By Zagazola Makama ZUMA (CONVERSEER) – Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled an attack on motorists along the Zuma–Jibi–Dakwa route, behind Zuma Rock, on Thursday. Sources said that the armed men opened fire on the troops, who swiftly returned fire, forcing the assailants to flee. During the operation, two motorcycles suspected to have been…
By Zagazola Makama GUSAU (CONVERSEER) – Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States. Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities. The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign, stating that soldiers can resign anytime they want. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, by Justice…
By Joe Udo ABRAKA (CONVERSEER) – A pregnant woman was allegedly shot dead on Saturday evening during a military chase of suspected internet fraudsters (aka Yahoo Boys) in the Abraka community, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The woman, whose identity was yet to be confirmed as of press time, was reportedly hit by…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised scores of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists following an attempted infiltration of the Naval Base Lake Chad in Fish Dam during the early hours of Wednesday.
LOKOJA (CONVERSEER) – Retired Army Major Joe Ajayi who was abducted from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has reportedly died in captivity, despite the payment of a ₦10 million ransom by his family. Ajayi was abducted on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, around 11:30pm by armed men who stormed his…
KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – The Honorable Minister of Defence, Mohammed H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has concluded a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State, including the Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL), and the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Accompanied by…
UPDATE ON 89RRI RECRUITMENT EXERCISE ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Army has rescheduled the 89 Regular Recruit Intake (89RRI) exercise, which will now hold from June 8th to 21st, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army on Friday. According to the statement, this supersedes the…
MAIDUGRI (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian military forces have reportedly eliminated scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Bita, Borno State in the aftermath of a major counter-terrorism operation. The army described the mission as a “decisive and coordinated” joint effort involving both land troops and air support. According to a statement released on Friday via the…
A 25-year-old soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa, has been apprehended by the Nigerian military for being in possession of ammunition in Jaji, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. According to SaharaReporters, Yunusa, who was attached to the 197 Special Forces Battalion in Zamfara State was arrested around 11:55 a.m. on Friday while unlawfully carrying 214…
