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[@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/twitter/HQNigerianArmy)
"NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS RESCUE MORE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS.Continue Onslaught Against Bandits in Kwara State Troops of X Division/Sector X Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained aggressive operations against bandits in Kwara State leading to the successful rescue of three kidnapped victims at different locations within the Babanla Forest on Saturday XX October 2025. Acting on credible intelligence troops deployed at the Patrol Base Babanla swiftly mobilised to a suspected bandit hideout and rescued Mrs Oluwabusayo Taiwo aged XX and her X years old son Taiwo Irayomide who were among the victims"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1977240224678769052) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-12T05:09Z 2.1M followers, 93.9K engagements


"TROOPS OF X DIVISION/JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION ENDURING PEACE RECOVER ARMS AMMUNITION IN PLATEAU STAT As part of efforts by security agencies to break the chain of illegal arms dealing and proliferation credible intelligence confirmed the stockpiling of arms and ammunition by bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Following this discovery troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) raided the hideout of a notorious bandit at Rawaya Village close to Kazok in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. The suspect fled shortly before troops arrived at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1979974442278142132) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-19T18:14Z 2.1M followers, 19.8K engagements


"NIGERIAN ARMY INAUGURATES 2025 MASTER WARRANT OFFICERARMY WARRANT OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD IN ENUGU The Nigerian Army (NA) has inaugurated the 2025 Master Warrant Officer (MWO) to Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Promotion Board at the Federal Road Safety Academy Udi Enugu State. Declaring the exercise open the Chief of Personnel Management (Army) Major General AA Adekeye charged all candidates to remain disciplined focused and committed throughout the process. He noted that the annual board is designed to assess suitability for elevation to AWO across formations and units through a rigorous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1980348315087831472) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-20T19:00Z 2.1M followers, 13.3K engagements


"TROOPS NEUTRALIZE ARMED CRIMINAL ARREST SUSPECT AND FOIL DRUG TRAFFICKING IN BENUE NASARAWA STATES Watch on YouTube"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1980753412028350810) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-21T21:49Z 2.1M followers, 12.7K engagements


"NAOWA X DIVISION MARKS 2025 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY WITH A CALL FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) X Division Chapter marked the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness and World Mental Health Day with a powerful call for collective efforts in tackling these health challenges. The event urged women and girls to adopt a culture of regular self-examination and early medical checks for timely detection and treatment. Held under the theme Every Story is Unique Every Journey Matters the event took place on Friday XX October 2025 at 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1977106976023974116) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-11T20:20Z 2.1M followers, 8896 engagements


"PRESS STATEMENT SOLDIER COMMITS MURDER KILLS SELF AT WAWA CANTONMENT The XX Armourd Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) is aware of the news in respect of its personnel Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi serving at XXX Battalion Wawa Cantonment who is suspected to have killed his wife and committed suicide. The tragic incident which occurred on XX October 2025 at Wawa Cantonment Niger State has caused a tensed atmosphere leaving the barracks residents in shock as to the circumstances that could have led to such unfortunate incident. Lance Corporal Femi and his wife were suddenly found dead in their"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1977617661409259746) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-13T06:09Z 2.1M followers, 72.8K engagements


"PRESS STATEMENT NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS OF X DIVISION SECURE RELEASE OF X MORE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS.Sustain Operations Against Criminal Elements The Nigerian Army (NA) troops of X Division/Sector X Operation FANSAN YAMMA have continued to sustain operations against criminal elements operating within its Area of Responsibility (AOR). During a night patrol along Egbe - Okuran in Kogi State and Okoloke through Patigi in Kwara State on XX October 2025 troops intercepted X kidnapped victims at Essalu community in Yagba west LGA of Kogi State. Amongst the rescued victims are X males and X females who"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978133073587048481) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-14T16:17Z 2.1M followers, 15.5K engagements


"TROOPS OF OPERATION ENDURING PEACE APPREHEND NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNERS RECOVER ARMS IN KADUNA OPERATION In a coordinated operation to enhance security across the Joint Operations Area troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) in collaboration with that of Sector X Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) tracked and apprehended two notorious gunrunners on Wednesday October X 2025. The suspects Mr. Abdullahi Balarabe (40) and his wife Shafaatu Abdullahi (18) were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF OPEP and OPFY at the outskirts of Saminaka in Lere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978170467748876457) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-14T18:46Z 2.1M followers, 15.7K engagements


"RE: ALLEGED ARREST OF TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT BY MILITARY PERSONNEL The attention of Headquarters X Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector X Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) has been drawn to a social media post alleging that a student of Taraba State University Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro was unlawfully picked up by military personnel within the university premises on Friday XX October 2025. The Brigade wishes to clarify that Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro was not among the students initially apprehended and questioned on the said date for illegally wearing military camouflage during a social function held within"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978204450364776647) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-14T21:01Z 2.1M followers, 31.2K engagements


