The air component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed illegal oil refining sites in air strikes in Krakama and Temakiri, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. According to AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in a statement on Sunday, the air interdiction, which was conducted on Friday,…
The Military High Command has alleged that there are plots from different quarters, instigating members of Armed Forces of Nigeria to overthrow the present democratic administration led by President Bola Ahme Tinubu. It was gathered that the Military High Command, while making the allegation, said the attempt will fail, while insisting that the military is…
The Military Pension Board (MPB), has on Thursday, begin the payment of the first and second tranches of the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) for military retirees has started, Chairman of the Board, Rear Admiral S.A. Lawal, in a statement, noted that the payment followed an approval by President Muhamadu Buhari. The statement reads: “Sequel to…
The Nigerian military said that all the 23 remaining passengers held in captivity by Boko Haram terrorists, after an attack on Abuja to Kaduna train, have regained their freedom. The 23 remaining passengers in the attacked Abuja to Kaduna train have been released. Prof. Usman Yusuf, the Chief of Defense Staff Action Committee (CDSAC), in…
Burkina Faso, a West African country has witnessed another military coup. The Informant247 observes that the coup is coming the second time in eight months in the country. It was announced by Captain Ibrahim Traore, Friday night that the Burkinabe army had taken over the authority of the country and ousted Paul Henri Damiba, the…
Authorities of the Military Pension’s Board have alerted retired ex-soldiers/military retirees not to fall victims to the purported information making the rounds in the social media claiming that MPB is to commence the verification of retired soldiers and officers on November 26, 2022. The Pensions Board noted that the purported information was lifted from the…
Two persons have been confirmed dead in Enugu State after some unknown gunmen launched an attack on military check point, on Tuesday morning. The Informant247 gathered that the unknown gunmen launched an attack on Army checkpoint at Obeagu-Amodu road in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The Informant247 observes that this will not…
The Nigerian Army in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has revealed that its men apprehended two suspected abductors and saved 5 victims on Monday. The Assistant Director of the Army Public Relations, Captain Samuel Akari of the two Brigade Nigerian Army, made this revelation via a statement made available to newsmen. Akari said that men of…
The artillery of the Nigerian military has killed a group of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP). The Nigerian military has neutralized many terrorists in Yobe State, northeastern zone of Nigeria. The Informant247 gathered that the terrorists had gathered at a place given as Wulle with vehicles and motorcycles to launch an…
The notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has reacted to the recent aerial bombardment of his residence by the military, saying that he is ready for peace or war. It could be recalled that the Nigerian Air Force carried out an air raid upon receiving credible intelligence at Fakai area of Shinkafi, following which some…
The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Mr. Kolo Yusuf, has visited the Commander, 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier CA Baushe. This meeting was to improve the existing working relationship with all security stakeholders and sister agencies in the state. The commissioner, while making his remark, appreciated the Brigade Commander for the warm…
No fewer than 70 suspected Boko Haram members drowned in a river after Operations Hadin Kai’s air bombardment in Borno State, The Informant247 reports. The military had recently recorded success in many parts of the country. They launched massive attacks and ensured there is no hidden place for terrorists. Earlier on Thursday, it was gathered…
The Nigeria military at the weekend launched an attack on the camp of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) leader, Fiya Ba Yuram. Scores of terrorists were eliminated in the raid conducted in Sambisa Forest by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets. The operation came following an intelligence gathered by the Air Component of Operation of…
The Joint Military Taskforce in the Northeast tagged ‘Operation Hadinkai’ said it has neutralized 60 terrorists, and arrested over 120 suspected terrorists in their recent operations. It would be recalled that Boko Haram kidnapped 276 female students, aged between 16 and 18, from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, in April 2014….
The Presidency, on Sunday, said that the country’s security and defense forces are battle ready to deal with the terrorists anywhere they are. The Presidency also explained that the dilemma the security forces are having in bombing the location of the perpetrators of Abuja-Kaduna train kidnap was the collateral damage it may cause the innocent…
An unspecified number of terrorists have allegedly been killed by the military during an attempt to lay ambush for the security operatives stationed in Sarkin Pawa, the headquarters of Munya Local Government of Niger State It was gathered that the gunmen in the wee hours of Monday at 2:15am, attempted to attack the security men…
West African diplomat and four security sources reported on Monday that Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers. Kabore’s detention came after sustained gunfire rang out from military camps on Sunday night in the capital Ouagadougou with soldiers demanding more support for their fight against Islamist militants….
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Farouk Yahaya, has charged Army personnel to be focused and resilient in discharging their constitutional duties of protecting the country from all forms of adversaries. Yahaya gave the charge at the end of the 2021 combined West African Social Activities (WASA) for institutions at the Jaji militarily cantonment…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has reiterated that there must be synergy between the police, military, and other security agencies to win the war against banditry, militancy, and all forms of insurgency in the country. He further stated that crime was dynamic due to time and individuals involved noting that a lot…
The Special Task Force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has confirmed attack on Ancha community in Miango chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau by gunmen. The Media Officer of the task force, Maj. Ishaku Takwa, said on Wednesday in Jos that the criminals came to the community on…
