The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the low number of recruits from the South-East, with Anambra Staterecording just 117 applications out of 38,000 nationwide. Brigadier General Uche Nnabuihe disclosed this during a youth sensitisation campaign in Awka, noting the figures were recorded before a nationwide awareness drive began. He explained that the initiative is aimed at encouraging more young people…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the Nigerian Army recovered at least 74 terrorist bodies following intensified operations in the North-East. A statement on Friday by Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, highlighted that the Army successfully killed several terrorists and foiled a complex drone-assisted attack between March 13 and March 19. The…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, dismantled 22 illegal refining sites, and recovered more than 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at over ₦150 million during sustained operations across the Niger Delta. Details of the crackdown were disclosed in a statement issued on December 29,…
The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West (Operation Fansa Yanma) has announced that its Strike Team deployed to combat banditry and terrorism in Sokoto successfully neutralised 11 bandits and seized a significant cache of weapons. In a statement released on the Nigerian Army Headquarters’ official social media channels, the military…
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers as part of the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision follows a surge in mass abductions across the country, with over 600 kidnapping cases recorded in November alone. Incidents include the abduction of more than 300…
Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have declared “total control” of the country, heightening political tensions following a disputed presidential election. The announcement comes just days after reports emerged of violence in the capital, Bissau, as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his challenger, Fernando Dias, both claimed victory. Details about the scope of the military takeover remain…
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has dismissed reports circulating on some online platforms claiming that a Brigade Commander was abducted by terrorists during an ambush along Damboa Road in Borno State. In a statement, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, described the report as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard it….
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of personnel exiting the Armed Forces of Nigeria, stating that it prioritises life after service through structured transition and rehabilitation programmes. The Director of Support Services, DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokunbo Bello, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the closing of a two-day Pre-Retirement Transition…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has confirmed the arrest of 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of military service regulations. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the arrests followed a routine internal military exercise aimed at upholding discipline and professionalism within…
The Nigerian Army is set to induct 6,195 newly trained regular combatants into its ranks as part of ongoing efforts to boost manpower and enhance operational effectiveness across various theatres of operation nationwide. The recruits, who make up the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (88RRI), began their training on January 13 at the Depot Nigerian Army…
