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Nigerian Army
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Taraba State Offers Land and Resources for New Army 10 Division
Taraba State authorities have promised land and essential infrastructure to help the Nigerian Army establish its 10th Division in Jalingo, aiming to improve regional security.
August 10, 2026
Joint Security Forces Confront Over 100 Bandits Near Zamfara-Kebbi Border
Nigerian security forces, including the Army, Air Force, and Police, are locked in an intense battle with over 100 armed bandits at the Zamfara-Kebbi state border.
August 10, 2026
Joint security forces search Kogi forests for kidnap victims and dismantle criminal bases
Security agencies are searching forests in Kogi and Edo states for kidnap victims, having already dismantled several criminal hideouts and restored order in the community of Abugi.
August 9, 2026
Edo security forces neutralize kidnapper and rescue captive during ransom drop
Joint security forces in Edo State rescued a kidnapped farmer and neutralized one suspect during an operation to intercept a 1.5 million Naira ransom payment.
August 9, 2026
Nigerian Army liberates 33 captives in Zamfara State
Troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army successfully rescued 33 passengers who were abducted near Magazu Village in Zamfara State, facing no casualties during the operation.
August 9, 2026
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