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Nigerian Army
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Nigerian soldier apprehended following accidental shooting of peer in Borno
A soldier has been detained by the Nigerian Army following an accidental shooting incident in Damboa, Borno State, which left a fellow service member injured.
June 21, 2026
Nigerian Soldiers Apprehend Three Women Linked to ISWAP in Borno Camp
Nigerian troops detained three women at a Borno IDP camp suspected of providing logistical support and communication assistance to ISWAP terrorists.
June 21, 2026
Army Chief Directs New Soldiers to Take Firm Action Against Criminal Threats
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has tasked new army recruits with confronting national security threats decisively while maintaining strict professionalism and adherence to human rights.
June 20, 2026
Nigerian military apprehends 46 unauthorized foreign nationals in Ogun
A coordinated security operation in Ogun State led to the detention of 46 foreign nationals suspected of lacking legal documentation, who have now been transferred to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
June 15, 2026
Defence Headquarters Pledges Justice for Late Major General Rabe Abubakar
A military delegation led by Major General IM Abdullahi visited the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar in Katsina to offer condolences and promise a thorough pursuit of justice.
June 15, 2026
Nigerian military neutralizes militants and prevents pipeline sabotage
Nigerian Army units engaged in multi-state operations, neutralizing two terrorists, rescuing four hostages, and preventing a crude oil pipeline attack.
May 26, 2026
Nigerian Army Sends Personnel to Benin Republic to Boost Regional Security
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu announced that Nigerian Army troops have been deployed to Benin Republic to strengthen regional security, combat transnational crime, and enhance collective defense measures.
May 18, 2026