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Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

September 15, 2021

Army will talk to bandits, terrorists, others in the language they understand: COAS

The Chief of Army Staff said those fuelling insecurity in the country will soon be confronted with full state force.

Farouk Yahaya
August 24, 2021

Insecurity: Gov. Obaseki begs military to guard Benin-Auchi axis

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has appealed to the Nigerian Army to set up a base in crime-prone areas in the state, especially on the Benin-Auchi road axis.

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki
August 11, 2021

Nigerian Army assassinated Col. Ibrahim Sakaba for opposing looting funds for Boko Haram war: Widow

“You shot my husband dead in his office that you pretended to be a friendly force just because he refused (sic) to be part of your plots. Time for dragging now.”

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Farouk and late Col. Ibrahim Sakaba
July 9, 2021

Buhari regime to fly abroad for plastic surgery soldiers critically injured by bandits

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime says Nigerian soldiers critically injured in a gunfight with bandits will be flown abroad for plastic surgery.

July 3, 2021

Buni asks Buratai to replicate military feats in ambassadorial posting

The Yobe governor said he was confident Mr Buratai, Nigeria’s ambassador to Benin Republic would perform excellently.

Governor Mai Mala-Buni and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai
June 27, 2021

Use your experience to destroy terrorists, COAS charges troops

The COAS assured them of improved welfare and a new reward system for troops who performed gallantly in any operation.

Major-General Faruk Yahaya
May 26, 2021

Nigerian Army opens condolence register for late CoAS, others

“The register is open to the general public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the mourning period of May 22 to May 29.”

May 5, 2021

Spouses seek establishment of trauma centre for officers returning from warfront

“One of the major issues is the distinct behavioural traits of returning officers such as nightmares… and bursts of anger among others.”

Barrister (Mrs.) Victoria Irabor, President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA)
December 14, 2020

All officers, soldiers at Nigerian Army Headquarters under COVID-19 investigation: Spokesman

Comprehensive testing of all participants of the COAS conference commenced immediately.

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai. [CREDIT: Thisday]