…other communities with the President. According to Zulum, Tinubu assured him that the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser would take the necessary measures to secure the children’s release. Recall that gunmen abducted between 42 and 44 children from a pr…

The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion to strengthen counter-terrorism operations and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The graduation ceremony took place at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, L…

…colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers and crew members, as well as to the Nigerian Army and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria over this tragic incident. “The loss of these brave men and women, who devoted their lives to the service and protection of the nation, is deeply painful. Their sacrifice will not…

…actionThe group urged the Plateau State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security bodies to investigate Danladi's killing and apprehend those responsible without delay. The association also called for increased surveillance along vulnerable roads…

…who was reportedly arrested on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was allegedly arrested by the Nigerian Army after he visited a military medical facility in Jos to see his relatives who were receiving treatment for injuries they sustained in an attack in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. According to the organisation…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The couple's reception was held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre, Km 10 Expressway, Asokoro, Abuja. The wedding invitation identified him as the son of a retired Group Captain. Sixteen days after exchanging vows, he was gone. His widow, Flight Lieutenant Damilola Ade…

…tactical manoeuvres and effective battlefield coordination. Ammunition recoveredPhoto: Nigerian Army In a statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, the troops, supported by the…

…A Squadron Leader in the Nigerian Air Force is equivalent in rank to a Major in the Nigerian Army. He is survived by his young wife, parents, and family. According to information on his Facebook profile, Man-Ugwueje’s home town is listed as Umuahia, Abia State, while Abuja is listed as his current town/city. Crash vict…

…Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by The Punch, the reception followed at 3pm at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre along Km 10 Expressway, Asokoro. The groom was identified on the invitation as the son of a retired Group Captain.Vendors who worked at the wedding shared footage and photographs on their pages after the…

…today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police combing Imo forest in search of kidnapped members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Another headline features the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) callin…

…in Nigeria and across Africa.Owo, Ondo State - A combined operation by the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) has killed Abdussamad Ohida, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), during a raid on a forest hideout in Ow…

An intelligence-led operation by a combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army, Department of Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network aka Amotekun officers, at the weekend in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),…

President Tinubu confirmed the Nigerian Army operationalised new formations in four states, moving troops closer to vulnerable communitiesTinubu said construction of new barracks and depots is being fast-tracked across five states, with Osun already completedThe president also acknowledged the impact of a recent milita…

…According to the report, police operatives, tactical teams and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 30 kidnapped victims. The bandits had reportedly blocked Katuru Village Junction and attacked vehicles conveying passengers returning from the weekly market at Tidibale Villag…

The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, has warned troops deployed to newly established formations in Oyo and Osun states against unprofessional conduct. 2 Division Mahmuda gave the warning during a visit to the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battali…

The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery will conduct its annual training exercise, tagged Exercise Vulcan Glow XII, from Oct. 5 to Oct. 18 in Kachia, Kaduna State. The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, A…

…to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks operating in the South-East. According to the Nigerian Army, the three victims were abducted around the Osakwa General Area of Ihiala Local Government Area before troops, working with the vigilantes, launched a rescue operation and recovered them. The Army said that on October…

…a mother and her infant, during an operation in Katsina State. The rescued victimsPhoto: Nigerian Army In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Thursday, the troops acted on intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa Local Government Area and quickly moved to i…

…in music speakers were recovered from motor parks in Lagos. 9. Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The s…

…the killing occurred only hours after the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, visited Mangu and held a security engagement with Mwaghavul and Fulani leaders. According to the group, the GOC had urged both communities to end their differences and assured them that the Army would not allow any gro…

…outfit consisting of men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. The security outfit was established by the immediate past governor of the State, late Abiola Ajimobi. However, the security outfit situated along the Igbeti/Igboho road was attacked in the early hours of Sunday. The r…

…how their lifeless bodies were found on his farm inside the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in Akure, Ondo State Could you tell us the circumstances that led to the death of your three children? We always went to the farm. Since they were small, they had always gone to the farm with us. Whenever we went, not…

Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of retired Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja. The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday. The report said Mrs Adonkie w…

…on Tuesday, pledged that his administration would deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and curb economic sabotage in the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, who paid…

…that the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals praised the Nigerian Army for its role in arresting and transferring 18 suspected illegal miners to their custody, following a joint enforcement effort in Niger state. Soldiers from the 102 Guard Battalion discovered the suspects operating witho…