Tag: Nigeria Army
1,500 Military Wives and Widows Get Relief in NAOWA Outreach
NAOWA reaches out to 1,500 military wives and widows in Abuja with food items and encouragement as part of a humanitarian outreach. Humanitarian Outreach Uplifts Soldiers’ Families in Abuja In a show of compassion and solidarity, over 1,500 wives and widows of Nigerian Army personnel have received humanitarian support through a large-scale outreach organized by…
Police Deploy to Niger State Community Following Violent Clash Between Hausa and Gbagyi Groups
The Niger State Police Command has deployed officers to Chimbi village in Paikoro Local Government Area to restore order after a violent clash erupted between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities over a land dispute. The conflict, which began early Sunday morning, resulted in the burning of properties, though no lives were lost, according to the…
ISWAP Releases Gruesome Video Executing Three Nigerian Soldiers in Yobe
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram affiliated with the Islamic State, has released a chilling video showing the execution of three Nigerian soldiers. The graphic footage, which has been verified by reporters, depicts the soldiers being shot dead by masked insurgents in a field. The incident reportedly occurred on…
Nigerian Air Force Conducts Precision Airstrikes, Disrupts Terrorist Operations in North-East and North-West
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of precision airstrikes between March 17 and 19, 2025, targeting terrorist hideouts in the North-East and North-West regions. The coordinated operations successfully eliminated scores of insurgents and significantly disrupted their activities, marking a major victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism. According to Group Captain…
Katsina Police Arrest 144 Suspects, Rescue 105 Kidnapped Victims in Anti-Banditry Operations
The Katsina State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against banditry and other criminal activities, with the arrest of 144 suspects and the rescue of 105 kidnapped victims. The announcement was made by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in…
COAS Inaugurates Special Intervention Projects in Niger State
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on the people of Angbasa in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State to collaborate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to ensure a secure environment conducive to socio-economic development. The COAS made this appeal during the commissioning of the Chief…
TROOPS INTERCEPT TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, CAPTURE WEAPONS, AMMUNITION CACHE IN IMO, KWARA STATES
In a series of meticulously executed operations, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Imo State have made substantial progress in the ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency. The troops in collaboration with other security forces conducted successful raids on multiple hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its…
Troops Repel Suspected IPOB Terrorists’ Attack on Police Station in Ebonyi
In a swift and decisive response, troops of the Nigerian Army, deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Ebonyi State, have successfully repelled an attack on the Isheke Police Station by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The attack, which occurred early today, resulted in the torching of the police facility and several vehicles….
TROOPS CLEAR BANDITS FORESTS, RECOVER VALUABLE ITEMS IN TARABA STATE
In a strategic move to combat the menace of kidnapping and criminal activities in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) executed a decisive clearance operation on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. The operation resulted in the successful destruction of multiple kidnappers’ camps and recovery of valuable items in Chinkai…
Nigerian Army Troops Deal Heavy Blow to Terrorists in Kaduna and Niger States, Neutralize 4 and Recover Arms
June 10, 2024 — In a series of recent counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have delivered a significant setback to terrorists operating in Kaduna and Niger States, successfully neutralizing four terrorists and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. In Kaduna State, acting on actionable intelligence, the troops conducted clearance operations around the…