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Guns alone can’t stop security threats in Nigeria – Army
The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, said that guns alone can’t stop the prevailing security threats across the country.
Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who spoke in Abuja, said the myriads of security challenges in Nigeria required a multifaceted approach to surmount.
Nwachukwu stated this while taking over as Director, Army Public Relations at the Army Headquarters.
Nigeria would prevail over challenges, new nation is being born – VP Osinbajo
According to him: “Permit me to note here that it’s an indisputable and very well established fact, that the sword or gun, cannot alone provide a panacea to the complex and multifaceted security challenges that characterize today’s world.
“I must, therefore, make haste to say that the complex nature of these security challenges requires a multi-disciplinary approach and a conglomerate of stakeholders, of which the media is a very vital one.
“In decisively overcoming these challenges, the NA and the media must be partners in progress to surmount these security threats in order to berth the peace and tranquillity we all earnestly desire as a people and nation.”
Gen. Nwachukwu was appointed spokesperson in the latest appointment and redeployment of officers in the Nigerian Army.
June 17, 2021
Nigerian Army Intercepts Five Trucks With Solid Minerals, 73 Young Men, 47 Motorcycles in Benue State
By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted five trucks loaded with fourty seven motorcycles and seventy three young men at the Agan toll gate in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
The trucks it was gathered also conveyed solid minerals such as zink among others from Plateau State to Portharcut, the Rivers State capital.
Speaking to Journalists in an interview, Lt. Col. D. Alhassan explained that the personnel of the Army who were deployed to the toll gate intercepted the said trucks through a tip off.
Lt Col Alhassan noted that neither rifles nor ammunitions were found after a thorough search contrary to the rumors being peddled the round, adding that the seventy three young men would be profiled.
The Deputy Governor of Benue State, Engineer Benson Abounu who also visited the area expressed shock over the decision of the young men who said they were traveling to Imo State despite security challenges bedeviling the state.
Speaking while fielding questions from Newsmen on behalf of the interceptors, Mr A. Emmanuel contended that they were traveling for greener pastures.
June 15, 2021
Nigerian Army will win all land battles, we’re loyal to Buhari – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, on Monday, addressed the Nigerian Army leadership in Abuja.
The speech delivered to the Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders unveiled his vision.
The COAS said he will command the Army “to win all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria, protect her national interests and accomplish assigned tasks in aid of civil authority among other responsibilities”.
Yahaya pledged the unalloyed commitment and loyalty of the Army to the President Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
He assured all officers and men of exemplary and professional leadership that would serve as a rallying point for all.
“The NA under my command will discharge its duties with diligence, commitment and loyalty to the President Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari,’’ Army spokesman, Mohammed Yerima, quoted Yahaya as saying.
The COAS pointed out that his appointment came at a time when the Army lost its former Chief Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru who died in a plane crash along with 10 other officers.
He described the late COAS as a big brother, a brilliant officer and a mentor who showed. exemplary leadership in his brief stay in office.
Yahaya assured of his desire to continue on the good footprints of the deceased General.
The Army chief said his vision is channelled towards defeating all security challenges presently confronting Nigeria in collaboration with other security agencies.
May 31, 2021
8 Division Nigerian Army Open Condolence Register In Honor Of COAS
By Muhammad Goronyo Sokoto
The Headquarters 8 Division Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that it has open a condolence register in honor of late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru (Chief of Army Staff) and 10 others who died in a plane crash at Kaduna International Airport on 21 May 2021.
This contained in a release signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Officer Major Adamu Yahaya Ngulde.
The Condolence register will be opened from 7am to 6pm daily for the period of 25-31 May 2021.
The released also stated that interested persons are expected to come to Headquarters 8 Divison, Kalambiana to sign the condolence register.
May 25, 2021
Nigerian Army Hosts Troops To A Feast To Boost Morale In Maiduguri
By Dauda R Pam Maiduguri
TROOPS of the Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army, have been hosted to a feast in order to boost their morale, welfare and commitment to bring to an end the Bokoharam INSURGENCY, kidnapping, banditry and other crimes in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff,COAS,Lt Gen.Ibrahim Attahiru, stressed that the feast was aimed at improving the welfare of troops as well as the provision of logistics and operational equipment to end terrorism and other crimes.

