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Jan

2024

In a south-south operation, troops kill 43 terrorists and capture 76.

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Insecurity, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro, Security

Nigerian military troops in the South-South geographical zone of the nation killed forty-three terrorists and detained seventy-six others. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this in a statement provided to reporters. He also claimed that the army freed 27 hostages who had been kidnapped and caught 29 oil thieves. A military spokesman said that 2,150 different types of ammunition and 81 different types of weaponry were found by the forces. "One NSVT AA gun, one GPMG, one PKMG, 36 AK47 rifles, one RPG 7 tube, two AGL bombs, four pump action guns, four locally fabricated…

Jan

2024

By OHAFIATV

Military confirms losing three men in Agatu during the Benue attack

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Benue State, Herdsmen, Kidnappers, RIP

Three of the military personnel in Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have been reported dead as a result of a brutal armed herdsmen attack on villages in Benue State's Agatu Local Government Area (LGA). Two more personnel were injured while performing their duties, according to an in-depth report of the incident given by OPWS Force Commander Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia. According to Igbinomwanhia, the military's prompt action was brought on by the large number of inhabitants that left the Okokolo hamlet on Thursday. Upon investigation, the soldiers learned that terrorists, who appeared to be armed herdsmen, were moving to assault the…

Dec

2023

By OHAFIATV

Over 50,000 soldiers deployed this Yuletide – COAS

Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Insecurity, Metro, Security

More than fifty thousand Nigerian Army soldiers would miss greeting their families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in person this holiday season, according to Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, or COAS. He declared that the soldiers would be stationed in towns, villages, hamlets, and areas that are challenging to reach throughout the nation and abroad. He conveyed his sincere gratitude for the sacrifices and hard work made by Nigerian Army soldiers to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, made this announcement on Sunday.…

Apr

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gunmen reportedly kill Army personnel, kidnap colleague in Nasarawa

NewsArmy, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Metro, RIP

Gunmen have killed a soldier and kidnapped his colleague, leaving behind a motorcycle the two soldiers used to convey themselves to Idadu Army camp, along Ibbabu-Idadu in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. The soldier killed was said to be in mufti, according to a source, his colleague was also abducted when they were ambushed by the gunmen and taken to an unknown destination. The source explained that bandits have formed a habit of terrorizing farmers, market women and men on market days at Ibbabu-Idadu, robbing them of their belongings and in some cases raping women. The source said…

Nov

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

ANYA commends military for neutralizing Gunmen, begs them to spare Ohafia Civilians

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Ohafia, OpinionAbia State, Army, Crime, ESN, IPOB, Metro, Nigeria, Ohafia, Okon-Aku, Security

Following a mouth-watering report by the Nigerian Military of their gallantry and professional conduct in rooting out some gunmen operating from the thick forests behind Amangwu and Okon-Aku, the two boundary communities of Ohafia, believed to be members of Eastern Security Network, ESN, the paramilitary arm of Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, in a sweep operation that neutralized their four members and lead to the recovery of many materials and riffles from the group, the Abia North Youth Agenda has commended the gallant of Nigeria Soldiers for a such show of bravery and commitment to their vow to secure Nigeria…