Nigeria Army – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Nigeria Army – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Army Warns Against Fake Reports on Counter-Insurgency Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/army-warns-against-fake-reports-on-counter-insurgency-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-warns-against-fake-reports-on-counter-insurgency-operations/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483178 The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the spread of fake reports alleging the defeat of troops on the frontline, warning that such misinformation poses a threat to national security and ongoing counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram in the North-East. The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, made this known on Tuesday [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-warns-against-fake-reports-on-counter-insurgency-operations/feed/ 0 Army Debunks Claim of 17 Soldiers Killed in Benisheikh Attack https://www.theinfostride.com/army-debunks-claim-of-17-soldiers-killed-in-benisheikh-attack/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-debunks-claim-of-17-soldiers-killed-in-benisheikh-attack/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481422 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, were killed during a clash with insurgents in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military described the claims as false and a deliberate attempt to discredit its operations in the North-East. In a statement, the Media [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-debunks-claim-of-17-soldiers-killed-in-benisheikh-attack/feed/ 0 Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue three in Taraba https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474966 Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have foiled another kidnapping attempt and rescued three victims in Taraba State. The operation was carried out on January 5, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Local Government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/feed/ 0 Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack in Taraba, Recover Firearms and Motorcycles https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-in-taraba-recover-firearms-and-motorcycles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-in-taraba-recover-firearms-and-motorcycles/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468906 Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled an attack on Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, recovering five dane guns and two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing assailants. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed this in a statement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-in-taraba-recover-firearms-and-motorcycles/feed/ 0 Army Orders 2 Division GOC to Relocate to Kwara After Oke-Ode Attack https://www.theinfostride.com/army-orders-2-division-goc-to-relocate-to-kwara-after-oke-ode-attack/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-orders-2-division-goc-to-relocate-to-kwara-after-oke-ode-attack/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467777 The Nigerian Army has ordered the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Ibadan, to relocate to Kwara State following Sunday’s deadly attack on Ogba-Ayo community in Oke-Ode town. Armed bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, killing scores of people, including forest guards, and abducting several others. In a statement released on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-orders-2-division-goc-to-relocate-to-kwara-after-oke-ode-attack/feed/ 0 Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue Kidnapped Woman and Infant in Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-rescue-kidnapped-woman-and-infant-in-katsina/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-rescue-kidnapped-woman-and-infant-in-katsina/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=417795 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully thwarted a bandits’ attack in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescuing a kidnapped woman and her infant child. Security sources revealed that armed bandits stormed Ringin Gora village around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 20, abducting 22-year-old Saratu Abdullahi and her child. Following a distress alert, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-bandits-attack-rescue-kidnapped-woman-and-infant-in-katsina/feed/ 0 Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists, Arrests 100 Suspects, Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims — DHQ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409192 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced significant achievements in ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-oil theft operations across the country, revealing that over 100 terrorists were killed, 100 suspects arrested, and 21 kidnapped victims rescued between April 17 and 25, 2025. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement issued on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/military-kills-over-100-terrorists-arrests-100-suspects-rescues-21-kidnap-victims-dhq/feed/ 0 Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Ibrahim Kaboni, Eight Fighters in Zamfara Ambush https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-neutralize-notorious-bandit-leader-ibrahim-kaboni-eight-fighters-in-zamfara-ambush/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-neutralize-notorious-bandit-leader-ibrahim-kaboni-eight-fighters-in-zamfara-ambush/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408503 Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly neutralized a notorious bandit leader, Ibrahim Kaboni, and eight of his fighters during a successful ambush operation near Keta village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The development was disclosed on Thursday by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via a post on his X handle. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-neutralize-notorious-bandit-leader-ibrahim-kaboni-eight-fighters-in-zamfara-ambush/feed/ 1 Defence Minister Mourns Late Chief of Army Staff, Describes Lagbaja as Gallant Warrior https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-minister-mourns-late-chief-of-army-staff-describes-lagbaja-as-gallant-warrior/ https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-minister-mourns-late-chief-of-army-staff-describes-lagbaja-as-gallant-warrior/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393228 The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has paid tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a “warrior” who fought tirelessly against terrorism across various theatres of war in Nigeria. The presidency confirmed Lagbaja’s passing on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness. Born on February 28, 1968, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-minister-mourns-late-chief-of-army-staff-describes-lagbaja-as-gallant-warrior/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Urges Nigerian Army to Ensure Citizens’ Safety https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-urges-nigerian-army-to-ensure-citizens-safety/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-urges-nigerian-army-to-ensure-citizens-safety/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382736 President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian Army to ensure that violent groups do not overpower peaceful and law-abiding Nigerians, emphasizing the need for citizens to feel safe in their homes and public spaces. Tinubu made these remarks on Saturday during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Celebration held at the 3 Division [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-urges-nigerian-army-to-ensure-citizens-safety/feed/ 0 Nigeria Police, Military Neutralize Armed Robbers in Nasarawa State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381973 The Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State, in collaboration with the military, successfully neutralized a group of armed robbers on June 29, 2024. