In a tale of extraordinary bravery and tactical brilliance, a 2021 mission by five operatives of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) in Zamfara has been brought to light. The mission, described as a perilous reconnaissance along the infamous Zamfara-Katsina road — nicknamed the “devil’s road” — showcased the SBS’s resolve against insurmountable odds. Read More…
Tag: Nigerian Army
The last soldier standing clocks 75
I have never made a secret of my admiration for Col Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Rtd). Right from the time he broke into public consciousness with his brief stint as Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority to the time he came unto his own as governor of old Kaduna State (including the present Katsina Read More…
Nigerian Army eliminates notorious Boko Haram Commander, Abu Rijab, in Borno offensive
The Nigerian Army confirmed on Sunday the successful elimination of Abu Rijab, a notorious Boko Haram commander, along with other terrorist fighters, during a decisive offensive operation in Borno State. The operation, which took place in Bula Daloye within the Bama Local Government Area, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against insurgency in Read More…
Ali Baba decries killing of soldiers, calls for moral reawakening and constitutional reform
Renowned Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba, has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent killing of 17 Nigerian Army officers in Delta State, labelling the act as “highly abominable.” In a heartfelt interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Akpobome expressed his dismay, stating, “The heinous murder of Read More…
Nigerian Army warns against recruitment fraud in ongoing intake
The Nigerian Army issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the 86 Regular Recruits Intake, cautioning them against engaging in manipulative or fraudulent activities that could compromise the recruitment process, as stated by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations in Abuja. The statement was prompted by a circulating video on social media Read More…
President orders probe after fatal drone strike in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive investigation into a military drone strike that resulted in the deaths of at least 85 individuals, including women and children, in northern Kaduna over the weekend. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Nigerian army chief, visited Tundun Biri village to express regret for the air strike and pledged to Read More…
Nigerian Army to dispose of recovered unexploded ordnance from 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast
In an official announcement, the Nigerian Army revealed plans to dispose of the unexploded ordnance recovered from the site of the 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast at the Army Range in Owode Ajilete, Ogun State. According to Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the disposal operation Read More…
Nigerian Army rescues another Borno Chibok girl
The Nigerian Army announced on Monday that it had successfully rescued another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, aged 27, from Dikwa Local Government Area in Borno. Nkeki was abducted in 2014 alongside more than 200 students from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok by Boko Haram insurgents. Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Read More…
Investigation Launched into Killing of Lagos Driver Allegedly by Persons in Military Uniform
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the tragic killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr. Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, reportedly at the hands of individuals allegedly donning military attire. Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson for the Division, disclosed on Sunday that the investigation is being conducted in Read More…
Nigerian Army partners LAWMA in waste disposal
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) have agreed to collaborate on the disposal and recycling of worn clothing. This was revealed in a statement Maj.-Gen. Adeyemi Alabi, commander of the ordnance corps, signed and made available to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday. Alabi stated that the corps will Read More…