Defence Headquarters says electronic materials cited by a US official were recovered by Nigerian troops during earlier operations and handed over under bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims by a senior United States official that American forces seized a large cache of electronic intelligence materials from terrorists during an operation …
A soldier, three kidnapped civilians and a local hunter have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by armed gunmen on a private dredging site in the Karanla community of Magbon, in the Mowe area of Ogun State. The victims were killed after gunmen ambushed security operatives responding to a distress call over an attempted …
Journalists invited to cover the inauguration of the Court Martial for the trial of alleged coup plotters were on Friday barred from the proceedings at the Scorpion Officers’ Mess, the venue of the trial. Confusion began when reporters, were repeatedly moved from one location to another shortly after arriving at the facility. As journalists were …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to restoring and sustaining peace and security in Plateau State and across the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, and the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed online reports claiming soldiers are planning a mutiny over pay and allowances. Colonel Apollonia Anele, the Army’s spokesperson, described the reports as “false, misleading, and deliberately sensational.” She stressed that soldiers remain loyal to the Constitution and the Commander-in-Chief. “Mutiny is a grave offence under military law and goes against …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited senior leaders and traditional authorities in Niger State to seek their cooperation in the ongoing military operations against terrorism and banditry. According to the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, General Shaibu met with former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami …
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnapped persons – seven women and five children – who were abducted by Boko Haram along the Gwoza–Limankara Road in Borno State on November 14. The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue on Tuesday via its official X account. The victims were freed on Sunday during a clearance …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence, following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. In a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu confirmed that he had forwarded Musa’s name to Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of the South-East of their safety following the circulation of a fake “sit-at-home” order online. Authorities urged citizens to continue their daily activities and report any suspicious individuals for prompt action. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division, said the message was …
