Army arrests 19, destroys 22 illegal refineries in N’Delta

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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 22 illegal refining sites and recovered about 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at approximately N150m across the Niger Delta Region. The army said the achievements followed a coordinated operation that lasted nearly one month and was … Read more

Lagbaja earned COAS appointment without political influence—Defence HQ

The Nigerian Army Headquarters on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the hometown of the late Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The delegate, which consisted of seven Generals, was led by Kamar Ishola Yusuf. They visited Osun Governor, Ademola Adeeke after which they proceeded to Ilobu, hometown of the late COAS, the … Read more

Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja is Dead

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. Contained in a brief statement issued by the Special adviser to the president, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a … Read more