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of various stolen items. According to a press release by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer for the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-police-military-neutralize-armed-robbers-in-nasarawa-state/feed/ 0 Troops of Operation UDOKA Seize 14 Boats and Arrest Oil Bunkerers in Abia State https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/#respond Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:30:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381187 Troops of Operation UDOKA have successfully destroyed 14 boats and numerous drums of crude oil recovered from oil bunkerers at Isimini Waterside in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation, led by Major General Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, resulted in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-of-operation-udoka-seize-14-boats-and-arrest-oil-bunkerers-in-abia-state/feed/ 0 Military Prioritizes Farmer Protection Amid Rainy Season https://www.theinfostride.com/military-prioritizes-farmer-protection-amid-rainy-season/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-prioritizes-farmer-protection-amid-rainy-season/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381098 The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that operational adjustments have been made by the military to prioritize the protection of farmers in Nigeria during the rainy season. Major Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this known in Abuja while providing updates on the operations of the armed forces. Buba stated that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/military-prioritizes-farmer-protection-amid-rainy-season/feed/ 0 Nigeria Deploys 197 Troops for Peacekeeping Mission in Gambia https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-deploys-197-troops-for-peacekeeping-mission-in-gambia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-deploys-197-troops-for-peacekeeping-mission-in-gambia/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380502 No fewer than 197 personnel from the Nigerian Armed Forces have been deployed to Gambia for peacekeeping missions. The deployment was announced on Friday by Maj-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, Chief of Operations of the Nigerian Army, during a briefing in Jaji, Kaduna State. The 197 troops began their Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) on May 4, 2024, at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-deploys-197-troops-for-peacekeeping-mission-in-gambia/feed/ 0 Nigerian Troops Eliminate Six ISWAP Fighters in Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-eliminate-six-iswap-fighters-in-borno-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-eliminate-six-iswap-fighters-in-borno-state/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 19:30:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377623 Troops belonging to the Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized six fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) during a raid on a “notorious enclave” in Goniri, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. This achievement was disclosed by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-eliminate-six-iswap-fighters-in-borno-state/feed/ 0 Delta State Traditional Rulers Vow to Support Security Agencies in Unmasking Killers of Military Officers https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-traditional-rulers-vow-to-support-security-agencies-in-unmasking-killers-of-military-officers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-traditional-rulers-vow-to-support-security-agencies-in-unmasking-killers-of-military-officers/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374008 Traditional rulers in Delta State have pledged their support to security agencies in unveiling the perpetrators behind the killings of military officers in Okuama community, describing the acts as unprovoked and barbaric. The monarchs, in a five-point communiqué issued at the end of a meeting of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers in Asaba, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-traditional-rulers-vow-to-support-security-agencies-in-unmasking-killers-of-military-officers/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Promises Immortalization of Slain Military Personnel in Delta State https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-promises-immortalization-of-slain-military-personnel-in-delta-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-promises-immortalization-of-slain-military-personnel-in-delta-state/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:30:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373619 President Bola Tinubu has pledged to immortalize the military personnel who lost their lives in the recent attack in Okuoma Community, Delta State. The President assured that the fallen heroes would receive a befitting burial and national honors, acknowledging their ultimate sacrifice for the nation. The President expressed his condolences to the families of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-promises-immortalization-of-slain-military-personnel-in-delta-state/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Trained 12,500 Soldiers in 2023, Says Depot Commandant https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-trained-12500-soldiers-in-2023-says-depot-commandant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-trained-12500-soldiers-in-2023-says-depot-commandant/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372291 Major General Mohammed Aminu Abdullahi, the Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army, has announced that approximately 12,500 soldiers were trained in the year 2023. He emphasized that these trained soldiers are currently playing significant roles in the defense and security of Nigeria. Speaking at the 2023 West African Social Activities (WASA) held at the depot parade [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-trained-12500-soldiers-in-2023-says-depot-commandant/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Neutralizes Suspected ESN Member in Imo State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-suspected-esn-member-in-imo-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-suspected-esn-member-in-imo-state/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372241 