ECOWAS worried over spread of terrorism ‘Terrorists, bandits using radio frequency spectrum illegally’ The anti-terror battle of the Federal Government may suffer a setback, it was learnt yesterday. The Army has raised the alarm that many repentant Boko Haram fighters are backsliding and subverting the war against the insurgents and bandits. The Theatre Commander ofContinue reading “Army chief: repentant Boko Haram fighters not sincere”
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Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard
ISWAP and Boko Haram have reduced the Northeast region to a terror-ravaged land, Such that it would take years for a total rebuild of the affected states. Image credit: Daily post Accordingly, the decade-long fight has rendered many children orphans, women widows and has displaced thousands of people from their ancestral homes. However, the fightContinue reading “Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard”
Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno
A Brigadier-General has been shot dead in an ambush by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. Four other soldiers were reportedly killed in the incident which occurred at Bulguma, a few kilometres from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area. It was gathered that troops of 28Continue reading “Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno”
Soldiers invade Enugu community, burn houses, kill undisclosed number of youths
Soldiers of the Nigeria Army on Monday invaded Isingwu, a hamlet in Imama Village, Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State and burnt houses with an undisclosed number of youths killed for yet to be identified reasons. However, some accounts claimed the soldiers were in the community to arrest an alleged leader ofContinue reading “Soldiers invade Enugu community, burn houses, kill undisclosed number of youths”
Person shot, arrested at Ekwulobia not ESN commander
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Sunday, faulted a report that the joint security forces arrested top commander of ESN in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area Anambra State. Emma Powerful, media and publicity secretary of the group stated this in a statement. According to him, the person shot and arrested was indeed a member ofContinue reading “Person shot, arrested at Ekwulobia not ESN commander”
The Killing Of The Biafran Guard Commander Should Be A Warning To Hoodlums Causing Chaos In The East
A report reaching us from Sahara Reporters has confirmed the killing of the Biafran ‘National Guard Commander’ by the Nigerian army. The commander was killed after gunmen attacked the troop’s location in Abia State. Recall that gunmen suspected to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been causing mayhem in the southeastern regionContinue reading “The Killing Of The Biafran Guard Commander Should Be A Warning To Hoodlums Causing Chaos In The East”
South East Security: Troops neutralize Biafran National Guard gunman, recover arms, vehicles
**As UN pledge partnership with NA in tackling security challenges The Nigerian Army said on Thursday night that its troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn have neutralised one of the Biafran National Guard gunmen who attacked troops’ location at Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday 28 October 2021. A statement by Director,Continue reading “South East Security: Troops neutralize Biafran National Guard gunman, recover arms, vehicles”
Nigerian Army deploys 60 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers – PHOTOS
The Nigeria Infantry Corp has received 60 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) acquired by the Federal Government from China. These military hardware arrived Nigeria three months ago and are now to be immediately deployed to various theatres of operation where military offensive against insurgents is ongoing . Chief of the Army staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya,Continue reading “Nigerian Army deploys 60 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers – PHOTOS”
Nigeria Army explains reason for Chiwetalu Agu’s arrest
The army says the movie veteran will remain in its custody for preliminary investigation. The Nigerian Army has given the reason behind the arrest of movie veteran, Chiwetalu Agu. In a statement released on its official Facebook page on Thursday, October 7, 2021, the army said the actor was arrested for inciting members of the public andContinue reading “Nigeria Army explains reason for Chiwetalu Agu’s arrest”