Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, neutralised five terrorists and arrested suspected gunrunners in coordinated operations across Kwara, Edo, Plateau, Bauchi and other states. This is contained in an operational report on military activities made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in …
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Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot
No fewer than 4,739 recruits of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake on Saturday passed out from the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun, as part of efforts to strengthen security in the country. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, commended the Osogbo Depot for its …
Read More »Troops rescue 2 kidnapped women, foil abduction attempts
Troops deployed across ongoing internal security operations have rescued two kidnapped women in Kwara and foiled fresh abduction attempts in Ondo State, as security forces sustained pressure on criminal elements in parts of the country. Operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, has revealed. …
Read More »Army Nab 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants In Ogun
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 46 suspected irregular immigrants in Ogun State. Newsextra24 reports that the suspects were arrested during a targeted security operation carried out in parts of Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, 35 …
Read More »Troops repel terrorist attack, recover arms in Zamfara
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force (QRF) have repelled a terrorist attack and recovered arms and motorcycles during a follow-up operation in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in an operational report made available on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the …
Read More »Army Chief Orders Troops To Step Up Operations Against Bandits, Kidnappers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, to step up ongoing operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groups operating in the region. Newsextra24 reports that Shaibu gave the charge on Thursday, May 28, 2026, during his …
Read More »Troops eliminate 2 terrorists, rescue 4 Kidnap Victims, foil pipeline attack
The Nigerian Army says troops have in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in series of coordinated military operations across Taraba, Kogi and Rivers. This is contained in operational updates made available on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the reports, troops …
Read More »Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, neutralise 2 terrorists in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army, have during an offensive operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescued 32 kidnapped victims and neutralised two terrorists. The troops also recovered arms, ammunition and rustled livestock during the operation. This is contained in an operational report made available to the News …
Read More »Nigerian Army arrest suspected ammunition courier, rescued 9 victims
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected terrorist ammunition courier and recovered 500 rounds of 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition along the Obajana-Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. Abdullahi said the operation …
Read More »Justice Crack: Why We Arrested Social Media Influencer – Army
The Nigerian Army has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as Justice Crack. In an official statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, and released at the weekend, the Army said its attention …
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