Tukur Buratai Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/tukur-buratai/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:23:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Tukur Buratai Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/tukur-buratai/ 32 32 42672738 Terror Financiers Known but Not Disclosed, Says Buratai https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/21/terror-financiers-known-but/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:23:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186850 Terror Financiers Known but Not Disclosed, Says Buratai Former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has stated that individuals financing terrorism in Nigeria are known to authorities but have not been publicly named for undisclosed reasons. Speaking on Politics Today aired on Channels Television, the retired lieutenant general said he should not be held responsible […]

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]]> 186850 Military Deployment for Internal Security Operations Weakening Police Capacity — Buratai Warns https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/12/military-deployment-internal/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:54:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=180284 Military Deployment for Internal Security Operations Weakening Police Capacity — Buratai Warns A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has cautioned that the growing reliance on the military for internal security operations across Nigeria, while offering short-term stability, is weakening the Nigeria Police Force and other civilian security agencies. Military personnel […]

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]]> 180284 Tukur Buratai: a General’s providential obsession with snakes https://prnigeria.com/2021/11/28/tukur-buratai-general/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:33:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=68532 Tukur Buratai: a General’s providential obsession with snakes By Suleiman Uba Gaya The year was 1973. Thirteen year old Tukur Yusufu went hunting for birds in the bushes of Buratai, his hometown located in the southern fringes of Borno State. Then all of a sudden, in the middle of nowhere, a large snake appeared and […]

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]]> 68532 Amb Buratai ‘formally’ Meets Benin President a Week after the Arrest of Igboho https://prnigeria.com/2021/07/28/buratai-benin-president-igboho/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:41:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=64929 Amb Buratai formally Meets Benin President a Week after the Arrest of Igboho Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt General Tukur Buratai has met with President Patrice Talon of the Benin Republic, a week after the arrest of the lead agitator for the actualization of ‘Yoruba Nation’, Sunday Igboho and his wife, Ropo. Buratai […]

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]]> 64929 Nigerian Army Denies Executing 6 Soldiers, Says Secret Trials Not Military Culture https://prnigeria.com/2021/02/02/army-denies-secret-trials/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:57:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=61160 Nigerian Army Denies Executing 6 Soldiers, Says Secret Trials Not Military Culture The Nigerian Army says it is not part of its tradition, nor a culture of the Nigerian military to secretly try erring personnel and officers. This is just as a senior Army officer, has also debunked a report that six Igbo Christian soldiers […]

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]]> 61160 Finally, Buhari Sacks Service Chiefs after serving Five Years, Six Months https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/26/buhari-sacks-service-chiefs/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:22:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60941 Finally, Buhari Sacks Service Chiefs after 5 Years, Six Months …….Names Replacements President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked all the Service Chiefs and replaced them with new military officers. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina made the announcement in a brief statement. PRNigeria reports that Major-General Lucky Irabor, replaces General Abayomi Olonisakin […]

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]]> 60941 Wounded Soldiers Reveal Medical Treatment at Army Hospital https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/12/wounded-soldiers-medical-treatment/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:16:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60592 Wounded Soldiers Reveal Medical Treatment at Army Hospital Some wounded soldiers who are receiving treatment at the Nigerian Army 44 Reference Hospital, Kaduna, say they are well catered for in terms of treatment and welfare by the army. They also expressed their readiness to return to the battle front when they are fully recovered. Sgt. […]

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]]> 60592 We ‘ll shame, disgrace terrorists in 2021 – Gen Buratai https://prnigeria.com/2021/01/01/we-shame-disgrace-terrorists-2021-buratai/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:21:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=60242 We ‘ll shame, disgrace terrorists in 2021 – Gen Buratai The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian army will shame and disgrace the Boko Haram and Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in 2021. Buratai gave the assurance at a sit-out night to usher in the 2021 New Year  […]

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]]> 60242 Traditional Ruler lauds Nigerian Army for Restoring Peace in Faskari https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/06/traditional-ruler-lauds-army-faskari/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:47:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=59600 Traditional Ruler lauds Nigerian Army for Restoring Peace in Faskari The District Head of Faskari, Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Usman, has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, for restoring peace and security to the community. Usman gave the commendation in a letter of appreciation to Buratai, made available to journalists by the […]

