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Faruk Yahaya

November 29, 2021

Two soldiers killed, several Boko Haram terrorists wiped out: Army

“Several charred remains of the terrorists littered the route. Sadly, two gallant Nigerian soldiers paid the supreme price during the encounter.”

Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram
November 28, 2021

COAS Yahaya urges troops to sustain offensive against bandits, Boko Haram, ISWAP

The COAS charged troops to continue on the offensive so as to eliminate the criminals to a point where they surrender to the government.

Lieutenant-General Faruk Yahaya,
August 25, 2021

Many Nigerian youths want to join military, no need for repentant terrorists: Army

Nigerian Army says it will not enlist repentant Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists because many Nigerian youths are eager to join the army.

August 24, 2021

Bandits: Gov. Makinde requests more security cover for Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo says his administration will continue to support and give necessary assistance to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.

August 13, 2021

Army warns journalists against wrong use of COAS’ portrait

The army said media houses were still using the army chief’s old portrait as against his new official portrait.

Farouk Yahaya
July 19, 2021

We’ve lived up to expectations fighting Boko Haram, bandits: Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army says it has so far lived up to Nigerians’ expectations in its fight against bandits, Boko Haram, and ISWAP terrorists.

July 16, 2021

UGM kill army general on Abuja-Lokoja highway

Unknown gunmen have killed a Nigerian army general on the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

Major General Hassan Ahmed
July 10, 2021

Bomb planted by Nigerian Army explodes, kills three soldiers

Military sources told Peoples Gazette that the explosion rocked the entrance of 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Gari after being triggered by a lightning.

Photo of an explosion used to illustrate this story
June 22, 2021

Bandit heading to Ibadan with military kits intercepted: Army

Army says its troops operating along Mokwa-Jebba road intercepted a fleeing bandit in a vehicle travelling from Zuru to Ibadan during a stop-and-search operation.

Soldiers and bandits