Defence/Security
Military clears air on troops’ alleged clash with police personnel in Plateau
Clash By Polycarp Auta The Special Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), has cleared the air on the recent encounter between its troops and…
Tag: Troops
Defence/Security
New MPB Chair says delayed death benefits demoralise troops, vows reforms
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Maj.-Gen. Julius Osifo, has warned that delays in paying death benefits to…
Defence/Security
Army deploys female troops for Benin peace mission, Plateau operation — Commander
The Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC) says its personnel have recorded significant operational deployments, including participation in a peace support mission in the Republic of Benin.
Defence/Security
Troops arrest 47 suspects, rescue kidnapped victims nationwide
Nigerian Army troops arrested 47 suspected criminals, rescued several kidnapped victims and neutralised a suspected terrorist in nationwide operations in the last 24 hours
Defence/Security
Military rescues 66 kidnapped victims, neutralises scores of terrorists in 1 week
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have rescued 66 kidnapped persons, neutralised several terrorists and arrested scores of suspects during nationwide operations between Sept. 11 and 17
Defence/Security
Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 30 kidnap victims in nationwide operations
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised eight terrorists, rescued 30 kidnapped victims and recovered several weapons in operations across the country.
Defence/Security
U.S. troop drawdown won’t weaken Nigeria’s security partnership — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries
Defence/Security
Troops foil terrorist attack on Kukawa, neutralise 26 terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a terrorist attack on Kukawa, Borno, neutralising about 26 terrorists and destroying 10 motorcycles.
Defence/Security
Troops neutralise 21 terrorists, dismantle Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in Adamawa
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have neutralised 21 terrorists in Adamawa.
Defence/Security
Troops rescue 59 kidnapped victims, neutralise scores of terrorists in 1 week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations nationwide between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20.