One Nigerian army officer and seven soldiers have lost their lives after Boko Haram insurgents ambushed a military patrol team in Borno, military sources said. Five soldiers were wounded and…
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Boko Haram Responsible For ‘Soldiers Neglect Complaints’ Rumours – Army
by Damilare Salami January 10, 2020The Nigerian Army on Friday said the report of threat by troops to abandon their duty posts in the Northeast over neglect by Army authorities was masterminded by the Boko…
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We Are Being Neglected Here – Soldiers In Boko Haram War Cry Out
by Damilare Salami January 7, 2020Nigerian Army personnel attached to the 159 Battalion, Geidam (Sector 2), Yobe State, have threatened to abandon their duty post over their neglect by military authorities. In a letter addressed…
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Many Feared Dead As Army Tackles Boko Haram Invasion of Adamawa Village Again
by Damilare Salami January 3, 2020Many people were reportedly killed as troops of the Nigerian military repelled a night attack launched by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State on…
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The Nigerian Army has said that had rescued 165 civilians, most of them women and children from camps of terrorists affiliated to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa…
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One Killed As Soldiers Invade Jakande Market In Lagos, Many Scamper For Safety
by Damilare Salami November 8, 2019Armed soldiers on Friday morning invaded the Jakande market in Ketu, Lagos State, chasing away traders. One person was allegedly killed in the violence that ensued as touts, in retaliation,…
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Army Declare Major, 21 SoldiersWanted For Fleeing Boko Haram War Front
by Damilare Salami October 3, 2019The Nigerian Army has accused one major and 21 soldiers of fleeing from the scene of a Boko Haram attack and subsequently declared them wanted, military sources said. The soldiers…
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No Going Out, No Coming In -Soldiers With Gun Man Seme Border
by Damilare Salami August 22, 2019Hundreds of travellers were stranded on Tuesday and Wednesday, following the closure of Seme border in Lagos. The border links Nigeria with some neighbouring West African countries. Some Nigerians, who…
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Armed Forces Rem Day: Gov Ambode Urges Nigerians To Pray For Soldiers In ‘Theatres Of War’
by Damilare Salami January 15, 2019The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwummi Ambode, on Tuesday urged Nigerians to continue to pray for soldiers currently in theatres of war. Ambode, who made the call during the…
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Not less than 10 soldiers have been reported missing following an attack on a military base in Kukawa, Borno state. The incident happened Monday evening when trucks loaded with gunmen…