Nigerian Military

Boko Haram: Military recovers several towns from ISWAP, loses officer, soldier

•Links up with MNJTF in Baga Senator Iroegbu  The Nigerian military has again, inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram splinter group of Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP),  recovering several towns earlier lost to the terrorists in northern part of Borno State North East Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by…

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Boko Haram: War against terror shouldn’t be left to the military alone–Shettima

•Urges other security agencies to get more involved  •Regrets recent attacks, displacement of Borno residents  Mukaila Ola  The Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima has appealed that the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency war against Boko Haram Terrorists in the North East Nigeria, should not be left to the military alone. To this end, Shettima asked…

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Nigerian military nabs wanted Boko Haram kingpin near Maiduguri

Senator Iroegbu The Nigerian military has arrested a wanted Boko Haram Terrorists kingpin, Mr. Babagana Abubakar, in Borno State North East Nigeria.  This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen. Sani Usman, saying the terrorists popularly known as Alagarno were captured near Maiduguri, capital of Borno…

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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army buries 19 Metele fallen hereos in Maiduguri

Jude Johnson with Agency   The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram terrorists  at Metele, Guzamala Local Government Area (LGA),  Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. Reports claim that over 100 soldiers were killed by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, confirmed…

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Breaking: Nigerian military suspends UNICEF activities in North East for ‘sabotage’ 

•Engaged in espionage, clandestine activities  Senator Iroegbu  The Nigerian military throough Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole has suspended the activities of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the Boko Haram terrorists affected parts of the North East for alleged espionage activities that have sabotaged the counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts. The Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command,…

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Nigeria military committed war crimes against humanity — AI, ICC

calls for investigation Godsgift Onyedinefu The Amnesty International (AI) has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open a formal investigation against Nigeria over serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law committed by both the terrorists group, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, popularly known as Boko Haram and Nigerian security forces since…

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Niger Delta: Nigerian Military destroys 436 illegal Refineries, Arrests 266 criminals

..Frees 7 kidnapped oil workers Godsgift Onyedinefu The Joint Military Taskforce, JTF, code-named “Operation Delta Safe” said on Thursday that it had destroyed no fewer than 436 illegal refineries and arrested 266 persons for alleged various crimes in the Niger-Delta region. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. John Agim disclosed this while briefing journalists…

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