Wanted soldier arrested in Borno fleeing to Cameroon
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, recently declared wanted for his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorist…
Army hunts soldier over alleged sale of uniforms to terrorists
The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists…
Tinubu Approves 12 Divisions For Nigerian Army, Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel
In a bid to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s…
Army Recovers Suspected Remains Of Slain Soldier Couple
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has located the suspected remains of two soldiers who it said were “brutally abducted and murdered” by suspected members of the…
Why South-East Youths Are Turning Away from the Nigerian Army
By Okechukwu Nwanguma The concern expressed by the Nigerian Army over the low enlistment of youths from the South-East is understandable. However, it becomes deeply misplaced when it fails…
Top Army Official, Six Others Killed By IED In Monguno
The Nigerian military on Monday said that a commanding officer and six other soldiers of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) paid the supreme price…
Army Recovers 74 Terrorist Bodies In Ongoing Operations — DHQ
Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the Nigerian Army have recovered not less than 74 terrorist bodies following intensified ongoing operations in the North-East. A Friday…
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- Insecurity , Terrorism
- March 17, 2026
- 77 views
There may be multiple suicide bombers in Borno – Army warns
The Nigerian Army has raised fresh concerns over the presence of multiple suicide bombers in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, warning residents to stay away from crowded places amid…
FACT-CHECK: FALSE! Nigerian Army didn’t recycle old photos to depict recent operation in Imo
Introduction The security situation in Imo State has transitioned from a period of high volatility to a phase of gradual recovery as of early 2026. This shift is primarily attributed…
Nigerian Army Suspends Officer Retirements Amid National Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. An internal memo dated…
- Insecurity
- November 23, 2025
- 169 views
Self-defence by communities fuelling crisis – Army
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern that communities defending themselves against rivals are escalating, rather than addressing, the crisis and tensions in Plateau State. Major General MA Etsy-Ndagi, Chief…
Soldier ‘beats bus driver to death’ in Ondo
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into the death of a commercial bus driver, following an altercation with a soldier, at a military checkpoint in Ondo state.…
- Insecurity
- May 26, 2025
- 191 views
Huge cache of arms, $27000, others recovered as security forces dislodge terror camp in Abia
A suspected terrorist was reportedly killed on Friday in a gun battle between troops of the Nigerian Army and members of the Eastern Security Network. The troops had gone…
- Insecurity , Terrorism
- May 24, 2025
- 190 views
Army Neutralises 21 Bandits, Recovers Rustled Cattle In Katsina
The Nigerian Army has neutralised 21 bandits in Shawu Forest, located at Ruwan Godiya Ward in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. This was contained in a…
Did soldiers engage in a clean-up exercise in Anambra to lure Southeast youths to join the Nigerian army?
Claim An X user, Elochukwu Ohagi, claimed that soldiers engaged in a clean-up exercise in Anambra State to lure Southeast youths to join the Nigerian Army. Verdict This claim is FALSE. Findings showed that…
