Nigerian army appoints GOCs for newly created Divisions
The Nigerian Army has announced a major restructuring of its operational command structure with the establishment of four new divisions and the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to lead…
US withdraws most troops from Nigeria after ISIS operation
The United States has withdrawn most of its troops from Nigeria following the successful May operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS' second-in-command in the Lake Chad Basin, while maintaining intelligence-sharing…
Troops rescue 10 abducted NECO candidates after ISWAP attack in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted during an attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on Lassa Community in Askira Uba…
Troops neutralise two Lakurawa terrorists, recover arms in Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a…
Insecurity: Army opens new training depot, plans 28,000 recruitment
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of efforts to strengthen its manpower and enhance ongoing operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping…
Troops rescue 53 hostages, recover eight vehicles in Borno operation
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles after foiling an attempted terrorist attack along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno…
Troops kill three ESN operatives, recover arms and IEDs in Anambra
Troops of Sector 5 of the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have neutralised three operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the…
Tinubu hails troops for killing bandit leader, rescuing Gen. Rabe’s widow
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful security operation in Kogi State that led to the neutralisation of notorious bandit…
Troops recover RPGs, IEDs as Lakurawa terrorists flee Kebbi offensive
Troops of Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered a cache of high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other equipment following a successful offensive against suspected Lakurawa terrorists…
Troops rescue late General Rabe’s wife from bandits in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, during a military operation against bandits…