Nigerian Army reacts to reported mass resignation of soldiers

Nigerian Army reacts to reported mass resignation of soldiers

The Nigerian Army says that voluntary retirement, discharge of personnel is routine and in line with laid down procedures as contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers) alike. The Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major-general, gave the clarification in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Nwachukwu faulted recent publications … Read more

Mob attacks soldiers in popular Abuja plaza

Mob attacks soldiers in popular Abuja plaza

About 15 persons have been captured in a viral video physically assaulting two soldiers in Abuja. The video, which went viral on X, indicates that the incident happened at the popular Banex Plaza in the Wuse 2 District of the federal capital. it was gathered that the incident happened at about 4 p.m. on Saturday. … Read more

Army HQ confirms explosion in Ikeja Cantonment

Army HQ confirms explosion in Ikeja Cantonment

The Nigerian Army says a minor explosion occurred, on Monday, in a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos.This is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja. Mr Nwachukwu, a major general, said the explosion was suspected to have been triggered by the … Read more

Army troops rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kaduna

Army troops rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed to restore peace in Kaduna State have rescued 16 kidnap victims in the state. Spokesperson of the army, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the troops deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility averted a kidnap attempt by yet … Read more