Defence
Nigerian Army takes delivery of first set of aircrafts, as army aviation becomes a reality
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircrafts. The berthing of the aircrafts marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations.…
Read More »Army Intelligence School students embark on study to NIMASA, strengthens security partnership
Stanley Ihedigbo In a bid to enhance their academic and professional development, students from the Nigerian Army Intelligence School (NAIS) embarked on a local study tour to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The visit was to familiarize the students with the roles and responsibilities of NIMASA in…
Read More »Troops apprehend terrorist mastermind of attack on villages in Taraba State
Stanley Ihedigbo In a successful operation conducted by the troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, (OPWS) a terrorist mastermind responsible for a deadly attack on Mararaban Azagawa Village has been captured. The troops acted swiftly following the attack on 16 June 2024, which resulted in…
Read More »Training of 6000 recruits , part of Nigerian Army’s solution to security challenges, COAS
Stanley Ihedigbo Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared that, about 6000 recruits who passed out today at the Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Zaria, form a crucial part of Nigerian Army’s solution to the security challenges confronting the nation. According to the Director Army Public…
Read More »Troops clear bandits’ forests, recover valuable items in Taraba State
Stanley Ihedigbo In a strategic move to combat the menace of kidnapping and criminal activities in Taraba State, troops of the Six Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) executed a decisive clearance operation. The operation resulted in the successful destruction of multiple kidnappers’ camps and the recovery of…
Read More »Troops eliminate three terrorists, recover arms, rustled sheep in Zamfara
Stanley Ihedigbo Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, eliminated three terrorists and recovered several rustled sheep in multiple operations in Zamfara State. In Rukudawa Village, located in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, troops launched an offensive operation targeting the hideout…
Read More »COAS directs immediate investigation of maltreatment of civilian workers at Army Schools
Stanley Ihedigbo In response to the recent concerns raised by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) regarding the treatment of civilian workers at Command Secondary School Iyana Ipaja, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has taken decisive action to address the situation. According to…
Read More »Kano Emirate tussle: Nigerian Army debunks alleged involvement of soldiers
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Army has debunked the alleged involvement of soldiers involved in the Kano state emirate tussle and are not involved in enforcing any court order. Contrary to insinuations by the Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association as published by Premium Times on 26 May 2024.…
Read More »COAS charges personnel to sustain technological innovation, ingenuity in support of ongoing operations
Stanley Ihedigbo Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged personnel of the Command Central Engineering DEPOT (CED) Nigerian Army (NA), to sustain the technological innovation and ingenuity exhibited in rebuilding, renovating and repairing burnt, damaged and broken down Combat platforms recovered from formations and units…
Read More »Banex plaza Abuja closure :Nigerian Army assures thorough investigate personnel , subsequent attack
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Army has assured they would thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the presence of its personnel at the plaza and the subsequent attack. Unidentified hoodlums attacked Nigerian Army personnel at Banex Plaza, Wuse, Abuja, which occurred on Saturday 18 May 2024, leading to the closure of the…
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