Latest nigeria military news

Here are some of the latest Nigeria military news:

Recent Developments:

  1. Boko Haram Attack on Military Base: On February 18, 2023, Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Baga, Borno State, killing several soldiers and destroying military equipment. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Nigerian Army Launches Operation "Tura Takaibango": The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation aimed at flushing out Boko Haram terrorists from the Lake Chad region. The operation, code-named "Tura Takaibango", is expected to last for several weeks. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Nigerian Air Force Destroys Boko Haram Camps: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed several Boko Haram camps in the Sambisa Forest, killing many terrorists and destroying their equipment. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Nigerian Navy Intercepts Illegal Oil Vessels: The Nigerian Navy has intercepted several illegal oil vessels operating in the Niger Delta region, seizing millions of dollars worth of stolen oil. (Source: This Day)
  5. Nigerian Army Promotes 5,000 Officers: The Nigerian Army has promoted over 5,000 officers, including generals, brigadiers, and colonels. (Source: Leadership)

Recent Operations:

  1. Operation "Whirl Stroke": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Whirl Stroke" in Benue, Taraba, and Nasarawa states to tackle armed herdsmen and bandits. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Operation "Python Dance": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Python Dance" in Abia State to tackle cultism and other forms of criminality. (Source: Vanguard)
  3. Operation "Harbin Kunama": The Nigerian Army has launched Operation "Harbin Kunama" in Zamfara State to tackle banditry and kidnapping. (Source: Daily Trust)

Recent Appointments:

  1. New Chief of Army Staff: Major General Ibrahim Attahiru has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff, replacing General Tukur Buratai. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. New Chief of Naval Staff: Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo has been appointed as the new Chief of Naval Staff, replacing Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. (Source: This Day)

Recent Training Exercises:

  1. Exercise "Exercise Egwu Eke III": The Nigerian Army has concluded Exercise "Exercise Egwu Eke III", a training exercise aimed at improving the army's combat readiness. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Exercise "Exercise Sahel Sandstorm": The Nigerian Army has concluded Exercise "Exercise Sahel Sandstorm", a training exercise aimed at improving the army's desert warfare capabilities. (Source: Daily Trust)

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