"NAOWA X DIVISION CHAPTER EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH DIGITAL SKILLS IN PORT HARCOURT BARRACKS AS GOC COMMENDS INITIATIVE The General Officer Commanding (GOC) X Division Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah has commended the Chairperson Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) X Division Chapter Mrs Manfon Ejim-Emekah for her visionary leadership and commitment to empowering women in Port Harcourt Barracks. The GOC represented by the Commander XX Signal Brigade Brigadier General Ibrahim Bindul gave the commendation at the graduation ceremony of XX women who successfully"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978464925505732755) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-15T14:16Z 2.1M followers, 6955 engagements


"RE: VIRAL VIDEO BY ONE REV DACHOMO ON THE SECURITY SITUATION AT NYERWAI VILLAGE IN BARKIN LADI LGA OF PLATEAU STATE X. A viral online video has surfaced in which one Reverend (Rev) Dachomo makes alarming claims about potential Fulani terrorist attacks in the Dorowa area of Barkin Ladi LGA Plateau State. He alleges an insider source revealed a mass mobilization through Nyerwai and asserts that recent deaths in the community were linked. Furthermore he claims that a visit to the headquarters yielded no confirmation of these reports and that troops had been withdrawn leaving the community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978032733910634516) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-14T09:38Z 2.1M followers, 23.9K engagements


"DRUG TRAFFICKER ABANDONS VEHICLE AS TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE FOIL DRUG MOVEMENT IN AKWANGA Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga Nasarawa State have intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be hard drugs. The interception occurred on XX October 2025 around Anguwan Malama in Akwanga Local Government Area. Upon sighting the troops the driver of the ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA-108FY (Lagos) abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes. Despite a swift pursuit by the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978345016029299104) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-15T06:19Z 2.1M followers, 36.8K engagements


"SOLDIER ELIMINATES A SUSPECTED CRIMINAL IN SELF-DEFENCE AT WARRI ESTATE The Headquarters XX Brigade wishes to state that a tense confrontation between a soldier and a suspected criminal occurred at the Delta Marine Logistics and the Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri Delta State on XX October 2025. The fracas resulted in the death of the suspect who engaged the soldier on duty in a scuffle who acted in self-defense. For the records the incident occurred when the soldier who was on duty at the DMLT Estate gate halted a group of individuals who attempted to force their entry into the premises"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978371849357566353) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-15T08:06Z 2.1M followers, 28.5K engagements


"OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA: TROOPS OF X BRIGADE NEUTRALIZE TERRORIST HIDEOUTS IN IBI LGA RECOVER ARMS UNIFORMS AND MOTORCYCLE In continuation of ongoing clearance operations code named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA to flush out hibernating terrorists bandits and other criminal elements within Taraba State troops of X Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector X Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have continued to record remarkable successes. On XX October 2025 troops deployed at Tapga Ngasawa village under Dampar District of Ibi Local Government Area received credible intelligence on the hideouts of suspected terrorists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978385305242599776) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-15T08:59Z 2.1M followers, 14.4K engagements


"FORCE COMMANDER OPERATION WHIRL STROKE STRENGTHENS CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS WITH RADIO BENUE BROADCASTING SERVICE.Featured on a Live Programme Titled Issues of the Moment The Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE Major General Moses Gara on Thursday XX October 2025 featured as a special guest on a live radio programme titled Issues of the Moment on Radio Benue Broadcasting Service Makurdi. The engagement was part of the Force Commanders sustained efforts to strengthen civil-military relations and enhance public understanding of the operations and achievements of the Joint"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1979145446481084782) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-17T11:20Z 2.1M followers, 5443 engagements


"COMMANDER XXX SPECIAL FORCES BRIGADE DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS It was a moment of pride and celebration as two senior officers of the Nigerian Army were on Friday XX October 2025 decorated with the prestigious rank of Colonel in a brief but colourful ceremony held at the XXX Special Forces Brigade Joint Officers Mess Joe Akaahan Cantonment Makurdi. The newly decorated officers Colonel MB Abdullahi and Colonel O Awodele were honoured in recognition of their hard work dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army and the nation at large. In his remarks the Force Commander"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1979272695893073941) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-17T19:45Z 2.1M followers, 16.4K engagements


"PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for the Short Service Combatant (SSC) Course XX is now open. This presents a unique opportunity for eligible Nigerians to serve their fatherland in the Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms of the Nigerian Army. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official recruitment portal at: for detailed information and registration guidelines. Join the Nigerian Army Serve your fatherland with Honour and Courage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1977315065398170048) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-12T10:07Z 2.1M followers, 194.6K engagements


