Tag: Army
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Army Busts Illegal Bunkering Ring in Lagos, Arrests Six Suspects
By Opeyemi Adelakun Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal oil bunkering operation in the Orile General Area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers and recovering equipment believed to have been used for the illicit activity. The operation, carried out by troops of the 65 Battalion under the 81 Division…
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Army Raises Alarm Over Terrorists’ Growing Use of Internet, Vows Stronger Cyber Measures
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the increasing use of the internet by terrorist and criminal groups to recruit members, raise funds, coordinate attacks and spread propaganda, declaring that it is strengthening its cyber warfare capabilities to counter the evolving threat. The warning was issued on Tuesday by the Chief of…
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Army Rescues Six Kidnap Victims After Escape From Bandits In Katsina
By Paul Joseph Six kidnap victims, including two children, have regained their freedom after escaping from armed bandits and being rescued by troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Katsina State. The victims were found during a routine foot patrol by troops at Unguwan Doka in Faskari Local Government Area after fleeing…
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Army Reshuffles Senior Officers, Appoints New Commanders Nationwide
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian Army has approved a major redeployment of senior officers, announcing fresh appointments across key operational, command, training and administrative positions as part of efforts to strengthen its response to evolving security challenges. The changes, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, were disclosed in a statement…
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Army Debunks Viral Report on Alleged Killing of General Near Abuja
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report alleging that a senior military officer was recently killed and his wife abducted near Abuja. Army authorities clarified that the incident being circulated on social media actually occurred in July 2021 and involved the late Major General Hassan Ahmed…
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Army Arrests Woman Allegedly Supplying Food Items, Other Items to Terrorist Son in Borno
By Paul Joseph Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 50-year-old woman over allegations of supplying food items and other materials to her son, who is suspected to be a member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The suspect was reportedly intercepted at a military checkpoint in Kukawa, Borno State, during a…
