Tag: Nigerian Army

Army redeploys senior officers, appoints new commanders 

Aminu Imam
Army redeploys senior officers

The Nigerian Army has approved a major redeployment of senior officers, announcing fresh appointments across key operational, command, training and administrative positions, as part of efforts to strengthen its response to evolving security challenges. The changes, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Waidi Shaibu, were disclosed in a statement yesterday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the statement, the reshuffle affects General Officers Commanding, brigade commanders, commandants of military institutions and principal staff officers at the Army Headquarters. Among the appointments,…

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Troops rescue widow of Late Major-Gen. Rabe Abubakar

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Troops rescue widow

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, widow of the Late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits shortly before the retired senior military officer died in captivity. According to military sources, the rescue operation was carried out in Tunga Village, where troops encountered the armed bandits holding her captive. During the exchange, the kidnappers reportedly shot Mrs. Abubakar before fleeing as soldiers advanced on their position. The troops immediately secured the area, rescued her and administered emergency first aid. Military authorities said Mrs.…

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Fast-tracked or favoured? Tinubu’s alleged ADC promotion sparks unease, debate in Army ranks

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Tinubu’s on ADC promotion

Controversy is trailing reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, a move said to have triggered murmuring and discontent within the Nigerian Army and reignited a broader debate over merit, seniority and standards in the Armed Forces. The controversy followed a published report claiming that a letter dated December 12, 2025, conveyed the President’s approval of Yusuf’s elevation. The letter was reportedly addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Wahid Shaibu, with copies to the National…

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DHQ dismisses alleged coup report, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu

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DHQ dismisses coup plot

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has dismissed as ‘false and malicious reports’ linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities to an alleged coup attempt by some military officers. Earlier reports yesterday had claimed that the 16 detained officers – ranging from the rank of Captain to Brigadier General – were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the Government. The report also alleged that the cancellation of the Independence Day parade on October 1 was connected to the purported plot. However, in…

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Borno: Many soldiers reportedly killed, as ISWAP attacks military base

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Borno soldiers killed

Several soldiers are feared dead and others injured after fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Ngamdu, Borno state, early yesterday morning. Reports said the terrorists stormed the Ngamdu military camp around 2 a.m. and began shooting at soldiers on duty. The insurgents reportedly carried out a late-night assault on the Ngamdu military camp, causing casualties among the troops. Some of the injured soldiers have been taken by ambulance to the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu for treatment.

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Army kills terrorist kingpin, Jidda, others in Yobe, Borno

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Troops of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai’ (OPHK) have neutralised a notorious ISWAP terrorist commander, Malam Jidda, along with scores of his fighters in a coordinated air and ground operation in Gujba local government area of Yobe State and the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. This is contained in a statement issued in Maiduguri yesterday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, ‘Operation Haɗin Kai’,  Capt. Reuben Kovangiya. According to the statement, the operation was launched on June 9 in Ngazalgana area of Gujba LGA, with close air…

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Borno: 18 soldiers perish, as B’Haram attacks military base; kills Commander

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B'Karam attacks soldiers

No fewer than nineteen soldiers, including a commander, have been killed in an attack at the military base in Malam-Fatori at Abadam local government area of Borno State. Malam-Fatori is a border town, two kilometres from the Nigerien border community, Bosso. Sources reported that the attackers, who stormed the Malam-Fatori military base, wreaked havoc for several hours on Friday, before dislodging the 149 Battalion. Survivors of the deadly attack reportedly fled to safety. Intelligence sources confirmed to newsmen that the insurgents arrived at the base in multiple gun trucks, razing…

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Military to sue Reuters over false abortion allegations – CDS

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CDS on Reuters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed plans by the Nigerian military to initiate legal action against the international news agency, Reuters, over a report alleging the forced termination of 10,000 pregnancies during counter-insurgency operations in the North-East region. Recall that the controversial report, published in late 2022, accused the Nigerian military of running a secret abortion program targeting women impregnated by insurgents. However, a 2024 investigation by the National Human Rights Commission cleared the military of any wrongdoing. Expressing his displeasure, General Musa criticised Reuters…

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“Turji’s threat to destroy Zamfara, affront on Army” – APC chieftain

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APC chieftain2

A threat by bandit leader, Bello Turji to destroy Zamfara State if his associate, Baka Burgi, is arrested by the military, is not released before end of  December, has been described as a direct affront to the Nigerian Army. An APC chieftain in the State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, expressed this sentiment while addressing newsmen at his residence in Gusau,  the state capital,  at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian Army apprehended top bandit leader, Bako Wurgi (a.k.a Baka Na-Garba) on December 14. Wurgi is suspected of involvement in the…

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Army HQ names AbdulSalami Bagudu as Acting Chief

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Army HQ names Acting COAS

As COAS Lagbaja embarks on leave The Nigerian Army has declared that the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja is on leave. This is following reports that the COAS is currently indisposed and receiving treatment abroad. Speaking on the development, the Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu also dismissed claims of leadership vacuum in the Nigerian Army. According to Nwachukwu, the Army Chief of Policy and Plans, Major-General AbdulSalami Ibrahim, would act on behalf of the COAS during his absence. In an issued statement he signed yesterday, Nwachukwu said the…

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