"NIGERIAN ARMY SHATTERS TERRORISTS' NETWORK: TOP IPOB COMMANDER ALHAJI XX OTHERS NEUTRALIZED ARRESTS MULTIPLE SUSPECTS In a string of coordinated and intelligence-driven operations across the country troops of the Nigerian Army recorded significant operational successes between X and XX October 2025 resulting in the neutralization of several terrorists arrest of criminal elements rescue of kidnapped victims and recovery of arms ammunition and logistics items. In the South East troops of Sector X Operation UDO KA tracked and neutralized a wanted IPOB/ESN Commander identified as Alhaji at his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1977375951664075123) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-12T14:08Z 2.1M followers, 56K engagements


"NIGERIAN ARMY TIGHTENS NOOSE ON TERRORISTS AS FIGHTERS CRUSHED KEY IPOB/ESN LEADER ARRESTED CEASE GRENADES ARMS AND AMMUNITION The Nigerian Army have intensified operations across various theatres neutralizing several terrorists arresting XX suspects and recovering assorted weapons ammunition motorcycles narcotics and stolen crude oil in the past few days. The coordinated operations were conducted in the North East North Central South East and South South zones reflecting sustained momentum against criminal elements across the country. In the North East troops of XX Task Force Brigade and 222"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1978930505153228963) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-16T21:06Z 2.1M followers, 38.8K engagements


"21 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS REGAIN FREEDOM AS NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS OF X DIVISION/SECTOR X OPERATION FANSAN YAMA SUSTAIN ONSLAUGHT AGAINST CRIMINAL ELEMENTS In a sustained effort to eliminate bandits and other criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighboring states on XX October 2025 troops of X Division/Sector X Operation FANSAN YAMA successfully rescued XX kidnapped victims. The coordinated operations by troops of XX Brigade Lokoja and XX Armoured Brigade Ilorin led to the rescue of the kidnapped persons who include; XX males X females X infant and X Chinese nationals. The victims revealed that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1979410443220197526) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-18T04:53Z 2.1M followers, 65.8K engagements


"TROOPS FOIL TERRORISTS ATTACK IN BORNO Troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI under the XX Special Armoured Brigade on XX Oct 2025 successfully foiled an attack planned by Boko Haram terrorists around Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area Borno State. The troops had successfully located and destroyed identified Boko Haram camps in the area thereby frustrating the terrorists plans to attack civilians and disrupt socio-economic activities in the area. During the operation the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun fight and neutralized several while others suffered"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1980221708352020513) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-20T10:37Z 2.1M followers, 16.7K engagements


"CLARIFICATION ON INCIDENT NEAR OJO MILITARY CANTONMENT The XX Division Nigerian Army has taken note of a disturbing incident circulating on social media claiming that gunmen shot and killed a civilian identified as Rilwan Adekunle inside a market within the Ojo Military Cantonment. We wish to provide a clarification to set the record straight. Contrary to the reports the incident did not occur within the Ojo Military Cantonment. Imperative to state that on XX October 2025 we received a distress call about a shooting incident at a junction near the Mammy Market abattoir gate. Investigations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1980396264861888523) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-20T22:10Z 2.1M followers, 47.4K engagements


"INDEPENDENCE DAY OUTREACH: OPERATION WHIRL STROKE PROMOTES EDUCATION AND HOPE AMONG DISPLACED CHILDREN IN BENUE STATE Force Commander Operation WHIRL STROKE Major General Moses Gara has marked Nigerias Independence Day with vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Daudu-2 Camp in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday XX October 2025. In celebration of the national day the Force Commander donated 3000 copies of 60-page exercise books to pupils and students of primary and secondary schools across the Joint Operations Area of Operation WHIRL STROKE. Beneficiaries included"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1980928186297847937) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-22T09:24Z 2.1M followers, 7249 engagements


"TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI DEFEAT TERRORIST MULTIPLE ATTACKS ACROSS THE JOINT OPERATIONS AREA Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with renewed vigour successfully defeated terrorist attacks on multiple locations across the Joint Operations Area in the early hours of today XX October 2025. Between midnight and 0400 hours the terrorists launched coordinated assaults on troops positions in Dikwa Mafa Gajibo and Katarko situated in Sector 1(Borno State) and Sector X (Yobe State) respectively. In all instances troops stood firm fought gallantly and professionally repelled the attacks dealing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HQNigerianArmy/status/1981292845739782600) [@HQNigerianArmy](/creator/x/HQNigerianArmy) 2025-10-23T09:33Z 2.1M followers, 34.5K engagements