Defence
COAS declares open Nigerian Army inter-division combat platoon obstacle crossing competition in Plateau State
Stanley Ihedigbo Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, declared open the Nigerian Army Inter-Division Combat Platoon Obstacle Crossing Competition 2024 at 3 Division Obstacle Crossing Ground, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State. The event which brought together troops from the various Divisions of the…
Read More »Nigerian Army neutralise kidnappers, terrorist in coordinated operations, rescue hostage, recover arms
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of the Nigerian Army in a series of well-coordinated counter-terrorism operations across the country in collaboration with vigilante forces have made significant progress in curtailing the activities of terrorists and kidnappers. These operations resulted in the neutralization of two kidnappers and…
Read More »Nigerian Army recovers arms, ammunition, one killed at Fann District in Barkin Ladi Council, Plateau State
Stanley Ihedigbo Tactical team of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN of Nigerian Army recovered arms from a gunrunners’ hideout and member of the team, an immigration officer, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration CL Agwom, was killed by the criminals, at Sangasa Village in Fann District, Barkin Ladi LGA…
Read More »Nigerian Army female personnel are operational, professionally effective, General Amatso
Stanley Ihedigbo Commander Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC) Brigadier General MI Amatso has said that Nigerian Army female personnel of the command are not taking the back seat but rather they are stepping forward effectively and proving themselves operationally and professionally in the Nigerian Army’s effort towards tackling…
Read More »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…
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