The Nigerian Army has announced the neutralization of a suspected member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation took place after an intense gun battle in the Ihiteukwa area of Orsu on Saturday. According to Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, troops recovered one [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-neutralizes-suspected-esn-member-in-imo-state/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Reports Success in Clearing Terrorists in North-West Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/#respond Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368920 The Nigerian Army has announced significant achievements in its operations in the North-West region, including the elimination of 10 terrorists and the arrest of a notorious bandit leader. The Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji, Capt. Yagata Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday in Gusau. According to Ibrahim, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-reports-success-in-clearing-terrorists-in-north-west-operations/feed/ 0 Nigerian Air Force Takes Responsibility for Accidental Airstrike in Nasarawa State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-takes-responsibility-for-accidental-airstrike-in-nasarawa-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-takes-responsibility-for-accidental-airstrike-in-nasarawa-state/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368843 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially accepted responsibility for the accidental airstrike that tragically claimed 37 lives in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on January 23, 2023. During a condolence visit to the Palace of the Emir of Lafia on Friday, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-takes-responsibility-for-accidental-airstrike-in-nasarawa-state/feed/ 0 Armed Forces of Nigeria Neutralize 94 Terrorists, Apprehend 214 Suspects in Recent Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368636 Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant successes in their recent operations against insurgency and criminal elements across the country. According to the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who briefed newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the operations led to the neutralization of 94 terrorists and the apprehension of 214 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-of-nigeria-neutralize-94-terrorists-apprehend-214-suspects-in-recent-operations/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Discovers Massive Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-discovers-massive-illegal-oil-bunkering-site-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-discovers-massive-illegal-oil-bunkering-site-in-rivers-state/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367885 Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have uncovered a significant illegal oil bunkering site concealed in Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. The discovery was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-discovers-massive-illegal-oil-bunkering-site-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army to Investigate Alleged Maltreatment of Female Officer https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-to-investigate-alleged-maltreatment-of-female-officer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-to-investigate-alleged-maltreatment-of-female-officer/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366990 The Nigerian Army has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged mistreatment of a female officer by some senior officers, an incident that has been widely circulated on social media. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, announced in a statement on Friday that the Army, as a disciplined force, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-to-investigate-alleged-maltreatment-of-female-officer/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade in Jalingo Declares Readiness to Tackle Criminal Elements https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-armys-6-brigade-in-jalingo-declares-readiness-to-tackle-criminal-elements/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-armys-6-brigade-in-jalingo-declares-readiness-to-tackle-criminal-elements/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366914 The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo has announced its preparedness to eliminate bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements causing unrest in Taraba State. Major General Frank Etim, the Brigade Commander, made this declaration during the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2023 event held in Jalingo on Thursday, which brought together the Combined [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-armys-6-brigade-in-jalingo-declares-readiness-to-tackle-criminal-elements/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Responds to Viral Video of Fraudulent Candidates in Recruitment Process https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-responds-to-viral-video-of-fraudulent-candidates-in-recruitment-process/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-responds-to-viral-video-of-fraudulent-candidates-in-recruitment-process/#respond Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:07:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366417 The Nigerian Army (NA) has responded to a viral video circulating on social media, which depicts the arrest of fraudulent candidates involved in the ongoing 86 Regular Recruits Intake in Lagos State. The video shows the arrest of candidates attempting to manipulate the recruitment process to secure positions designated for Lagos State indigenes through fraudulent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-responds-to-viral-video-of-fraudulent-candidates-in-recruitment-process/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Decorates 47 Newly-Promoted Major Generals https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-decorates-47-newly-promoted-major-generals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-decorates-47-newly-promoted-major-generals/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365834 The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, decorated 47 senior officers with the rank of major general, urging them to redouble their efforts in addressing the country’s security challenges. The promotion of the officers was approved by the Army Council on December 21, with 47 brigadiers general elevated to the rank of major general, and 75 colonels [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-decorates-47-newly-promoted-major-generals/feed/ 0 Armed Forces Won’t Shield Drug Offenders, Says Chief of Defence Staff https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-wont-shield-drug-offenders-says-chief-of-defence-staff/ https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-wont-shield-drug-offenders-says-chief-of-defence-staff/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:30:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364750 In a firm declaration, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, affirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not