Tukur Buratai – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:18:09 +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 Tukur Buratai – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Senate Begins Closed-Door Screening Of Buratai, Other Ex-Service Chiefs https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-begins-closed-door-screening-of-buratai-other-ex-service-chiefs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-begins-closed-door-screening-of-buratai-other-ex-service-chiefs/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285125 The Senate has begun the screening of the immediate past Service Chiefs behind closed doors. The former Service Chiefs appeared today (Thursday), for screening as non-career ambassadorial nominees, arriving at the National Assembly complex at exactly 11.32 am. Upon their arrival, they went straight to the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-begins-closed-door-screening-of-buratai-other-ex-service-chiefs/feed/ 0 New Service Chiefs: Why Buratai, Others Failed — Governor Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/new-service-chiefs-why-buratai-others-failed-governor-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-service-chiefs-why-buratai-others-failed-governor-wike/#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:19:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=283550 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has given a major reason the immediate past Nigerian security heads failed. Wike said the security chiefs did not do well because they lost focus and delved into politics. “Instead of concentrating on the security of the nation, the service chiefs were very much involved in politics,” Wike said on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-service-chiefs-why-buratai-others-failed-governor-wike/feed/ 0 Boko Haram Terrorists Will Not Invade Southern Nigeria – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-terrorists-will-not-invade-southern-nigeria-buratai/ https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-terrorists-will-not-invade-southern-nigeria-buratai/#respond Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:58:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=269242 The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai has come out to say that the Nigerian Army and other security agencies are doing everything to make sure terrorists and bandits are never allowed to cross over to the southern parts of the nation. Tukur Buratai recently revealed that troops have been dealing decisively with the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-terrorists-will-not-invade-southern-nigeria-buratai/feed/ 0 Terrorism, Banditry Can Be A Thing Of The Past If Nigerians Unite – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorism-banditry-can-be-a-thing-of-the-past-if-nigerians-unite-buratai/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:28:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260145 Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has come out to say that terrorism and banditry can end in Nigeria if Nigerians really want it to. He recently revealed that it is sad that more than 99 percent of kidnappers, bandits, and armed robbers are Nigerians and we have been battling these various [...]

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]]> The Entire Barack Will Look New Soon – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-entire-barack-will-look-new-soon-buratai/ Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:06:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=258493 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that he will not stop providing convenient and proper accommodation for soldiers and their families in the barracks. He disclosed this at the inauguration of blocks of flats at the Natsinta Barracks in Katsina State. According to him, he would make sure [...]

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]]> The Much-Expected Victory Against Boko Haram Will Come From God – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-much-expected-victory-against-boko-haram-will-come-from-god-tukur-buratai/ Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:13:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=250316 Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has come out to predict that very soon, Boko Haram will be long forgotten in Nigeria. He revealed this during the celebration of Nigerian Army Special Day at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade fair recently. According to him, his troops were recently victorious against Boko Haram in [...]

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]]> The Army Has Adopted Spiritual Warfare To Battle Boko Haram — Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-army-has-adopted-spiritual-warfare-to-battle-boko-haram-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:42:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239073 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Represented by the Director of Civil Military Affairs, Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, Tukur revealed this at the 2019 Chaplains annual Training Conference and Retreat on Tuesday in Sokoto. He said the war [...]

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]]> Nigerian Soldiers Must Be Professionally Competent — Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-soldiers-must-be-professionally-competent-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238584 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged soldiers to prioritise requisite training to aid the attainment of highest standards of professional competence. Buratai revealed this at the presentation of prizes and beating retreat of 78th Regular Recruits Intake of the Depot Nigerian Army held at the institution in Zaria, Kaduna State. [...]

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]]> Nigerian Soldiers Must Be Loyal And Obedient – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-soldiers-must-be-loyal-and-obedient-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:09:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236737 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged troops of Nigerian Army in Maiduguri to make sure that loyalty, obedience and sacrifice are always observed in their operational conducts. Tukur revealed his during a visit to the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Maiduguri to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir the injured troops at the hospital. [...]

