Breaking: Army Kills 9 Top Boko Haram Media Personalities
The Nigerian Army has said that it decimated nine key media personalities of the Islamic State-backed Boko Haram splinter group (ISWAP). According to a statement by the army on Monday, those killed, include Abu Hurayra al-Barnawi, Ali al-Ghalam al-Kajiri, Abu Musab Muhammed Mustafa al-Maiduguri, and Abu Abdullah Ali al-Barnawi. Others are Abu Musa al-Camerooni, Ahmed al-Muhajir, Abu Ali al-Bamawi, Abu Khubayb bin Ahmed al-Barnawi and Abu al-Qaqa al-Maiduguri. The army statement also claims that ISWAP has admitted to the neutralization. The terrorist group is known for its online media propaganda and quest to maintain a virtual caliphate. It is believed
Confusion As Army Commander Attacks Convoy Of Borno Deputy Governor
There was a disagreement between soldiers and policemen while Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was inaugurating some projects in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, on Tuesday. The vice-president visited Borno to inaugurate some of the projects executed by the outgoing administration of Kashim Shettima. Among the projects were schools, GSM Center and facilities for displaced children in the state. However, while the vice-president, Kashim Shettima, the governor and Usman Durkwa, the deputy governor, were inaugurating a school along Bukumkutu road in the state capital, security operatives attached to them disagreed in public. Confusion broke out after Mike Alechenu, garrison commander, operation Lafiya Dole,
FEC Approves Establishment Of Nigerian Army University
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno State. The council meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday also gave approvals for eight other deliberations on various construction projects, loans and purchase of vehicles for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The bill for the establishment of the Army University, according to the council, is now ready for legislative action.
Army Discovers Illegal Military Training Camp In Taraba
The 20 Model Battalion of the Nigeria Army in Serti, Taraba State, said it has discovered an illegal security training camp in Serti. The Commanding Officer of the battalion, Lt. Col. Sani Adamu, stated this on Thursday in Serti. Complete your booking at Domfav Hotel - it only takes 30 secondshttps://hotels.ng/hotel/997910-domfav-hotel-suite-international-limited-ondo/book Sani told the News Agency of Nigeria that the Special Adviser on Security to Taraba State Governor, Col. Agyo Wapan (retd.), had been invited as part of investigation into the discovery. He said the discovery followed calls by concerned citizens who disclosed that no fewer than 300
Army Recruits 3,878 New Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Yusuf Tukur Buratai, yesterday said the Nigerian Army is undergoing series of restructuring, where it would no longer be necessary to seek the services of external hands to effectively carry out its operations. Buratai made this known during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 77th Regular Recruits Intake where 3,878 soldiers were enlisted into the Nigerian Army. He urged officers and men of the Army to continue to demonstrate professionalism and selflessness in the defence of Nigeria’s integrity from both internal and external aggression. He added; “the innovations we are introducing
Soldiers Invade Ekiti Community Over Colleague’s Death
Soldiers have reportedly invaded Ogotun-Ekiti community in Ekiti Southwest Local Government Area of Ekiti State, over the killing of their colleague. Today's news reported that gunmen suspected to be armed robbers were said to have killed a soldier in the community, on Wednesday, during a robbery operation at the Community farmstead. Residents claimed that the soldiers, who are apparently searching for the killers of their colleague, now patrol their community in 12 Toyota Hilux vans. A community leader, Mr. Paul Awopetu, who confirmed the development to newsmen yesteday, said a resident was killed by suspected robbers at Olori Oko farmstead