He made the assurance at the Chief of Army Staff Sallah Luncheon with, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri.
The COAS reiterated the gratitude of Mr. President and Commander – in- Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, to the troops and assured them of necessary support to end the lingering Boko Haram Insurgency and other criminal activities across the country.

He personally took it upon himself to serve food and drinks to the sick and wounded officers and soldiers who are receiving various treatments at the 7 Division Hospital and Medical Services Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri.
According to him, the Army headquarters was doing everything possible to improve on the welfare, logistics and operational equipments of the troops to finish the war .

Lt.General Attahiru, while extending his appreciation to the officers and soldiers of the theater for their sacrifices and commitment to duty said ” we will continue to give you what you require to execute this war. I urge you to redouble your efforts to wipe out the remnant of the insurgents in the Northeast and the country at large.”

In a welcome address, the Theater Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Farouq Yahaya, said the officers and soldiers of the theater felt proud and highly motivated to have the COAS in their midst for the 7th time and for having lunch with him which, according to him, was a clear indication that the COAS have them at heart”.

The theater Commander further thanked the COAS for commissioning the two newly constructed projects at the Maimalari Cantonment which includes two blocks of HQ TC Officers and Soldiers Transit Accommodations.

The officers transit Accommodation consist of 4 rooms for senior officers and 8 rooms for junior officers while the soldiers accommodation consist of 20 beds capacity dormitory with 2 side rooms, dining room and office.

According to the Theater Commander, all the accommodations, will provide both the officers and soldiers rest and recreation places and furnished with all the necessary facilities including furniture, electricity, water supply system or borehole , TV, satellite dish, and also thanked the COAS for approving the construction of additional office accommodation at the theater command headquarters with a view of providing conducive working environment for the headquarters staff.

In the vote of thanks, the Acting Chief RSM, Theater Command Headquarters, Warrant Officer,Sani Ugbaji, thanked the COAS for organizing the luncheon for the troops and assured him of the loyalty of the troops and commitment to serve their fatherland.

Similarly, the COAS who re-assured the troops of his commitment, yesterday, while commissioning two blocks of officers and soldiers accommodations, said one of the cardinal objective of achieving his vision for the Nigerian Army is to improve troops’ welfare, especially those at the front line, adding that more accommodations for troops will be constructed across the Army barracks in the country.