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]]> We Have Curbed Insecurity – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/we-have-curbed-insecurity-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:02:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235741 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say out that insecurity has been curbed all over Nigeria by the Nigerian army. He revealed this during a visit to the troops stationed at 1 Division Super Camp in Kuyello, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday. Tukur Buratai [...]

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]]> The Army Is Determined To End Security Challenges In The Country – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-army-is-determined-to-end-security-challenges-in-the-country-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:19:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235283 Nigerian Army is more ready than ever to conquer all kinds of security challenges in several parts of the country according to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai. Tukur revealed this yesterday in Lagos at an inter-denominational church service held in commemoration of the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Ikeja Cantonment. [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Defended Our Constitution In The Last Election – Human Rights Group https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-buratai-defended-our-constitution-in-the-last-election-human-rights-group/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:59:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234401 A coalition of Civil Society Organizations and Conflict Resolutions in Nigeria still cannot believe how successful the 2019 general elections was. In a recent report, the group shared that they were happy with the amazing role General Tukur Buratai and the Nigerian army played to defend the country’s constitution. In a statement signed by National [...]

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]]> Defeated Politicians Are Responsibie For Security Issues – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/defeated-politicians-are-responsibie-for-security-issues-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 19 May 2019 22:46:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233075 Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said some defeated politicians in the recent elections are responsible for the present increased security issues in several parts of Nigeria. Buratai revealed this in Maiduguri when he received the House Committee on Army led by its Chairman, Rep. Remande Shawulu, at the Theatre Command. His words, [...]

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]]> Cross-Border Cooperation Can Tackle Our Security Challenges – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/cross-border-cooperation-can-tackle-our-security-challenges-tukur-buratai/ Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:23:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231477 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has said the military is working on improving the regional and inter-state cooperation in some of its operations in Northwest and Northeast, all in an effort to curb security issues in Nigeria. Buratai revealed this after paying a courtesy call on the Kaduna State [...]

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]]> We Are Still Searching For The Remaining Chibok Girls – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-still-searching-for-the-remianing-chibok-girls-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:19:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231080 Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has revealed that the search for the remaining abducted Chibok girls is still ongoing while saying Boko Haram is the most dangerous terrorist group. He also said activities of Boko Haram has now been restricted to Lake Chad and some parts of Sambisa forest. He revealed [...]

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]]> Losers Are Using The Military To Justify Their Failures – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/losers-are-using-the-military-to-justify-their-failures-tukur-buratai/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:13:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229628 Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has refuted the reports that the Nigerian army had a hand in how the election results turned out in the recent Presidential and governorship elections. He said whoever is alleging that military participation decided the eventual winner should explain in detail what exactly he or she thinks [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Has Not Taken Over Baga Town – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-has-not-taken-over-baga-town-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:06:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224578 Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that Baga town in Borno State remained under the control of the Nigerian military, despite reports that Boko Haram had chased the troops and taken over the community they had occupied in the past. Tukur confirmed that although the insurgents tried to do exactly that, the military [...]

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]]> The War Against Terrorism Should Be A Collective Responsibility – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-war-against-terrorism-should-be-a-collective-responsibility-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 23 Dec 2018 12:14:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223900 Tukur Buratai has asked the media to support the military to defeat Boko Haram insurgents. Buratai said this during a dinner and interactive session organised for editors and defence correspondens in Maiduguri. He said that the call was compulspry to curb the spread of terrorists’ propaganda that saw the successful implementation of the counter insurgency [...]

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]]> Operational Commanders At All Levels Of Military Must Show Leadership – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/operational-commanders-at-all-levels-of-military-must-show-leadership-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:49:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222296 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged field commanders to complement whatever approach they take in prosecuting the ongoing counter insurgency operations with offensive posture. Buratai gave charge on Friday in Maiduguri at the conclusion of the Fourth Quarter Chief of Army Conference. He said such posture was necessary to instill fear [...]

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]]> Production Of Combat Vehicles Will Commence In Nigeria Soon – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/production-of-combat-vehicles-will-commence-in-nigeria-soon-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:05:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219713 Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai on Saturday said the Nigerian Army would in 2025 begin the production of combat vehicles in the country. Buratai made this known at the 77 Regular Recruits Intake Passing-Out Parade at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State. He said that through research, the Depot had already produced five patrol vehicles [...]

