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NADCEL 2024: “PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF FALLEN HEROES – COAS TO PERSONNEL

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has enjoined Nigerian Army (NA)personnel to keep praying for the repose of the souls of fallen heroes, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty defending Nigeria. Gen Lagbaja gave the charge on Sunday 30 June 2024, at the interdenominational church service in commemoration of Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024, held at the All Saints’ Military Church (Protestant), Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. In a goodwill message delivered at the Church Service, the Army Chief urged the…

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Nigerian Army Acquires New BELL UH 1-H Aircraft to Boost Defence Capabilities

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The Nigerian Army (NA) has significantly enhanced its operational effectiveness with the acquisition of its first batch of BELL UH 1-H aircraft. This milestone underscores the NA’s commitment to bolstering its aviation capabilities and providing robust air support for ground operations. In a ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, two BELL UH 1-H aircraft were formally handed over to the Nigerian Army. This acquisition results from a strategic partnership with reputable stakeholders in the defense and security industry, aimed at procuring essential equipment and platforms for…

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72 Hours Spent Retrieving Scattered Vital Organs of Fallen Soldiers Says Lagbaja

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In a somber ceremony held in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has revealed the harrowing details of the recovery efforts following the tragic loss of military personnel in Okuama community, Delta State. The fallen soldiers, whose lives were claimed during a mission, faced a daunting aftermath as their vital organs were scattered, requiring an extensive retrieval process spanning 72 hours. During the burial proceedings, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja shared the challenges encountered in the aftermath of the incident, emphasizing the extraordinary measures undertaken to honor…

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Military Personnel on Peace Mission Kilked by Okuama Community

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The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OkUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024. According to a statement released by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau “The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.” “The reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer was also…

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Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Vehicle and other Items

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The Nigerian Army troops of Headquarters 4 Brigade, personnel of OPERATION WABAIZIGAN, acting on credible intelligence, have successfully arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner, Ekenaye Festus alongside 4 of his collaborators in the general area of Agbor Road, Iguomor Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. According to Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh he said “The Suspects who were arrested in the early hours of 25 February 2024 have been terrorizing Obagie Community and were suspected to…

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NO CAUSE FOR PANIC OVER SUSPECTED OUTBREAK OF LASSA FEVER IN 44 NARHK

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The Nigerian Army has reacted to the public concern and apprehension resulting from a leaked correspondence by its medical experts over a suspected outbreak of what presents as Viral Hemorrhagic disease aka Lassa Fever, in one of its medical facilities in Kaduna State. Army Spokesman Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in statement said “While it is yet unclear what we are actually dealing with, the Nigerian Army wishes to confirm that there was indeed some suspicion of what presented as acute Viral Hemorrhagic disease in the Accident and Emergency unit of…

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TROOPS CONDUCT DEEP CLEARANCE OPERATIONS INTO YADI FOREST, NEUTRALIZE INSURGENT, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION

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Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting deep clearance operations into Yadi Forest in Kaduna State have on Tuesday 20 February 2024 smoked out terrorists hibernating in the remote forest general area, resulting in a significant clamp down of their activities in the forest. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations Said “During the operation, troops encountered an ambush staged by the terrorists’, but swiftly responded with heavy volume of fire neutralizing one of them, while others scattered in disarray”. “In the encounter, the gallant troops recovered 2 Ak 47…

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Nigerian Army Makes it Position Known on Alleged Controversial Land Tussle in Oshogbo, Osun State

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The Nigerian Army has reacted to what it describes as recent allegations and misinformation circulating on the social and mainstream media regarding a controversial land tussle between the Nigerian Army and 65 family compounds in Oshogbo, Osun State. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement dated 20th February 2024 said “Given the enormity of the claims as presented by the claimants in the media and its consequential impact on the corporate image of the Nigerian Army and the office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), it has become imperative…

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Military Pensions Board Launches Electronic Verification for Retired Soldiers

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The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has initiated an electronic verification exercise for retired military personnel, aiming to enhance security, reduce financial burdens, and streamline the verification process. The Chairman of the Pensions Board, Air Vice Marshal Paul Irumheson announced the development during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The primary motivation behind the shift to electronic verification is to mitigate security risks associated with veterans’ travel and alleviate financial constraints for pensioners residing outside Nigeria. According to Irhumheson, the physical verification process faced challenges due to factors such as the…

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Air Component and Land Troops Neutralize And Destroy Terrorist Enclave in Katsina State

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A well planned and coordinated joint operation between the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji and the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on 30 January 2024, has led to the elimination of several terrorists and destruction of their enclave located on Tora Hills in Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director Public Relations and Information of the Air Force in a statement said “The location was first struck by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, after which the ground troops successfully mopped up…

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Nigerian Army ICRC Partner to Expand Frontiers of Stability Across Nigeria

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The Nigerian Army (NA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have resolved to strengthen partnership that will expand the frontiers of peace and stability across Nigeria through the provision of security, humanitarian assistance, and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The resolution was reinforced today, Wednesday 31, January 2024, when the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received the ICRC delegation in Nigeria led by Mr Yann Bonzon at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Mr Yann, while briefing the COAS said, the ICRC is committed…

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Troops Arrest Transnational Drugs Syndicate, Confisicate 296 Wraps of Illicit Substances

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Troops of 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, acting on credible intelligence intercepted a suspected transnational drug syndicate operating with a Sienna 2001 Model Space Bus, with registration number Lagos APP 129 EF, loaded with illicit substances, suspected to be Cannabis Sativa. The suspects were intercepted on Sunday 14 January 2024, along Balogun border in Ogun State. Vigilant troops conducted a thorough search on the vehicle and detected layers of compartments packed with 296 wraps of substance suspected to be marijuana. Preliminary investigation revealed that the wraps of illicit substance…

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