Army Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/army/ Reporting Nigeria security Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Army Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/army/ 32 32 Army Recovers Remains of Slain Personnel in Imo, Moves to Grant Full Military Honours https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/25/army-recovers-remains-of-slain-personnel-in-imo-moves-to-grant-full-military-honours/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:36 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22792 Army Recovers Remains of Slain Personnel in Imo, Moves to Grant Full Military Honours By: Zagazola Makama The troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered the remains of two personnel who were killed in 2022 while travelling for their traditional wedding in Imo State, in a development that has stirred deep emotion across the country. […]

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]]> Again, army decries low South-East enrolment https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/19/again-army-decries-low-south-east-enrolment/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:33:58 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22685 Again, army decries low South-East enrolment The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over what it described as the low level of enrolment from the South-East in the ongoing recruitment, revealing that Anambra recorded only 117 applicants out of 38,000 applications received nationwide. This was disclosed during a sensitisation event held at the Ministry of Youths’ […]

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]]> Troops, NDLEA arrest 8 suspects, recover illicit drugs in Bayelsa raid https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/16/troops-ndlea-arrest-8-suspects-recover-illicit-drugs-in-bayelsa-raid/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:53:05 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22624 Troops, NDLEA arrest 8 suspects, recover illicit drugs in Bayelsa raid By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Headquarters 16 Brigade, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested eight suspects and recovered quantities of illicit drugs during coordinated raids in Bayelsa State. A military source said the operation was conducted at about […]

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]]> Several bandits killed as Army, DSS, Local Volunteer Forces Foil Attacks on Niger Communities https://securitydigestng.com/2026/04/08/several-bandits-killed-as-army-dss-local-volunteer-forces-foil-attacks-on-niger-communities/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:24:21 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22578 Several bandits killed as Army, DSS, Local Volunteer Forces Foil Attacks on Niger Communities Troops of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and local volunteer forces on Tuesday successfully foiled what locals said would have been a large-scale attack by bandits on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro LGA of […]

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]]> Mob attack customs, military team in Agbara, soldier rescued https://securitydigestng.com/2025/09/22/mob-attack-customs-military-team-in-agbara-soldier-rescued/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:25:58 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21048 Mob attack customs, military team in Agbara, soldier rescued By: Zagazola Makama A combined team of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers and soldiers on special duty was overpowered by a mob in Agbara, Ogun State, during an operation to intercept a vehicle suspected of conveying cannabis. Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday when […]

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]]> Army, DSS Neutralize 50 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap victims, as Niger Assembly Speaker hailed operation https://securitydigestng.com/2025/08/27/army-dss-neutralize-50-bandits-rescue-kidnap-victims-as-niger-assembly-speaker-hailed-operation/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:52:33 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20830 Army, DSS Neutralize 50 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap victims, as Niger Assembly Speaker hailed operation The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army have struck a major blow against banditry in Niger State, neutralizing over 50 armed men and rescuing kidnapped victims in a daring joint operation. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 26 […]

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]]> Nigeria Army’s new strategy shields NYSC members, commuters from kidnappers in the Northwest — GOC https://securitydigestng.com/2025/06/01/nigeria-armys-new-strategy-shields-nysc-members-commuters-from-kidnappers-in-the-northwest-goc/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:22:28 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20564 Nigeria Army’s new strategy shields NYSC members, commuters from kidnappers in the Northwest — GOC By: Zagazola Makama For many young Nigerians participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the prospect of being deployed to the northwestern states once synonymous with banditry and highway attacks had once triggered apprehension. But now, a sweeping change […]

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]]> JUST IN: Army troops, NAF airstrikes repel ISWAP attack on New Marte, vanquish several terrorists https://securitydigestng.com/2025/05/27/just-in-army-troops-naf-airstrikes-repel-iswap-attack-on-new-marte-vanquish-several-terrorists/ Tue, 27 May 2025 07:50:05 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20560 Army troops, NAF airstrikes repel ISWAP attack on New Marte, vanquish several terrorists By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on New Marte in Borno State, killing several of […]

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]]> Fearless to the End: The Heroic Last Stand of Lt Col Alari and His Troops in Timbuktu Triangle https://securitydigestng.com/2025/02/02/fearless-to-the-end-the-heroic-last-stand-of-lt-col-alari-and-his-troops-in-timbuktu-triangle/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:03:59 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20459 Fearless to the End: The Heroic Last Stand of Lt Col Alari and His Troops in Timbuktu Triangle By Zagazola Makama In the unforgiving terrain of the Timbuktu Triangle, where the desert meets destiny, a battle of immense ferocity unfolded. It was here that Lt. Col. Thomas Ebisingha Alari and his troops of the 19 […]

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]]> Army Chief assures Yobe Govt of commitment to security following attack on troops https://securitydigestng.com/2025/01/27/army-chief-assures-yobe-govt-of-commitment-to-security-following-attack-on-troops/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:14:12 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20452 COAS Assures Yobe Govt of Commitment to Security Following Attack on Troops of 149BN By: Zagazola Makama The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured the Yobe State Government of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to addressing security challenges in the state. Oluyede gave the assurance on Sunday during a visit to Gov. […]

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