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Okuama Massacre: Army releases Delta monarch detained over killing of 17 soldiers
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo to the Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone. The spokesman for the Army, Major General Clement Nwachukwu said Ikolo was released because nothing linked him to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama. Nwachukwu said Senator Dafinone is standing as the monarch’s […]
Army will stop at nothing to neutralize terrorists, kidnappers, criminal elements – COAS Lagbaja
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will stop at nothing to neutralize terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements creating challenges of insecurity in the country. He enjoined Commanders at all levels to always be ingenious and courageous, saying the adversaries they fight are emboldened by weakness as they cannot […]
Army condemns soldiers’ alleged involvement in Dangote refinery theft
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. In a statement on Wednesday, the army’s spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said this act of criminality, does not represent the ethics and values of the Nigerian Army. […]
Nigerian Army detains two soldiers over alleged theft in Dangote Refinery
Army dismisses reports of soldier shooting civilians in Plateau
Operation Safe Haven, OPSH, a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs, has dismissed the allegation that its soldiers shot innocent civilians in the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation denied the allegation in a statement on Monday […]
Nigerian Army to probe alleged involvement of soldiers in hotel manager’s death
The Nigerian Army has assured of an investigation into the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of a hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]
Yoruba nation agitators shot at soldiers – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has accused members of the Yoruba Nation of shooting at soldiers at the Oyo State Secretariat. DAILY POST recalls that some agitators of Yoruba nation had invaded the premises of Oyo State House of Assembly, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. In a viral video clip, the agitators claimed that a purported ‘Democratic Republic of […]
War: France helped Israel against Iran attack – Army Spokesperson
The Israeli’s chief military spokesperson, Daniel Hagari has disclosed that France was part of the countries involved in defending Israel against Iran’s overnight attack. Hagari, however, said he could not give details on whether French fighter jets shot down the missiles launched by Iran. “France has very good technology, jets, radar – and I know […]
Okuama massacre: Army board commences sitting in Warri
The Board of Inquiry set up by Defence Headquarters to investigate the March 14 killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama, Delta State, is scheduled to commence sitting on Wednesday (today) in Warri. Chairman of the Board, Air Vice Marshal David Ajayi, told Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Warri that they were on a fact-finding mission and […]