He also approved the provision of two 100 KVA generators to provide backup power for the newly commissioned accommodations and further pledged to support Operation HADIN KAI with better platforms that will expedite the defeat of terrorists across the North East and Nigeria at large.
May 15, 2021
Army Condemns, Threatens To Sue Those Sharing Photos Of Slain Personnel On Social Media
The Nigerian Army has condemned and threatened to sue those involved in sharing the graphic pictures of personnel who paid the supreme price in the cause of defending and protecting the country from its adversaries on social media.
In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, “This act is not only unpatriotic but very insensitive and utterly reprehensible”.
According to him, the Nigerian Army considers this despicable and unpatriotic act totally unacceptable and will henceforth take legal actions to protect troops who die in action from being ridiculed on social media or any platform.
“Officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army deployed to various theatres of internal security operations are on legitimate duties and are in the harm’s way to defend and protect the country from those who are intent on destroying it.
“In the course of carrying out this constitutional mandate, troops put their lives on the line to ensure that innocent citizens and institutions of the state are protected from violent criminals. In some cases, these gallant officers and soldiers are meted with the worst form of savagery by the heartless adversaries whose intent is to instill fear in the citizenry.
“While the Nigerian Army and its personnel understand the nature of the noble calling and are ever ready to confront any danger of adversity on the way, what is most unfathomable is the glee with which some people share the gory pictures of officers and soldiers who are either killed-in-action or Wounded-in-action in the media”, the statement added.
He noted that these unpatriotic acts are often done without any modicum of consideration for the memories of the departed personnel or their family members. “In some cases, their loved ones do find out about their unfortunate death in such callous manner before they are even contacted by the military authorities. One can only imagine the trauma and pain such families go through waking up to see the gory pictures of their loved ones splashed on social media”.
April 28, 2021
Nigerian Army: Sheik Ahmad Gumi say Nigerian Army no understand him well
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has clarified that the religious bias in the Nigerian Army was between 2010 and 2015.
He explained that his earlier comments were misunderstood, blaming media reports for the misunderstanding.
The retired general noted that he had a good understanding of the Nigerian Army, adding that many things have not changed since he left the force.
In a clip, the islamic scholar was seen telling the bandits that soldiers are divided into Muslims and non-Muslims.
But the Nigerian Army cautioned Gumi against making divisive and disparaging utterances against the military institutions.
The army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima, while reacting to the video, said the army did not deploy its troops along ethnic or religious lines as stated by the cleric during his interaction with bandits.
Yerima in his statement on Monday titled, ‘Nigerian Army does not deploy its troops along ethnic or religious lines,’ admonished the cleric and other “opinion merchants” to exercise restraint and not drag the image and reputation of “one of the most reliable national institutions to disrepute.”
“I saw the Army’s response. What I will say is that there is a misunderstanding in the issues. When I speak about the religious issue in the Army, I am not referring to today’s Army.
“The issue is from 2010-2015 when some people were in-charge and a lot of bad things happened.
“It is during that time that there were bombings everywhere. It happened in Jaji and we lost a popular Muslim general. Even, I was saved by God because they planted a bomb for me,” Gumi told BBC while reacting to the Army’s response.
March 9, 2021
Nigerian Army Approves New Postings And Appointments
In a bid to re-position the Nigerian Army (NA) for optimal performance, the NA has released postings and appointments of some affected senior officers. The posting which was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, is a normal routine aimed at re-invigorating the system.
The major highlights of the postings and appointments include;
-Major General AS Maikobi from Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), to Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command and appointed Commander,
-Major General DC Onyemulu from Armed Forces Simulation Centre to Special Task Force (Operation SAFE HAVEN) and appointed Commander,
-Major General SA Yaro from Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee to Nigerian Defence Academy as Commandant,
-Major General LA Adegboye from Headquarters 82 Division to Defence Headquarters and appointed Chief of Defence Training and Operations,
-Major General OI Uzamere from Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics to Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and appointed Commander,
-Major General OF Azinta from Defence Headquarters to Army Headquarters Department of Army Training and appointed Chief of Training,
-Major General JB Olawumi to remian in Defence Headquarters and appointed Chief of Defence Logistics,
-Major General CO Ude from Defence Headquarters to Nigerian Army Training Centre & appointed Commander,
-Major General G Oyefesobi from Defence Intelligence Agency to Headquarters Command Army Records and appointed Commander,
-Major General BM Shafa from Defence Research Development Bureau to Army Headquarters Department of Army Transformation and Innovation and appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation,
Major General KAY Isiyaku from Defence Headquarters Garrison to Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery and appointed Corps Commander Artillery.
