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Troops neutralize Terrorists, arrest 29 Oil Thieves ,rescue dozens in sustained nationwide operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant show of strength and coordination, the Nigerian Armed Forces have dealt another decisive blow to terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves across various regions of the country. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, in a weekly operational update covering the period from April 17 to 25, 2025.   According to Major General Kangye, the troops recorded several operational successes in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and economic sabotage in all theatres of operation. These included the neutralization of terrorists,…

Nigerian military debunks allegations on Visa request for Invictus Games

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters has refuted recent allegations regarding the Nigerian military’s visa requests for the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.   In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the military clarified that it received an official invitation to participate in the global sporting event, which celebrates wounded and recovering service personnel. Nigeria’s contingent consisted of three officers, 21 athletes, and a physiotherapist, with the Invictus Games Foundation covering accommodation and feeding costs.   However, despite all necessary arrangements, only 14 members of the team…

Nigerian Military records significant success in Counter-Terrorism Operations …. As Troops neutralise 156 Terrorists , Arrest 464

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded notable achievements in their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency across the country. In a bi-weekly press briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja on December 16, 2024, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, outlined the remarkable progress made by troops during recent operations.   He said Troops successfully neutralized 156 terrorists and apprehended 464 suspects, including 29 individuals involved in oil theft. In addition, 181 kidnapped hostages were rescued from captivity. A major victory was also recorded in the South-South…

NHRC SIIP-North East dismisses Reuters reports, exonerates Nigerian Military of Right Abuses

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Special Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violation in counter-insurgency operations in North-East Nigeria (SIIP-North East) has said Reuters reports on alleged gross human rights violations in the North East by the Nigerian military was untrue. The panel disclosed this on Friday, while submitting its final report to the Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu. Recall the Special Investigative panel was inaugurated in February 2023 by the NHRC Executive Secretary following Reuters reports in December 2022, alleged series of systematic gross human…

Nigerian Military Declares Curfew In Borno Town ,as Suicide Bombing claimed Six Lives

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The Nigerian military authority has declared a curfew in the Gwoza area of Borno State after a suicide bombing at a wedding claimed six lives and injured several other persons.   SaharaReporters had reported that the bomb attack occurred in Mararanba, Gwoza town.   It had been reported that the bomber, who was later identified as a young woman in her early 20s, detonated her explosive device in the middle of the gathering, causing chaos and destruction.   Meanwhile, Yusuf Lawal, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incident.…

Nigerian Military assures NPC adequate support for 2023 Census

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The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, has pledged the military’s support to ensure peaceful and successful conduct of 2023 census exercise. General Musa disclosed this while playing host of a delegation of National Population Commission, NPC,led by its Chairman ,Hon. Nasiru Isa Kwarra at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday. Musa acknowledged the significance of an accurate census in steering the nation towards robust growth and security. The CDS pledged the military’s wholehearted cooperation in providing logistical support and security coverage for the census. “We’ll assist the…

WHY THE SUPPORT OF ALL NIGERIANS MATTER TO THE MILITARY By Edward Gabkwet

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A nation’s national power comes in both tangible and intangible components. A strong and virile military force is a credible and tangible addition to a nation’s power and when combined with intangible components like strong economy and national will, a nation’s national power becomes effective. The place of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) as a key instrument of national power is cast in stone and cannot be overemphasized. At the international and regional level, it stands tall through its numerous award-winning escapades in the enforcement of peace and security.…

AANI sympathizes with Nigerian Military over recent tragedies

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The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the families of the fallen gallant officers and soldiers and all the affected individuals in Nigeria as the nation mourned the tragic ambush of Nigerian soldiers and the subsequent air crash involving a military aircraft engaged in casualty evacuation and rescue efforts on August 14, 2023, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, families, friends, and loved ones of…

Reuters’ report riddled with identity crisis or ill motive – EX-JTF Commander tells SIIP NE

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The immediate past Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) of the Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East, Major General Christopher Musa has opined that Reuters’ report of human rights violations against the Nigeria military was a mistaken identity of another country, otherwise “there is a motive”. The former Theatre Commander at the headquarters of JTF also known as Operation Hadin Kai stated this in Maiduguri, Borno state when he testified before the Special Investigative Panel on the allegations of Human Rights Violations in Counter Insurgency Operations in…

NHRC Boss inaugurates investigative panel to probe alleged rights violations by military

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The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN has inaugurated the Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in the Counter Insurgency Operators in the North East (SIIP-NORTH) to unearth the truth in the allegations of rights violations against the Nigeria military. It would be recalled that a foreign media organisation, Reuters had reported that Nigerian military was involved in abortion of many pregnancies in the North East in the last 10 years, added that the military was also involved in infanticide as well as…