The Nigerian Army says it is investigating a video showing a group of soldiers setting houses on fire and shooting into residential buildings in a remote community. The video, which started circulating on Monday, November 1, 2021, is said to have been recorded during a military operation at Mgbowo community, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Nollywood actor, Chinwetalu Agu, in Onitsha, Anambra State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed in a statement the arrest in a statement after videos of the incident were circulated online. Brigadier General Nwachukwu said that Chinwetalu Agu was arrested for allegedly inciting members of…
The Nigerian Army has said that it does not recruit former terrorists, and has no plan to do so. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the clarification in reaction to such suggestion in a video that was circulated online. Brigadier General Nwachukwu said the online video by one Young Elder, which was…
The Nigerian Army says eighteen suspected terrorists have surrendered to troops in the Sambisa forest area of Borno State. The terrorists from Chingori village reportedly surrendered with eighteen adult women, who are said to be their wives, and nineteen children. This was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.…
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that it handed over one thousand repentant Boko Haram terrorists to the Borno State government. The Director of Army Public Relations; Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, described the report as an attempt to spoil the image of the Nigerian Army and discourage troops. Brigadier General Nwachukwu maintained that terrorist fighters arrested in…
Two soldiers have died in an attack by gunmen at their checkpoint in Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. Nigerian Army troops were sent to Adani to stop the violent activities of gunmen, who are thought to be linked to the Eastern Security Network. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema…