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‘You Will Be Captured’: Military Warns Bello Turji As Intelligence-Led Operations Intensify

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Military vows Bello Turji will be captured despite evasion attempts as ongoing intelligence-led operations intensify nationwide. The military high command has issued a strong warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, stating that he cannot evade capture indefinitely. The military maintained that while he may continue to attempt to evade...

Military Rejects Claims Of Leniency For Terrorists, Says CDS Oluyede’s Remarks Distorted

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2026March 28, 20260

Nigeria’s military says remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede on deradicalisation of terrorists were taken out of context. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as misleading a narrative circulating on social media, particularly a Facebook post it said distorted remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff,...

May 29 handover: Nigeria not in danger, Military declares

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2023April 21, 20230

By Haladu Isa Nigeria’s Military high command has assured that it is prepared to tackle any crisis that may spring up after the May 29 handover that will usher in president-elect, Bola Tinubu. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had raised eyebrows when he called for improved security architecture within the...

2023: CSOs commend CDS Irabor, military on improved security to hold polls

NewsDeskNgDec 14, 2022December 14, 20220

The Centre for African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights leadership has applauded the invaluable efforts of the Nigerian military in protecting and preserving the country’s nascent democracy. The centre gave the commendation at a well-attended press conference held on Wenesday, 14th December, 2022, at Abuja. The Executive Director, Dr. (Mrs) Cecilia...