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COAS Major-General Farouk Yahaya

August 11, 2022

Army failed to return rifles of policemen assaulted by soldiers: Police

“We learnt they were yet to return the arms and ammunition because the GOC 81 Division Lagos has not given them directive for that effect,” said Mr Hundeyin.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farouk Yahaya
December 10, 2021

Nigeria’s security will be better in 2022, Army chief Yahaya assures

The army chief said that the Nigerian army was committed to ensuring the return of peace to every part of the country in no distant time.

Farouk Yahaya
November 18, 2021

Nigerian Army is not our rival: Police

There is no rivalry between the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Army and other security forces, says police commissioner in Lagos, Hakeem Odumosu.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farouk Yahaya
September 2, 2021

Army chief Farouk Yahaya vows to hunt down NDA attackers

The Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, has vowed to hunt down the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) attackers and assured the military university of enhanced security.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farouk Yahaya and Bandits
August 17, 2021

Nigerian army seeks retired officers help to tackle insecurity

Nigeria’s chief of staff said the veterans have the potential to support the army in combating all forms of insecurity.

Farouk Yahaya
June 26, 2021

We want to conclude North-East operations, army chief says

Army Chief Farouk Yahaya charged troops to bring an end to the insurgency in the North-East.

Farouk Yahaya