Tag: Nigerian Army

<strong>Drunk Corporal Crushes Army General To Death In Lagos</strong>

17Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Drunk Corporal Crushes Army General To Death In Lagos

A brigadier-general in the Nigerian Army identified as Audu James has lost his life in an auto crash in Lagos. James who was the monitor-general of the senior executive course, Sec, 40 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPPS, Karu, Plateau State, passed on from injuries sustained after he was smashed by a car on Tuesday. The death of the brigadier-general was confirmed by Kayode Olagunju, the welfare officer of the SEC 40, NIPSS, in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement read, “Sad news. We lost a gem. Our indefatigable, humble, friendly bridge builder, the Monitor General SEC 40 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Brig Gen Audu Ogbole James (mni), just departed. “He died from injuries sustained from a knockdo...

Terrorist Attack – Seven Soldiers Feared Dead in Taraba

2Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism, Violence

Terrorist Attack – Seven Soldiers Feared Dead in Taraba

A suspected terrorist attack has left about seven soldiers dead in Taraba State. Reports say that the soldiers were killed in a forest located around Amdami in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday. The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of Karim Lamido council, Markus Hamidu, according to Daily Post. The soldiers were reportedly on patrol within the area. Hamidu said, “Seven soldiers were killed by bandits yesterday (Thursday) around Amdami area. It is very unfortunate. May God save us.” See Also: Insecurity: Buhari’s Govt Overwhelmed – Obasanjo Attempts to reach Usman Abdullahi, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, failed as he was reported to be on Hajj to the Muslim Holy land. However, a senior officer who didn’t want to be...

Nigerian Army Foil Terrorist Attack On Borno Community

10Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Nigerian Army Foil Terrorist Attack On Borno Community

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops of 25 Task Force Brigade repelled terrorists attack Damboa town in Borno State on Sunday. The troops were said to have overpowered the terrorists in a gun battle, forcing them to flee. The Army Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday said two vehicles belonging to the Civilian Joint Task Force were razed during the gun duel. He added that the troops are currently on the trail of the fleeing terrorists. The statement was titled, ‘Operation Hadin Kai: Troops quell Boko Haram terrorists attack on Damboa.’ Read Also: Buhari Prays For Improved Security, Recovery For Nigeria’s Economy In Saudi Mosque It read, “Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Operation Hadin Kai in the North East have quelled a dawn att...

Boko Haram/ISWAP Releases Pictures of Abducted Soldiers, Yobe Protocol Officers

27Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Boko Haram/ISWAP Releases Pictures of Abducted Soldiers, Yobe Protocol Officers

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have released pictures of the two soldiers and Yobe Liaison officer they abducted on Damaturu/Maiduguri highway on Saturday. The insurgents also released the identity cards of their abductees. In the display of the ID cards, two of the cards belong to Mai Lalle, one for Mustapha while the other belongs to Lpcl Oyediran Adedotun of the Nigeria Army. The ID card of the fourth abductee was not sighted from the list of the cards provided by the insurgents. The Nation reports all the four victims were abducted on Saturday along Maiduguri/Damaturu highway. While Mai Lalle and Mustapaha were travelling to Maiduguri, the two Army personnel were however traveling to Kano on a pass permit. The Nation gathered though the pictures of the victims have been ...

Two Soldiers Killed As Troops Battle ESN in Enugu

14Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Two Soldiers Killed As Troops Battle ESN in Enugu

Two soldiers have been killed as troops repelled an attack by Eastern Security Network at Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Council Area of Enugu State. The troops were deployed to check the activities of gunmen in the community before gunmen attacked thier location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint. According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, “Nigerian Army troops deployed to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday 13 July 2021, repelled Eastern Security Network (ESN) gun attack on troops’ location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint. “Sadly, during the fire fight that ensued, two soldiers paid the supreme price. Troops are currently on the trail of the criminals”. “We as...

How Army, Family Disagreement Slightly Delayed Late COAS Burial

23May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

How Army, Family Disagreement Slightly Delayed Late COAS Burial

There was a slight disagreement on Saturday between the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, and the Nigerian Army over the COAS’ burial. The disagreement led to a short delay of the COAS’ interment as his family insisted that he must be buried without a coffin in accordance with Islamic injunction. But some senior army officers argued that Attahiru’s remains would be buried according to military traditions. After some time, the family was convinced by the superior arguments and the grave was widened to accommodate the coffin. Attahiru and 10 other military officers were involved in a crash on Friday at the Kaduna International Airport. It was reported that the aircraft conveying the military officers, with registration number 5N-R203, was billed ...

Army Announces Burial Activities for Late COAS, Other Officers

22May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Life, News, Nigeria

Army Announces Burial Activities for Late COAS, Other Officers

The Burial proceedings of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahir and other senior officers has been slated for Saturday in Abuja. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, said the event would commence at the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Abuja by 10am respectively. Yerima said that the interment for the late COAS and other senior officers would take place at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja by 1pm. (NAN)

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Dies in Plane Crash

22May

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Life, News, Nigeria

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff Dies in Plane Crash

Nigeria's Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers were killed Friday in a plane crash, the military said late Friday. The military officials were en route to the capital, Abuja, after making an official trip to Kaduna state. There was no immediate information provided about what may have caused the plane crash, but Brigadier Gen. Mohammed Yerima said more details would be released soon.

Nigerian Army Debunks killing Igbo, Christian Soldiers

3May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Nigerian Army Debunks killing Igbo, Christian Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has reacted to the allegation of deploying soldiers based on ethnic and religious lines to get killed on duty, describing peddlers of such narrative as callous and cowardly enemies of Nigeria’s peace and unity. This was contained in a statement issued in reaction to a publication titled, "Secret Fulani plan unveiled – The Compromised army chief", which alleges that the military is now using its deployment to kill Igbo and Christian personnel. It alleged that "two Igbo officers, Lt Col Okeke and Lt Col Ajah alongside 44 others, predominantly Southern and Middle Belt Christian officers, lost their lives in a conspiracy hatched by Fulani senior officers." Reacting to the news, Brig-Gen Mohammed Yerima, the Army's Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement iss...

Air Force probes killing of 20 Soldiers in Aerial Attack

27Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Air Force probes killing of 20 Soldiers in Aerial Attack

At least 20 soldiers have been feared killed in an aerial attack meant to neutralise Boko Haram/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP). The Nigerian Air Force through its official Twitter account said it was investigating visuals and reports being circulated. It said: “The attention of the @NigAirForce has been drawn to reports alleging “How NAF killed over 20 Nigerian Army Personnel by Accident in Air Strike” at Mainok which is about 55km to Maiduguri. The NAF wishes to state that visuals and reports being circulated are currently being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident. “All inquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to info...