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Nigerian Army
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Nigerian military apprehends alleged insurgent supplier in Adamawa
Nigerian soldiers and local hunters detained 40-year-old Mallam Badamasi Maikudi in Adamawa for allegedly supplying food and drinks to Boko Haram fighters.
August 8, 2026
Osun Election: Army General Instructs Soldiers to Avoid Polling Stations
Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has directed Nigerian Army troops in Osun State to uphold professional standards and avoid polling units during the upcoming governorship election.
August 8, 2026
Governor Idris calls for firm response to banditry as military reinforcements arrive in Kebbi
Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris has requested that newly stationed Nigerian Army soldiers take aggressive measures to eliminate bandit groups currently targeting communities in the Yauri region.
August 7, 2026
Army Chief Shaibu Advices Troops on Substance Abuse and Mental Wellbeing
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned soldiers against substance abuse while framing PTSD as a treatable psychological injury needing professional support.
August 7, 2026
Nigerian Army Captures Four Lakurawa Terrorists at Sokoto Market
Nigerian Army troops apprehended four Lakurawa terrorist suspects attempting to sell stolen livestock at a market in Sokoto State.
August 7, 2026
Niger State Police and Army Brigade Leadership Commit to Enhanced Security Collaboration
Niger State Police Commissioner Adamu Abdullahi Elleman and Brig. Gen. K. Rabiu of the 31 Artillery Brigade have agreed to intensify joint security efforts and intelligence sharing to combat regional threats.
August 6, 2026
Adamawa Governor Promises Swift Land Documentation for New Army Division
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has vowed to expedite the Certificate of Occupancy for the Nigerian Army’s 10 Division to ensure the timely construction of its new facilities in Adamawa State.
August 6, 2026
House Defence Committee Chairperson praises President Tinubu’s military pay hike and expansion strategy
Hon. Babajimi Benson has lauded President Tinubu for increasing military salaries and expanding the Nigerian Army by four divisions, citing these actions as essential steps to bolster national security.
August 6, 2026
Nigerian Army thwarts bandit raid in Sokoto village
Nigerian Army soldiers successfully prevented a bandit attack in Asarara village, Sokoto State, protecting residents and their livestock from theft.
August 6, 2026
Two Soldiers Detained for Unsanctioned Security Detail at Peller and Jarvis Wedding
The Nigerian Army has detained two soldiers for providing unauthorized security services during the recent wedding ceremony of influencers Peller and Jarvis in Lagos.
August 5, 2026