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]]> People Are Defrauding Nigerians Using The Nigerian Army – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/people-are-defrauding-nigerians-using-the-nigerian-army-tukur-buratai/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:09:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210787 The Nigerian Army has warned the public that it is not currently recruiting for any positions, contrary to a publication trying to defraud people. In a statement released on Monday, July 9, 2018, the Army noted that recruitment into its fold is completely free without the involvement of any intermediary. The statement read, “The attention [...]

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]]> Recruitment Into The Nigerian Army Is Free – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/recruitment-into-the-nigerian-army-is-free-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:52:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210640 The Nigerian Army has warned the public that it is not currently recruiting for any positions, contrary to a publication trying to defraud people. In a statement released on Monday, July 9, 2018, the Army noted that recruitment into its fold is completely free without the involvement of any intermediary. The statement read, “The attention [...]

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]]> The Nigerian Army Will Continue To Work For The Good Of Nigeria – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nigerian-army-will-continue-to-work-for-the-good-of-nigeria-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:38:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210008 Gen Tukur Buratai has said that the killings going on in various parts of the country are being sponsored by forces against Nigeria. He also added that external and internal forces are behind the killings in Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, Taraba and other parts of the country. He also urged Nigerians to unite to be able [...]

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]]> The Nigerian Army Is For Nigerians – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nigerian-army-is-for-nigerians-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:18:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209938 Gen Tukur Buratai has said that the killings going on in various parts of the country are being sponsored by forces against Nigeria. He also added that external and internal forces are behind the killings in Plateau, Benue, Zamfara, Taraba and other parts of the country. He also urged Nigerians to unite to be able [...]

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]]> Peace Is Needed In The Country – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/peace-is-needed-in-the-country-tukur-buratai/ Sat, 26 May 2018 23:49:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207402 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai on Tuesday, May 15, assured Nigerians that the security situation in the country is under control. “The measure put in place in tackling security challenges across the country are yielding positive results. “The Nigerian army remain committed to protecting the territorial integrity of the country.” He assured [...]

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]]> Peace In Nigeria Is Key – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/peace-in-nigeria-is-key-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 20 May 2018 07:38:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207007 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai on Tuesday, May 15, assured Nigerians that the security situation in the country is under control. “The measure put in place in tackling security challenges across the country are yielding positive results. “The Nigerian army remain committed to protecting the territorial integrity of the country.” He assured [...]

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]]> Our Territorial Integrity Is Protected – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/our-territorial-integrity-is-protected-tukur-buratai/ Thu, 17 May 2018 23:06:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206851 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai on Tuesday, May 15, assured Nigerians that the security situation in the country is under control. “The measure put in place in tackling security challenges across the country are yielding positive results. “The Nigerian army remain committed to protecting the territorial integrity of the country.” He assured [...]

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]]> The Wanton Destructions Of Properties Must End – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-wanton-destructions-of-properties-must-end-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 16 May 2018 21:39:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206786 Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, on Monday said the Army would end the wanton killings and destruction of properties in Birnin Gwari and environs. Buratai gave the assurance during the flag-off the 2 Battalion Forward Operation Base (FOB) at the troubled Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna State. ”The killings must stop, the wanton destructions of properties must stop [...]

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]]> The Killings Must Stop – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-killings-must-stop-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 15 May 2018 19:46:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206714 Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, on Monday said the Army would end the wanton killings and destruction of properties in Birnin Gwari and environs. Buratai gave the assurance during the flag-off the 2 Battalion Forward Operation Base (FOB) at the troubled Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna State. ”The killings must stop, the wanton destructions of properties must stop [...]

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]]> The Army Has Curbed And Reduced Criminality In Nigeria – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-army-has-curbed-and-reduced-criminality-in-nigeria-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:58:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202933 The professionalism and determination of ‘Operation Deep Punch 2’ led to the fall of Sambisa Forest in the North East part of the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said this at the 2018 West Africa Social Activities (WASA) programme which ended late on Saturday in Apapa, Lagos. He explained that [...]

