Buratai mourns Attahiru, says he was ‘at the verge of making the Nation proud’
May 23, 2021 He was at the verge of making the nation proud in the counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts when this tragedy occurred. I do not doubt his ability as…
US knocks Buhari govt. over blasphemy convictions, demands inquest on Shiites’ massacre
The United States is not happy with President Muhammadu Buhari government over cases of sentencing of citizens for alleged blasphemy and sentencing to long-term imprisonment and even death. US Secretary…
Olonisakin, Buratai, Ex-Service Chiefs Squandered Money Meant for Arms – Monguno
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) has accused the immediate past military service chiefs of squandering funds allocated for the purchase of arms…
Ignore ICC war crimes probe; face the war: Buratai tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged troops not to be distracted by the move by International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate war crimes against Nigerian…
How troops killed 1,015 insurgents in 7 weeks of intense fighting – Buratai
The Nigerian Army said it had eliminated over 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists in different encounters with the insurgents in the Northeast between April 4, 2020 till date; a period of…
Uzodinma hails Buratai as strategic military leader
Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has described the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, as a strategic military leader who is committed to defending the territorial integrity of his…
Day and night, rain or sunshine, don’t spare the terrorists: Buratai charges troops
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) deployed at Madagali in Adamawa not to give terrorists any breathing space. Buratai, while…
Army bombards mountain, rescues octogenarian, three women, children from Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army troops deployed at Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno has subdued Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an Octogenarian, three women and four children held captives by the…
Mass redeployment in the Army, 9 Generals, others affected
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved the redeployment and appointment of five Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals to new formations nationwide. The Acting Director, Army…
We have added spiritual warfare to military warfare to defeat Boko Haram – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the…