Tag: Army
Under Control – Nigerian Army Reacts To Suspected Abuja Suicide Bomb Blast
The Nigerian Army has reacted to Monday’s explosion in Abuja, in which a suspected suicide bomber was killed. The Army said the situation is under control. Posting on its verified X handle, the Nigerian Army wrote: “BREAKING NEWS, explosion at bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja. Situation under control, details later….”. Hifoxnews reported that…
Army, Police Disagree On Report Of Israeli National Rescue In Taraba
The Nigeria Army 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke has given its own account on the rescue of an Israeli national Gil Itamar in Taraba State. The army disagrees with the account of the Taraba State Police Command which stated that the Israeli National was abducted while being escorted by men of the…
Again, Army Invades Eko Disco, Abducts, Tortures Staff Over Power Supply
For the second time in recent months, Nigerian military personnel have been accused of attacking electricity distribution workers over power supply disputes. In the early hours of 14 March 2025, soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 15th Field Engineers Regiment in Topo Town, Badagry, allegedly stormed the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) Badagry Injection Substation,…
Military Airstrike Mistakenly Wipes Out Family of 6 in Katsina
Seven innocent civilians have reportedly paid the ultimate price in a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.Reports have it that three other security personnel, including two police officers and an operative of the state owned Community Watch Corps (CWC), were earlier killed in a gun…
Okuama: Army Begins 3-day Mourning for Slain Soldiers, Orders Flag to Fly at Half-Mast
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has declared a three-day national mourning period to honor the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives at the hands of enraged youths in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. Among the fallen heroes are distinguished figures including Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali, the Commanding…
Army Rescues 16 Abducted Victims in Kaduna
Nigerian Army troops from 1 Division stationed in Kaduna State have effectively liberated 16 abducted individuals from the clutches of violent extremists and terrorists in Tantatu Community, Kajuru Local Government Area. Acting on actionable intelligence, on March 17, 2024, around 10:30 PM, the troops promptly pursued the insurgents who had previously assaulted the community, capturing…