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]]> Pa Buratai Left Behind Capable Children – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/pa-buratai-left-behind-capable-children-bukola-saraki/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:40:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199282 Dr Bukola Saraki has condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, over the death of his father, Malam Yusuf Buratai. Saraki said, “Pa Buratai did not only serve the country as a military personnel, having been a non-commissioned officer in the West African Frontier Force. “He left behind capable children like the [...]

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]]> Army Members Must Lead By Examples – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/army-members-must-lead-by-examples-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:48:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196580 Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has issued a serious warning to all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to steer clear of politics. “Leave politics to the politicians and concentrate on your chosen career” he noted. Buratai said ” it is pertinent to state that the recent gains of the Nigeria Army in the North-East [...]

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]]> Members Of The Army Must Leave Politics To The Politicians – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/members-of-the-army-must-leave-politics-to-the-politicians-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:27:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196382 Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has issued a serious warning to all officers and soldiers in the Nigerian Army to steer clear of politics. “Leave politics to the politicians and concentrate on your chosen career” he noted. Buratai said ” it is pertinent to state that the recent gains of the Nigeria Army in the North-East [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Terrorists Are On The Run – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-terrorists-are-on-the-run-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:45:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195768 Tukur Buratai has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun terrorism and other violent acts and channel their energies to productive ventures. Buratai vowed that the Nigerian army would continue to provide opportunities for the youth to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents. “To this end, I call on the [...]

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]]> The Youth Should Continue To Cooperate With The Authorities – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/the-youth-should-continue-to-cooperate-with-the-authorities-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 04:42:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195630 Tukur Buratai has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun terrorism and other violent acts and channel their energies to productive ventures. Buratai vowed that the Nigerian army would continue to provide opportunities for the youth to express themselves and showcase their God-given talents. “To this end, I call on the [...]

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]]> We’ll Provide The Needed Security Environment For The Survival Of Democracy – Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/well-provide-the-needed-security-environment-for-the-survival-of-democracy-buratai/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:55:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183235 Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has said his vision was to have a professional and responsive army fitting into constitutional roles. He said that the vision was to ensure natural connection between the ends, the ways and the means of battling insecurity as the army continues in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. [...]

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]]> Tukur Buratai Launches Free Medical Otreach Programme In Ebonyi Sate https://www.theinfostride.com/tukur-buratai-launches-free-medical-otreach-programme-in-ebonyi-sate/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:10:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182577 Tukur Buratai has launched a free medical outreach programme in Ebonyi state as part of the military’s ongoing Operation Python Dance II. Buratai was received by Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwu on behalf of Governor Dave Umahi who declared support for the operation as he did this. The army chief said that the exercise is focused [...]

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]]> Tukur Buratai, Muhammadu Buhari Dragged To Court https://www.theinfostride.com/tukur-buratai-muhammadu-buhari-dragged-to-court/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:13:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182051 A group known as the Alaigbo Development Forum (ADF) has dragged President Buhari to court over the recent military exercise in the South-East. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was not excluded in the suit. ADF is waiting on the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu state to order the military out [...]

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]]> EFCC debunks Media Reportage That Magu said Anti-Corruption Fight has Failed https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-debunks-media-reportage-that-magu-said-anti-corruption-fight-has-failed/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:44:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181145 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked the news trend which portrayed that the Anti-graft agency has lost the battle against corruption. This was contained in the release published on EFCC’s website which is re-published below: The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been drawn to an article by [...]

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]]> The Army Can’t Arrest People For Hate Speeches – John Enenche https://www.theinfostride.com/the-army-cant-arrest-people-for-hate-speeches-john-enenche/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:14:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180583 The military has rejected reports it would arrest promoters of hate speech on social media, pointing it out that it does not have the power to do so. Major-General John Enenche made this statement recently. He said, “There was nothing like that. We do not have power to arrest people for hate speeches. It is [...]