provide protection to any military personnel found guilty of illicit drug abuse and trafficking. Gen Musa conveyed this commitment during his visit to the Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-wont-shield-drug-offenders-says-chief-of-defence-staff/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Advises Social Media Influencers on Responsible Content Sharing https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-advises-social-media-influencers-on-responsible-content-sharing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-advises-social-media-influencers-on-responsible-content-sharing/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362486 In the 30th edition of the Social Media Influencers seminar, organized in collaboration with the Ukan Kurugh Foundation, the Chief of Military Affairs at Army Headquarters, Maj. Gen. NC Ugbo, urged social media actors to exercise caution and verify the information they disseminate on social media platforms. Highlighting the profound impact of social media on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-advises-social-media-influencers-on-responsible-content-sharing/feed/ 0 “Sanwo-Olu Invited us,but didnt tell us there was a change in Curve time”- Army tells Judicial Panel https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-sanwo-olu-invited-usbut-didnt-tell-us-there-was-a-change-in-curve-time-army-tells-judicial-panel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-sanwo-olu-invited-usbut-didnt-tell-us-there-was-a-change-in-curve-time-army-tells-judicial-panel/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:27:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274495 Brigadier General Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo, 81 Division Nigeria Army of the Nigerian Army who testified under oath before the Lagos Judicial Panel on what transpired at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2020, has revealed that the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu requested the presence of the Army to quell riots in the state. However, according [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-sanwo-olu-invited-usbut-didnt-tell-us-there-was-a-change-in-curve-time-army-tells-judicial-panel/feed/ 0 Army Accuses Sanwo-Olu of Dishonesty Over Lekki Shooting https://www.theinfostride.com/army-accuses-sanwo-olu-of-dishonesty-over-lekki-shooting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/army-accuses-sanwo-olu-of-dishonesty-over-lekki-shooting/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:51:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274485 The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, November 14, expressed its displeasure over the denial of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu that it did not invite the military during the #EndSARS protests. This incident involving the #EndSARS protesters was disclosed by the Commander of 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos, Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, in his testimony [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/army-accuses-sanwo-olu-of-dishonesty-over-lekki-shooting/feed/ 0 “Bandits have Started Buy in Army Uniforms From the Market”- Sen. Ndume Reveals https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-have-started-buy-in-army-uniforms-from-the-market-sen-ndume-reveals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-have-started-buy-in-army-uniforms-from-the-market-sen-ndume-reveals/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:18:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274240 The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Sen Ali Ndume on Wednesday, November 11, revealed that bandits are buying uniforms of the Nigerian Army from the market. Ndume, who has always opposed the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram members, also revealed that those rehabilitated insurgents are using information from the Nigerian Army to attack [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bandits-have-started-buy-in-army-uniforms-from-the-market-sen-ndume-reveals/feed/ 0 Nigeria Army Begins New Strategy to Prosecute Shekau, Other Terrorists https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-begins-new-strategy-to-prosecute-shekau-other-terrorists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-begins-new-strategy-to-prosecute-shekau-other-terrorists/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:07:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274237 The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a manhunt for the 4th Batch of wanted Boko Haram terrorists. It has also co-opted more Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members into its operation. A banner showing photographs of the wanted terrorists was unveiled by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-begins-new-strategy-to-prosecute-shekau-other-terrorists/feed/ 0 Soldiers Deployed to Streets Disciplines Youth in Ibadan https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-deployed-to-streets-disciplines-youth-in-ibadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-deployed-to-streets-disciplines-youth-in-ibadan/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:05:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273501 It has been reported that soldiers deployed in the streets of Beere in Ibadan, Oyo State; to curb the #EndSARS protests by the Nigerian Army have been caught on camera; flogging a woman for what they termed ‘indecent dressing’. This Nigerian Army personnel, who were chanting ‘#EndSARS’, also shaved the heads of some youths said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-deployed-to-streets-disciplines-youth-in-ibadan/feed/ 0 #EndSARS Protest: Nigeria Army Insist They were not Involved in Lekki Toll Killing https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-nigeria-army-insist-they-were-not-involved-in-lekki-toll-killing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-nigeria-army-insist-they-were-not-involved-in-lekki-toll-killing/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:57:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272785 The Nigerian Army has disassociated itself from “a viral video on social media in which it was alleged that civilian protesters were massacred by soldiers at Lekki Toll Plaza”. According to a statement issued by Acting Deputy Director Public Relations of 81 Division, Major Osona Olaniyi, “This allegation is untrue, unfounded and aimed at causing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endsars-protest-nigeria-army-insist-they-were-not-involved-in-lekki-toll-killing/feed/ 0 The Army Is Not Plotting Coup Against Yemi Osinbajo – John Enenche https://www.theinfostride.com/the-army-is-not-plotting-coup-against-yemi-osinbajo-john-enenche/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:33:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171969 The Nigerian military has denied claims of plotting a coup against Acting President Yemi Osinbajo amid allegations that it is trying to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, made the military position’s clear in a statement released on Thursday, July 14, 2017. The statement said the military [...]

