Tag: Nigerian Army

Self-defence Agitation: “Anarchy will result from allowing Nigerians to carry weapons” – Army

Aminu Imam

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja has dismissed calls for self-defence in the wake of attacks in Plateau. The army chief’s statement comes amid criticisms elicited by the Christmas Eve attacks on Plateau communities that left over 195 dead, with scores wounded and about 34,000 displaced. While the development has elicited outcry in and outside the country, the Army Chief believes self-defence amounts to “anarchy”. He said, during a television programme at the weekend: “I do not support that. I think that is a call for anarchy”.…

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Yuletide: Army Chief hails courage, resilience of troops

Aminu Imam

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has lauded troops of Nigerian Army and commended them for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. This is contained in his Christmas message by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, yesterday, in Abuja. Lagbaja saluted the troops for their undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity. He congratulated troops for making it this far into the year and for weathering every storm that came their way. According to…

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Tudun Biri; how I lost 14 Children to Nigerian Army Combat Drone Attack

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

In this interview by Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State, Mallam Idris Umar who lost 14 of his children to Nigerian Army Combat Drone attack on December 3rd, 2023 relayed what happened and how they battle bandits, while pleading with the government to come to their aid    VOL: Can you tell us you name? Umar: My name is Idris Umar  VOL: Were you affected by the Army drone attack? Umar: Yes I was. VOL: How? Umar: I lost 14 children in the so…

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Army claims responsibility for air strike in Kaduna

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left many villagers killed and several others injured at Tudun-Biri village in Kaduna State. This development was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs at the end of an emergency security meeting yesterday. It had earlier been reported that on Sunday night, while the villagers were marking the Maulud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community, killing a yet-to-be-ascertained number…

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“You’re not complete until you kill Boko Haram terrorists” – CDS tells troops

Aminu Imam

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has issued a directive to the Nigerian Army troops, emphasising the importance of actively seeking and eliminating Boko Haram terrorists before they threaten Nigerians. Musa conveyed this directive to the troops of ‘Operation Ha?in Kai’ during a gathering at the Maimalari cantonment, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. He further urged the troops to engage with the insurgents pro-actively and not merely be present in the theatre of operations. Musa highlighted that a soldier who completes their duty without killing at…

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FG approves purchase of 12 attack helicopters for Army

Aminu Imam

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the purchase of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters to improve the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Army. According to a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. -Gen.  Onyema Nwachukwu said the Army Chief disclosed this yesterday, at the Nigerian Army Aviation maiden seminar on ‘Aviation Security Awareness’ in Abuja. He said the procurement of the attack helicopters was part of the ongoing efforts of the government to strengthen the operational efficiency of…

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Zamfara Bandits Attack: Military rescue 6 abducted Federal Varsity Gusau students in bush

Aminu Imam

Some students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, abducted by gunmen Friday morning have been rescued by the military. There had been earlier reports that bandits, in their large number, invaded three of the school’s hostels, forced their way into the rooms through windows and abducted 24 students. Military personnel were said to have engaged the attackers in a gun battle, before they escaped with their victims. However, a top military source close to the Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, confirmed to newsmen that six of the…

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Security Challenges: Army establishes Special Forces to tackle terrorism, others

Aminu Imam

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said some Special Forces units had been established to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security challenges. Speaking at the Combined Second and Third Quarters COAS Conference opening ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Lagbaja said the army would upscale its operations against all threats in all the zones. He said there would be continued procurement of sophisticated weapons to wipe out criminals. He further said economic sabotage and associated crimes in the South-South region would also receive serious attention to bring law-abiding citizens…

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Borno: Gov. Zulum, extends N10m aid to injured soldiers

Aminu Imam

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, of Borno State, has taken a step towards supporting wounded soldiers by allocating a relief fund of 10 million naira for their benefit. The decision to provide this assistance comes as a direct follow-up to a commitment made by Governor Zulum two months ago during a Sallah celebration hosted the Chief of Army Staff, by Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja. The formal announcement of the relief package was conveyed by Borno State’s Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman A. Tar, in collaboration with the Permanent Secretary…

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Plateau: Army launches Operation “Hakorin Damisa” to end killings

Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Army has launched a new military operation in Plateau state, code-named Operation ‘Hakorin Damisa’ IV, put an end to the recent wave of attacks and killings in the State. When translated into Hausa, Hakorin Damisa means Leopard’s teeth. The Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja, who launched the new operation in Mangu local government area of the state yesterday, said the aim was specifically to end the spate of attacks and killings in the LGA and other parts of the State. Recall that in the last two…

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