Nigerian Army

Nigeria has moved to strengthen the battlefield capability of its Army against evolving security threats, deploying 600 troops to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training.

The Nigerian Army has strengthened its counter-terrorism and internal security capabilities with the graduation of a new Special Forces battalion, aimed at improving its capacity to confront terrorist groups and dismantle criminal networks across the country.

Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, was killed alongside other ISWAP members during an intelligence-led operation by troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and personnel of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, at a forest hideout in Owo at the weekend.

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group and rescued 23 kidnapped civilians in separate operations across Sokoto State.

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims from terrorists in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its offensive against drug trafficking through Nigeria's inland waterways after its personnel intercepted a suspected narcotics consignment and arrested three suspected traffickers on the River Niger in Kogi State.

The postings, approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, affect some of the Army's critical operational theatres, formations, training institutions and strategic departments.

August 09, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu recently approved the creation of four new Divisions for the Nigerian Army as part of measures to boost the fight against insecurity in the country. This brings to 12 the number of...

July 26, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu’s approved expansion of the Nigerian Army divisional structure from eight to 12 formations and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel has continued to generate reactions from stakeholders. They hail the restructuring...

Largest Army Restructuring in Decades: President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening national defence and improving operational effectiveness. 28,000 New Soldiers Approved:...