Nigerian Army

Why General Adeniyi Was Removed As Commander

April 1, 2020 6:42 am

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday effected a major shake up and released the postings and appointments of some senior officers.

The posting was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen TY Buratai.

However, one of the senior officers affected by the shake up was Maj Gen OG Adeniyi, who was redeployed from Headquarters Theatre Command OPLD Maiduguri to NARC as Senior Research Fellow.

Gen. Adeniyi was replaced by Maj Gen F Yahaya from Headquarters 1 Division Kaduna as the new Commander of the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) Maiduguri.

However, Maj. Gen. Adeniyi’s redeployment may

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Suspected Boko Haram Attacks Dapchi Town, Burns Houses

March 5, 2020 5:43 am

Report coming from Dapchi, the headquarters of Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State revealed that Boko Haram attacked the town on Wednesday evening. According to Channels Television, the suspected Boko Haram members attacked the town which is 100 kilometers from Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.

Report from locals revealed that the attackers came to the town where Leah Sharibu and about 100 students of Government Girls Science Technical College were abducted in February 2018, through neighboring Jumbam village Channels Television has reported.

Some suspected Boko Haram members have attacked Dapchi town, the headquarters of Bursari Local Government Area of …

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Rescues 3 Students In Borno

February 11, 2020 12:01 am

The Nigerian Army on Monday rescued three students of Federal Government Girls College, Maiduguri from the insurgents in Borno State.

Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), disclosed this while presenting the rescued victims to their families in Maiduguri.

The commander said that the students, including two females, were abducted alongside one male student on Maiduguri-Gubio Road on Sunday.

The rescued students were identified as Wommi Laja, Ammo Laja and Kingi Laja,

The commander added that the students were rescued after a gun duel between the insurgents and Lt. Col. Idris Yusuf, Commander of the 158

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The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu Alerts The International Community

February 3, 2020 5:24 pm

The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has alerted the International Community on the current invasion, occupation and intimidation being carried out against the people of Afaraukwu his home town by the Nigeria state through the Nigerian Military. Major Newspapers including Sun, Vanguard, and Nation reported that Soldiers have blocked roads leading to the family Compound of Nnamdi Kanu barely two weeks to the funeral of his parents whose death was caused by the invasion of the same military in September 2018. According to report, the town was in panic and many businesses were forced to …

Nigerian Army Rewards 37 Officers, Soldiers For Gallantry

February 3, 2020 6:01 am

The Nigerian Army has rewarded 37 officers and soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in recognition of their gallantry in the ongoing counter insurgency campaign in the North-east.

The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, made the disclosure in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja.

Iliyasu disclosed that 37 officers and soldiers were identified by the military authorities in its periodic assessment of the conduct of troops under the OPLD.

He said that the personnel were found to have distinguished themselves on the battle field for outstanding gallantry; professionalism, profound commitment, exemplary conduct and other sterling qualities in …