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]]> Parents Are Donating Their Girls For Suicide Bombing – Army https://www.theinfostride.com/parents-are-donating-their-girls-for-suicide-bombing-army/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:20:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177052 The Nigerian Army has said some parents in the North East region are donating their female children for suicide bombing. This was made known by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement released on Saturday, August 5, 2017. The Army spokesman also said the appeal to religious, traditional and community [...]

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]]> Nigeria Army Sets to Deploy 230 Troops to Liberia Again https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-sets-to-deploy-230-troops-to-liberia-again/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:55:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175984 Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai disclosed that the Nigerian Army is to deploy 230 personnel, including 19 officers and 211 soldiers to Liberia. Buratai charged the officers to shun acts that could tarnished Nigeria’s image. He gave the advice while speaking in Kaduna at the end of a a four-week intensive training on [...]

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]]> Tukur Buratai To Deploy 230 Personnel To Liberia https://www.theinfostride.com/tukur-buratai-to-deploy-230-personnel-to-liberia/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 11:07:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175952 The Nigerian Army is to deploy 230 personnel, including 19 officers and 211 soldiers to Liberia, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said. Speaking in Kaduna at the end of a a four-week intensive training on leadership and peacekeeping for the personnel, Buratai, charged them to shun acts that could tarnish Nigeria’s image. [...]

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]]> Tukur Buratai Commends Governor Kashim Shettima https://www.theinfostride.com/tukur-buratai-commends-governor-kashim-shettima/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:32:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174102 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno for embarking on the renovation of Nigerian Army barracks at Bama in the state. A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director Army Public Relations on Wednesday, said that Buratai noted with “great appreciation Shettima’s consistent support to the [...]

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]]> Buratai approves Special Promotion of 6,199 ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ Soldiers https://www.theinfostride.com/buratai-approves-special-promotion-of-6199-operation-lafiya-dole-soldiers/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:14:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173852 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved special promotion of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation Lafiya Dole, to various ranks. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, who made the announcement in a statement, said Buratai gave the approval on Tuesday. Usman gave the breakdown of the beneficiaries as follows: Staff [...]

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]]> Army Chief orders Troops to capture Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Dead or Alive https://www.theinfostride.com/army-chief-orders-troops-to-capture-boko-haram-leader-shekau-dead-or-alive/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:42:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173526 Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Chief of Army Staff) has directed Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maiduguri, to capture Abubakar Shekau, self-styled leader of the Boko Haram sect, “dead or alive”. Buratai further directed the Theatre commander to do so within 40 days. A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. [...]

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]]> We Must Capture Abubakar Shekau Dead Or Alive – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-capture-abubakar-shekau-dead-or-alive-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:21:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173322 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has directed Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maiduguri, to capture Abubakar Shekau, self-styled leader of the Boko Haram sect, “dead or alive”. Buratai further directed the Theatre commander to do so within 40 days. A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Launches Operation Deep Punch In North-East https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-launches-operation-deep-punch-in-north-east/ Sat, 08 Jul 2017 22:01:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171391 The Nigerian Army has announced that it has a launched a military exercise tagged: operation Deep Punch, in the North-East. According to reports, Operation Deep Punch is aimed at clearing any remnant of Boko Haram members from Sambisa forest. The Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai announced this at the commissioning of Forward [...]

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]]> 700 Terrorists Have Surrendered In Borno State – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/700-terrorists-have-surrendered-in-borno-state-tukur-buratai/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:03:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170533 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday, said 700 Boko Haram insurgents around the fringes of Sambisa Forest in Borno surrendered to troops. Buratai disclosed this during a Photo/Arts Exhibition which was part of activities to mark the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The army chief said “a short while ago, [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Conducts Sanitation To Mark 2017 NADCEL https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-conducts-sanitation-to-mark-2017-nadcel/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 01:06:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170414 The Nigerian Army on Saturday carried out sanitation at designated areas in each of the 36 states of the federation and the FCT as part of activities to mark 2017 Nigerian Army Day celebration (NADCEL). NADCEL is celebrated yearly on every July 6. In the Federal Capital Territory, the army carried out the exercise at [...]

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