Nigerian Army Expands Nationwide Formations, Honours Fallen and Wounded Soldiers in Abuja Ceremony

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to expand its formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational capacity, Chief of Army Staff Major General Waidi Shaibu has said.

Shaibu made the announcement at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, where he also commended officers for their resilience, gallantry, and professionalism in ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.

Personnel Insurance for Families of Fallen Heroes

During the conference, the Army presented personnel insurance cheques to the families of fallen soldiers and to wounded troops recovering from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Army spokeswoman Appolonia Anele said the gesture reflects the military’s commitment to honouring sacrifice and supporting those left behind.

May Operations: 317 Terrorists Killed, 221 Rescued

In a separate briefing on the Army’s May operational performance, Major General Michael Onoja disclosed that troops neutralised 317 terrorists, rescued 221 kidnap victims, and arrested 314 suspects across six theatres of operation during the month.

A breakdown of the figures shows Operation HADIN KAI recorded 73 neutralised, 159 arrested, and 112 rescued victims. Operation FANSAN YAMMA accounted for 24 neutralised, while Operation UDO KA recorded three neutralised and 60 arrested. Troops also recovered weapons, destroyed illegal oil refining sites, and seized over 21,000 litres of petroleum products.

Sources: Premium Times, Pulse.ng