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]]> No Illegality In Extension Of Service Chiefs – Nigeria Army https://www.theinfostride.com/no-illegality-in-extension-of-service-chiefs-nigeria-army/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:04:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169242 The Defence Headquarters says the Service Chiefs of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have not committed any illegality in extending the service of career officers. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, the Director Defence Information gave the clarification in a statement on Thursday. Enenche said that the clarification followed a publication captioned: “How Service Chiefs Illegally Extend Military [...]

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]]> Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017: Toyin Saraki Visits Nigeria Army’s 9th Brigade Medical Center https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-2017-toyin-saraki-visits-nigeria-armys-9th-brigade-medical-center/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:20:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154699 On Friday 20 January, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder, HE Mrs. Toyin Saraki visited the 9th Brigade Medical Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, one of many primary healthcare facilities around the nation where the Foundation’s MamaCare Midwives deliver weekly classes to pregnant and postnatal mothers to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017. Mrs Saraki, who [...]

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]]> Nigeria Army Offers N500K Reward For Information On Suicide Bombers https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-offers-n500k-reward-for-information-on-suicide-bombers/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:54:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154397 The Nigerian Army has offered N500,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of suicide bombers or discovery of transit house of bombers or factory for making bomb. Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja that the cash reward for information followed the spate of suicide bombings [...]

