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Army: How we forced bandits to free worshippers abducted from Katsina mosque

The Nigerian army says the troops of 17 brigade and police officers prevented bandits from abducting several worshippers in Jibia LGA of Katsina on Monday. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, in

‘We’ll take legal action’ — army condemns sharing of dead soldiers’ photos on social media

The Nigerian army has condemned the “indiscriminate” sharing of graphic photos of soldiers killed or injured in the line of duty. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday,

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Gunmen kill 11 soldiers in Benue

At least 11 soldiers have been killed by gunmen after troops came under attack while on a routine operational task in Konshisha LGA of Benue state. Mohammed Yerima, director, army

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We’ll be open to criticism, says new army spokesperson

Mohammed Yerima, the Nigerian army’s spokesperson, says the military will be open to constructive criticism in its efforts to tackle insecurity. Yerima, who replaces Sagir Musa, was appointed on Tuesday

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