Soldiers

‘An Attack on Soldiers Is An Attack on the State,’ Says Nigeria’s Former Defence Chief Irabor, Backs Occupation, Closure of Banex Plaza 

Former CDS Irabor has urged cooperation from Banex Plaza's leadership in the investigation to fish out those who assaulted soldiers.

6 months ago

Traditional Rulers, Communities Complicit In Murder Of 17 Soldiers In Okuama, Says Nigeria’s Defence Chief Musa

"We will not do anything against any innocent Nigerian, we are only after the bad guys," says General Christopher Musa.

7 months ago

Killing of 17 Soldiers In Delta Has Political Undertones, Says Retired Commodore Olawunmi

Olawunmi says Tinubu may have to deal with terrorism on two fronts if the Niger Delta is not handled well.

7 months ago

Community Policing Could Have Prevented Killing of Soldiers in Okuama, Says HRH Chekwas

The King of Evo Kingdom has tasked traditional rulers to be more accountable for the security of their people.

8 months ago

Onokpasa: Innocent Citizens Should Not Be Targeted, Okuama Also A Victim Of Those Who Killed Soldiers

"They will sell the land tomorrow and use it to drink beer and carry prostitutes,"' Onokpasa said of Okuama landgrabbers.

8 months ago

Buhari: Killing of 30 Soldiers, 7 Policemen By Terrorists in Shiroro, a Direct Assault on Nigeria

Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday described the killing of 30 soldiers, seven mobile policemen and two civilians in Shiroro…

2 years ago

Nigeria: ISWAP Kills Soldiers, Travellers in Borno, Yobe Using IEDs

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) deployed by the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP), a terror group, led to the…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Two Soldiers Killed as Troops Neutralise 12 Suspected Terrorists in Northeast Borno

Nigeria's military says its troops have killed 12 suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province members during a…

3 years ago

Nigeria Air Force Investigating ‘Alleged’ Airstrike on Soldiers in Borno State

The Nigerian Airforce says it is investigating reports of an alleged airstrike on soldiers of the Nigerian Army. Reports had…

4 years ago

Soldiers, Anti-riot Police Deployed across Nigeria as Violence Mars #EndSARS Protests in Several Cities

There have been numerous casualties as the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria escalated on Tuesday. Hoodlums hijacked peaceful protests and instigated…

4 years ago