Tag: Army
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…