Nigerian military expansion and anti-terror operations
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The latest in this situation
- CDS assures veteran welfare and addresses Army issues; Defence shop partners with Konga.
- Emir of Katsina urges Tinubu to ensure security as banditry and kidnapping prevent factory operations in North West.
- Tinubu backed the Nigerian Army's shift to mobile operations, while the Defence Academy is involved in the military reform agenda.
- The Nigerian Army arrived at the Lekki Toll Gate during recent protests.
- COAS Shaibu addressed troops and gave a charge in Maiduguri.
How it started
The Nigerian Army is leading military operations, with the President providing support, culminating in a parade of recruits in Zaria.
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What happened
The Nigerian Army is leading military operations, with the President providing support, culminating in a parade of recruits in Zaria.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Nigerian military operations and presidential support for the army in Zaria.1 source
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- President Tinubu committed to recruiting young personnel and ending stagnation in paramilitary forces, with the minister chairing the oversight board.
- A seminar was held in Kaduna on July 30th to discuss the operational readiness of the Nigerian forces.
- Counter-terror operations are underway in Abuja, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Taraba, involving the Nigerian Army.
- Tinubu backed the Nigerian Army's shift to mobile operations, while the Defence Academy is involved in the military reform agenda.
- Nigerian Army personnel traveled to India for specialized training, transported by Indian Air Force aircraft.