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Army urges Akwa Ibom residents to avoid shooting range during training exercise

Army urges Akwa Ibom residents to avoid shooting range during training exercise

The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has announced plans to conduct its first quarter range classification exercise. In a statement released on Monday evening, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Adebowale Adejimi, disclosed that the exercise is scheduled to take place …

Rebranding Armed Forces Remembrance Day as Armistice Day

Rebranding Armed Forces Remembrance Day as Armistice Day

The Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day, an annual event observed every January 15 to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who lost their lives and limbs in active service to the nation, is a day to honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes, veterans, and their families. The day has come and gone, leaving behind …

Insecurity: Military neutralizes 358 terrorists, rescues 249 hostages in January 2025

Insecurity: Military neutralizes 358 terrorists, rescues 249 hostages in January 2025

The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that joint military operations in January 2025 led to the neutralization of 358 terrorists and the arrest of 431 suspects nationwide. Troops also rescued 249 kidnapped victims and apprehended 59 perpetrators of oil theft. Key Achievements: Oil Theft Prevention: Troops in the Niger Delta prevented the theft of crude …

Troops dismantle 13 illegal bunkering sites confiscate 300,000 litres of stolen products

Troops dismantle 13 illegal bunkering sites confiscate 300,000 litres of stolen products

As part of its ongoing crackdown on oil theft, troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have dismantled 13 illegal bunkering sites and confiscated over 300,000 litres of stolen crude products across the Niger Delta. The anti-crude operations, conducted from January 20 to 26, 2025, in Edo, Delta, and Rivers States, resulted in the demobilization of …