue On BBC Hardtalk, Nigeria’s Army chief employed a technical dodge to backtrack on the Army’s claim in 2016 that it had defeated Boko Haram. “I don’t think anybody has said Boko Haram has been eliminated”. General Tukur Buratai said this with that look that says ‘I probably said something similar to... Read More

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September 2, 2017

Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, had expired on August 30, 2017. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Friday said... Read More

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August 28, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Buratai’s men on the prowl again

Officers of the Nigerian Army belonging to the 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri acting on the instructions of the Imo State government on Saturday, August 26, 2017, injured many shop owners and killed a ten-year-old boy, Somtochukwu Ibeanusi while “supervising” the illegal demolition process of the Eke – Ukwu market in Owerri. In the words of... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Boko Haram activities have cost North-East $9bn – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the North-East has lost $9bn to the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said this in Lagos while delivering a paper at the inaugural Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers of Nigeria. Buratai, who was represented by General Commanding Officer, 81... Read More

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Go into forests and wipe out Boko Haram insurgents | Buratai tells troops

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged troops to advance into forests and wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after he decorated two officers and 63 soldiers for their exceptional performances. “You must take this fight to their hideouts. You must go further, that should... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 5th of August

Follow the links to the stories on YNaija: “It’s obvious Buhari might have suffered stroke from chemotherapy” | Mixed reactions trail Archbishop Welby’s visit To Buhari The Thread: This is how the Military successfully ruined Nigeria Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai

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Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgents will forever remain technically defeated. He made this known while speaking in Damaturu the Yobe state capital shortly after a closed door meeting with the state governor Ibrahim Gaidam, Channel Television reports. [Read Also: Army Chief, Buratai begins training with... Read More

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Army Chief, Buratai begins training with troops in Yobe

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army Special Force School. Commandant of the School, Brig-Gen. Moundhey Gadzama Ali, who drilled the COAS through the special training, later presented him with a certificate... Read More

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Continue the fight, no rest yet, Buratai tells troops in the North East

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged Nigerian troops in the North-East not to relent, as the war has not ended. According to him, there are more tasks to be carried out in the efforts to clear the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, TheCable reports. Buratai gave the charge while addressing troops of the... Read More

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Service Chiefs arrive Maiduguri following Osinbajo’s order

A few Service Chiefs are currently in Maiduguri, Borno, following the order of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo that they should relocate to the state. At a meeting last Thursday, the acting president asked, chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, and chief of air staff, Sadique Abubakar, to relocate to Borno. The two military chiefs arrived in... Read More

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Osinbajo orders Service Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state capital, with immediate effect. This order came after an emergency meeting with some service chiefs on Thursday. The acting president said there was a need for them to be... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 22nd of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops Spicer took tremendous abuse from the Fake News Media – Trump Some people will hide their heads in shame, when Buhari returns – Adesina

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Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has given troops a 40-day ultimatum to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Sani Usman, Buratai gave the order to theatre commander of operation Lafiya Dole, Ibrahim Attahiru. [Read Also: Boko Haram leader, Shekau, releases video says sect attacked military... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: Call me Mathew and face my wrath – Obasanjo ‘How the PDP intends to wrestle power back’ The Thread: Buratai might be up to something sneaky

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My family invested in Dubai property before I was army chief – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said his family invested in properties in Dubai in 2013 before he was appointed. Buratai said this on Tuesday when he featured in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) interview programme Hard Talk. ”Substantial property is just an investment; my family do their own private business. They should... Read More

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Army didn’t make the decision to swap terrorists for Chibok girls – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said the decision to swap Boko Haram prisoners with Chibok girls was not a military decision. Buratai said this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation’s programme, Hard Talk, aired on Tuesday. He said the Federal Government saw the swap deal as the best... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki | Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba – YNaija Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki – YNaija Drama as senators attempt to declare Saraki Acting President – YNaija Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive... Read More

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Female IDPs demand independent panel on alleged sexual abuse

Internally Displaced Persons in Bama, Falori and Banking camps have called for an independent investigation into alleged sexual abuse against them by soldiers and civilian JTF members. The women had also alleged that they paid money to soldiers and members of the civilian Joint Task Force to get food for their children. The women under... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday morning returned from London where she had visited ailing President Muhammadu Buhari. 2. We have no association with APDA – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied any... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating | NJC must suspend ‘corrupt’ judges again – Presidency | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating – YNaija We have no association with APDA – PDP – YNaija Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp – YNaija Nigeria not facing constitutional crisis on account of Buhari’s absence – Presidency –... Read More

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Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama camp, Borno State. The women in the camp had alleged that some soldiers and members of civilian JTF were demanding sex in exchange for favours. They also accused them of detaining their husbands in... Read More

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Buratai establishes new army unit in Buhari’s hometown, Daura

by Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai on Friday established a forward operation base in Daura, Katsina State. The base was named Muhammadu Buhari base. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. -Gen. Sani Usman, said in a statement Buratai said the move was to enhance security in parts of 1 Division of the Nigerian... Read More

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Buratai’s warning: Nigerians will defend democracy – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said Nigerians will resist possible attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this while reacting to Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai’s alarm that some people were approaching soldiers for political... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo | Stop allocating soldiers to politicians, Wike tells Buratai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers – YNaija 30-year-old Nigerians will soon be able to run for President – Dogara – YNaija I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo – YNaija Buratai’s warning: Those seeking change must do it... Read More

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Stop allocating soldiers to politicians, Wike tells Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigerian Army to desist from allocating soldiers to politicians. Wike said this while reacting to a comment credited to the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, that some people were approaching soldiers for political reasons. He spoke during the flag off of the... Read More

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Expose those planning to take over power | Ndigbo tells Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai to expose those approaching soldiers for political. Buratai had raised alarm that some politicians were approaching soldiers for political reasons, which was aimed at usurping power. Ohanaeze warned against attempt, by anybody or group, to take advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s... Read More

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Buratai’s warning: Those seeking change must do it democratically – UK

by Azeez Adeniyi The United Kingdom has said it would continue to support democracy as the only system of government in Nigeria. The UK government said this against the backdrop of a warning by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who alleged, on Tuesday, that some people were approaching soldiers for political... Read More

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How my experience in Bangladesh helped in fight against Boko Haram – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence had been very useful in fighting terrorism in the North East. Buratai made this known in Lagos on Saturday when he received the Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Abu Shafiul Huq. He said the success... Read More

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How Boko Haram insurgents attacked my convoy – Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur has revealed that his convoy was once attacked by terrorist group, Boko Haram in the North East, Borno State. Buratai revealed this in a recent interview with The Nation. According to Buratai, he led the troops to clear the ambush in Mafa village instead... Read More

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