Others include; Major General MO Uzoh from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and appointed Director General,
-Major General AM Aliyu from Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command to Army Headquarters Department of Administration (Army) and appointed Chief of Administration,
-Major General CC Okonkwo from Special Tasks Force (Operations SAFE HAVEN) to Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee and appointed Group Managing Director,
-Major General JJ Ogunlade from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Headquarters Multinational Joint Tasks Force and appointed Force Commander,
-Major General AM Dauda from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps and appointed Corps Commander Ordnance,
-Major General AA Jidda from Ministry of Defence to Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics and appointed Chief of Logistics (Army),
Major General IM Yusuf from Multinational Joint Tasks Force to Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations and appointed Chief of Operations,
-Major General SA Adebayo from Headquarters Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps to Defence Intelligence Agency and appointed Chief of Defence Intelligence,
-Major General FB Fakrogha from Defence Space Administration to Defence Headquarters Garrison and appointed Commander,
Major General AB Omozoje from Headquarters 2 Division to Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs and appointed Chief of Civil-Military Affairs,
-Major General EN Njoku from Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation to Defence Headquarters and appointed Chief of Defence Communications,
-Major General BA Isandu from the Nigerian Army Intelligence and Cyber Warfare School to Defence Intelligence Agency and appointed Director of Operations,
-Major General AM Alabi from Army Headquarters Department of Projects and Programmes to Nigerian Army Ordnance School and appointed Commandant,
-Major General AA Adesope from Defence Headquarters to Headquarters Nigerian Army Finance Corps and appointed Chief of Account and Budget (Army).
Similarly, Major General KI Mukhtar from Depot Nigerian Army to Nigerian Army School of Infantry and appointed Commandant,
-Major General DH Ali-Keffi from Defence Intelligence Agency to Headquarters 1 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding,
-Major General TA Lagbaja from Army Headquarters Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters 82 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding,
-Major General S Dahiru from Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation to Army Headquarters Garrison and appointed Commander,
-Major General UA Yusuf from ECOWAS to Headquarters 8 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding,
-Major General LA Fejokwu from Army Headquarters Department of Administration (Army) to Headquarters 81 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding,
-Major General AB Ibrahim from Defence Space Administration to Depot Nigerian Army and appointed Commandant,
-Major General JO Ochai from Defence Headquarters to Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations and appointed Director Operations,
-Major General GU Chibuisi from Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs to Headquarters 2 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding,
-Major General SG Mohammed from Army Headquarters Department of Training and Operations to Headquarters 6 Division and appointed General Officer Commanding.
Others include; Brigadier General IA Doma from Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command to Nigerian Army Properties Limited and appointed Managing Director,
-Brigadier General A Adamu from Directorate of Automated Data Processing to Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command and appointed Commander,
-Brigadier General V Ebhaleme from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Army Headquarters Department of Army Operations and appointed Acting Director Peace Keeping Operations,
-Brigadier General CU Onwunle from Defence Headquarters to Directorate of Army Data Processing and appointed Director,
-Brigadier General ASO Onilenla to remain in Defence Intelligence Agency and appointed Acting Director Foreign Liaison,
-Brigadier General HT Wesley from Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics to Office of the Chief of Army Staff and appointed Head Operations Monitoring Team,
-Brigadier General BA Muhammad from Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and lnnovation to 3 Division and appointed Acting General Officer Commanding,
-Brigadier General AU Kuliya from Army Headquarters Department of Policy and Plans to Headquarters Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps and appointed Acting Chief of Military lntelligence,
-Brigadier General DI Salihu from Intelligence Support Command to Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria and appointed Acting Director General,
– Brigadier General LG Lepdung from Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command to Headquarters 4 Special Forces Command and appointed Acting Commander,
-Brigadier General OA Fawole from Army School of Physical Training to Headquarters Directorate of Army Physical Training and appointed Director Physical Training,
-Brigadier General AK Onasoga from Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to Command Engineering Depot and appointed Acting Commander,
-Colonel AS Maikano from 81 Division Finance to Nigerian Army Welfare Insurance Scheme and appointed Acting Managing Director and
-Colonel AA Yusuf from 82 Division Public Relations to Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information and appointed Acting Commandant.
All postings and appointments takes effect from 10 March 2021. While wishing the newly posted senior officers well in their respective formations/units the Chief of Army Staff urge them to carry out their responsibilities in the most professional manner and absolute loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and in defence of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
March 8, 2021
Nigerian Army Poised To End BokoHaram Insurgency In Borno

