Defence
Nigerian Army donates wheelchair to physically challenged students, sewing machines to MDHIP beneficiaries
Stanley Ihedigbo In a demonstration of philanthropy to the people, 3 Division Medical Hospital and Services, and 3 Division/ Operation SAFE HAVEN ((OPSH), demonstrated profound commitment to community welfare by donating a wheelchair to Mr. Mathew Mustapha 14 years, a physically challenged student of Government…
Read More »COAS declares Commanding officers’ workshop open, stresses need for improved operational efficiency
Stanley Ihedigbo In furtherance to the actualization of his command philosophy, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared open a 5-day capacity building workshop for Commanding Officers (COs) at 6 Division Python Officers’ Mess, Port Harcourt Barracks. Speaking at the Second…
Read More »Nigerian Army debunks claim of supporting, running Islam school
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Army has debunked claims that they operating a school of Islamic affair, while ignoring other faith. According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, they have been notified of a misleading viral report suggesting that the NA only runs a School of…
Read More »Troops on sting operation neutralize terrorists, recover arms in Taraba forest
Stanley Ihedigbo In a decisive raid aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralized a terrorist, recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and destroyed terrorist camps in Ikiyayo Forest, Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State. Acting on…
Read More »Troops neutralise 11 terrorists in Sambisa Forest capture weapons
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, in a coordinated effort with a hybrid force conducted special clearance operations in an identified terrorists’ enclave in Jongo Village within the notorious Sambisa Forest eliminating 11 ISWAP terrorists. According to statement…
Read More »Troops eliminate five terrorists, rescue hostages in a decisive battle in Sokoto State
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Sokoto State in a daring gun battle on Thursday 27 June 2024, successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Sokoto State, neutralizing 5 terrorists and rescuing 2 hostages held by the terrorists. According to the…
Read More »Headquarters 6 Division sends off RSM in grand style
Stanley Ihedigbo Headquarters, 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) has sent off the Division’s Regimental Sargeant Major (RSM), Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Dauda Waheed in a grand style as he retired after thirty five (35) years of active service . The ceremony took place on 26 June 2024,…
Read More »Troops repel suspected IPOB terrorists attack on police station in Ebonyi State
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Ebonyi State in a swift and decisive response have repelled an attack on Isheke Police Station which came under attack by suspected proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) terrorists resulting in the…
Read More »NA debunks viral audio -visual report on recruiting jihadists, saying it aimed at sowing discord, causing religious crises
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Army (NA) has debunked an audio-visual recording circulating on various online platforms, purportedly showing a misleading report suggesting that they are recruiting Islamic fundamentalists and jihadists. According to the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the footage also falsely portrayed…
Read More »Army arrest fake recruitment official in Taraba State
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have apprehended an individual posing as Army recruitment official in Taraba State, who was attempting to scam aspiring military candidates. This operation followed a visit by the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, to…
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