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]]> Fayose urges FG to be truthful about Boko Haram, commiserates with Families of Slained Soldiers https://www.theinfostride.com/fayose-urges-fg-to-be-truthful-about-boko-haram-commiserates-with-families-of-slained-soldiers/ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 19:46:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153662 The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has commiserate with families of the army captain and five other soldiers reportedly killed yesterday, by Boko Haram insurgents during an attacked on the Nigeria Army Brigade in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, calling on the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians with stories of defeat of Boko [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Leadership Lost Its Integrity Day Minimah Said President Buhari Didn’t Have WASC – Defence Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-leadership-lost-its-integrity-day-minimah-said-president-buhari-didnt-have-wasc-defence-minister/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:15:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107208 The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Monsur Dan-Ali (retd.), on Friday recalled the controversy that surrounded President Muhammadu Buhari’s secondary school certificate during the political campaigns and berated the then leadership of the Nigerian Army under Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah. Dan-Ali said he could not understand how the former Chief of Army Staff could [...]

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]]> Nigerian Troops Apprehend Boko Haram Financier https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-troops-apprehend-boko-haram-financier/ Wed, 07 Oct 2015 06:31:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102144 Nigerian army have arrested one Mohammed Maina, alleged to be a suspected financier and stimulants’ dealer for members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram. Maina was arrested in Bama, Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. The Boko Haram financier, who hails from Shuari village in Bama Local Government Area, was arrested with one [...]

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]]> Nigeria Army Vows To End Boko Haram Insurgency By December https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-vows-to-end-boko-haram-insurgency-by-december/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:32:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101530 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has reiterated the military’s determination to end Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria by December. “I want to reassure Nigerians that Nigerian Army is ever determined to succeed in meeting up with the set deadline of defeating Boko Haram terrorists by the end of this year,” a statement [...]

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]]> Insurgency: Nigeria Army Arrested Boko Haram Commander, Rescued 241 Hostages https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-nigeria-army-arrested-boko-haram-commander-rescued-241-hostages/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:04:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100760 Nigeria Army authorities say Special Forces prosecuting the war on terror in Nigeria’s north have arrested a Boko Haram Commander identified as Bulama Modu, who has for long been wanted by security agencies. The troops also rescued 241 hostages particularly women and children. According to a statement signed by Col. Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army [...]

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]]> Rivers > Nigeria Army Arrests Deserter Training Militants, Recovers Arms Cache https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-nigeria-army-arrests-deserter-training-militants-recovers-arms-cache/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:39:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100711 The Nigerian Army has arrested a soldier who specialised in training Niger Delta militants during its arms and ammunition mop-up in Kula Community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Opurum, Commanding Officer of 2 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria [...]

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]]> #Insurgency > Nigeria Army Found Hard Drugs and Condoms At Boko Haram Camps https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-found-hard-drugs-condoms-at-boko-haram-camps/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 09:30:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-army-found-hard-drugs-condoms-at-boko-haram-camps/ While Islamist sect group Boko Haram came off as religious association fighting the cause of Allah, recent findings by the Army has shown that things unbecoming of a religious group. The Army said, yesterday, that its troops usually find condoms, hard drugs and s*x-enhancing drugs in camps captured from Boko Haram insurgents. Army spokesman Col. [...]

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]]> #Insurgency > Nigeria Army Raises Alarm Over Plot To Thwart Boko Haram War https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-raises-alarm-over-plot-to-thwart-boko-haram-war/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-army-raises-alarm-over-plot-to-thwart-boko-haram-war/ The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over alleged plans by some foreign media, Non-governmental and Civil Society Organizations in collaboration with some of their Nigerian collaborators and Civil Society Organizations for reasons best known to them, to start making wild claims of alleged human rights abuses by the army. The Acting Director, Army Public [...]

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