By Dauda R Pam Maiduguri

The new Chief Army Staff, COAS, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, Monday, has expressed optimism that the war against the Bokoharam insurgency will soon become to an end.
The COAS stated this while on operational visit to commands and formations of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE in MAIDUGURI, pointed out that his visit will afford him the opportunity to assess critical operational issues bedevilling the the theatre with a view to tackling them to ensure that bokoharam terrorist activities are brought to an end.
He said the Nigerian Army will collaborative with security organizations from neighbouring countries of Cameroon, Niger and Chad republics, in order to finally annihilate insurgency in the country.
According to him, “The entire process is that when you take over Command, you visit troops to meet them first hand and they tell you what their problems are, then you go back and articulate and ensure those problems are resolved”.

“This is what I can tell Nigerians. It is not just the Northeast Theatre, we are equally ensuring gallantry of our operations in other parts of the country. We will ensure that people do their work so that insecurity will be a thing of the past. There are challenges but are not insurmountable”.

“I will not start elaborating on those challenges. There are challenges that reduce military effectiveness and we are going to address them. The president and commander-in- Chief is interested in what goes on in this Theatre, ” the COAS further said .

He said, he has received some complaints from the troops and promised to address their demands as soon as possible.

“I know you have pushed these terrorists so far. You will continue to do the same thing subsequently. Another thing is the issue of lack of equipment, I was briefed about it and we are making frantic efforts towards addressing that. As your Chief of Army staff, I have been equally told of your kitting, in the next couple of weeks, you will have your boots, your uniforms and protective gears”.

“Furthermore, I know the issue of overstay in the mission have been a major problem. We will not do that almost immediately, but be rest assured that in the next couple of weeks or months, we shall have a standard rotation plan that most of you will be replaced by some other soldiers, so that we can continue the war”.

General Attahiru used the occasion to commend the soldiers for their bravery, gallantry as well as achievements recorded so far in the fight against insurgency stressing that the Army will continue to consolidate on success earlier recorded in order to give a final blow to the terrorists.

“I see this war ending soon so that all of us can go back and stay back with our families.
In the next couple of days, you will receive my command’s philosophy that will direct you on how we are going to run the Nigerian Army. A proud Army, a professional Army, an Army committed to make Nigerians proud that they indeed have an Army,” he concluded.
February 9, 2021
127 Soldiers allegedly resign from Nigerian Army
127 soldiers have reportedly resigned from the Nigerian army amid the worsening security challenges the military is currently combating in some parts of the country.
In a memo obtained by Premium Times, it was gathered that the soldiers who are drawn from various formations of the army across the country are all of the junior cadres.
The military personnel comprising of one Master Warrant Officer, three Warrant Officers, 22 Staff Sergeants, 29 Sergeants, 64 Corporals, seven Lance Corporals and one Private, will disengage in May as Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has since approved their formal disengagement.
Though there was no clarification on those embarking on voluntary retirement and those leaving the army on medical grounds, Brigadier-General T.A Gagariga who communicated the approval of their disengagements directed them to submit all military properties in their possession.
The memo read;
“In compliance with the provisions of section A, the COAS vide reference B has approved the voluntary discharge of the above named NWO and 126 others listed in annex A. The soldiers are to proceed on terminal leave WEF 26th April, 21 while their disengagement date takes effect from 26th May 21 in accordance with the NA administrative policies and procedures No. 27 paragraphs 3 and 4.
“Accordingly, I am directed to request you relate to their respective units to release the affected soldiers to report to HQ CAR with their unit service documents for documentation NLT 5th January 21 and ensure that:
“a. All forms of military controlled items, arms, ammunition and items of combat kits are recovered from the soldiers prior to their disengagement date and certified that they are properly de-kitted.
“b. They complete all necessary documentation for withdrawal from: 1. NAWIS contributions 2. DENFUND contribution 3. National Mortgage Contributions.”
January 22, 2021