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]]> 59600 Nigerian Army Launches Manhunt for 88 Most-Wanted Terrorists, Co-opts CJTF in the Operation https://prnigeria.com/2020/11/11/army-manhunt-terrorists-cjtf/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:30:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=58277 Nigerian Army Launches Manhunt for 88 Most-Wanted Terrorists, Co-opts CJTF in the Operation The Nigerian Army has launched 4th Manhunt for 88 Most Wanted Boko Haram terrorists. It has also co-opted more Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members into its operation. A banner showing photographs of the wanted terrorists was unveiled by Governor Babagana Zulum […]

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]]> 58277 Persistent Insecurity: Monguno, Buratai and Inter-Agency Dilemma https://prnigeria.com/2020/06/29/monguno-buratai-inter-agency/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:55:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=33799 Persistent Insecurity: Monguno, Buratai and Inter-Agency Dilemma By Yushau A. Shuaib It was a tactful foresight, the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari in appointing people from Borno State into strategic positions in government, especially in sensitive areas that could address the challenges of terrorism in the country. Nigerians expected that the Boko Haram insurgency would […]

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]]> 33799 Army, Borno Stregthen Collaboration on Counter-Insurgency campaign https://prnigeria.com/2020/05/24/army-borno-collaboration-counter-insurgency/ Sun, 24 May 2020 18:21:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=32808 Army, Borno Stregthen Collaboration on Counter-Insurgency campaign The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burutai, on Sunday, commended the Borno government for its support to the Nigerian military in the counter-insurgency campaign. Burutai gave the commendation when he led senior military officers on a courtesy visit to Gov. Babagana Zulum at the Government House […]

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]]> 32808 Coronavirus: Buratai Urged to Postpone Army National Golf Tournament https://prnigeria.com/2020/03/19/coronavirus-buratai-postpone-tournament/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:52:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=30489 Coronavirus: Buratai Urged to Postpone Army National Golf Tournament The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has been urged to postpone the National Pro Army Golf Tournament that is expected to gather hundreds of participants from Nigeria and Africa, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus disease. Only Wednesday, March 18, Nigeria’s Minister […]

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]]> 30489 We’ll use music to support Army’s fight against insurgency-PMAN  https://prnigeria.com/2020/03/18/music-support-army-insurgency/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:37:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=30456 We’ll use music to support Army’s fight against insurgency–PMAN  The Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) says it is will use music to assist and support the Nigerian Army (NA) in its fight against insurgency and other violent crimes perpetrated by terrorists and criminal elements across the country. PMAN noted that members of their association, […]

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]]> 30456 Nigerian Army Commissions 63 Brigade in Asaba, Delta State https://prnigeria.com/2020/03/03/army-commissions-brigade-delta/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:31:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=29980 Nigerian Army Commissions 63 Brigade in Asaba, Delta State Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the Nigeria army for their selfless services and for their cooperation with other security agencies in tackling security challenges in the state. The Governor stated this in Asaba during the official commissioning ceremony of the Headquarters 63 […]

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]]> 29980 Falgore Forest Becomes Army Training Ground in Kano https://prnigeria.com/2020/02/28/falgore-becomes-army-training/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:03:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=29824 Falgore Forest Becomes Army Training Ground in Kano The Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Nigerian Army Training Area at Falgore Forest was performed on 27th of February 2020,  by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Lt Gen Lamidi Adeosun. Present […]

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]]> 29824 MSF Seeks Army’s Support for Health Mission in N/East https://prnigeria.com/2020/02/21/msf-seeks-armys-support/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:57:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=29590 MSF Seeks Army’s Support for Health Mission in N/East The Medicins Sans Frontiers (MSF) International has solicited the support of the Nigerian Army as it continues to provide medical assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other victims of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The health organisation’s President, Mr. Kristos Christu, made the […]

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]]> 29590 War-on-Terror: Army Chief Hails Renewed Efforts of Gallant Troops https://prnigeria.com/2020/02/21/terror-army-hails-troops/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:03:46 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=29578 War-on-Terror: Army Chief Hails Renewed Efforts of Gallant Troops The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has congratulated the Theatre Commander, Sector Commanders, Super Camps Commanders, Commanding Officers, as well as the gallant Officers and soldiers serving in OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE, for their gallantry that manifested in the unprecedented […]

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]]> 29578 Nigerian Army Harvests Medals at Sporting Events https://prnigeria.com/2020/02/10/army-harvests-medals-sporting/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:04:35 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=29176 Nigerian Army Harvests Medals at Sporting Events It could be recalled that in the 70s and 80s, Nigerian Army athletes were shining lights in virtually all local, African and international sporting events around the world. This was indeed the case as Nigerian Army athletes were known to have led the medal tables in events and […]

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]]> 29176 Polo Association: Nigerian Army Inaugurates Board of Trustees https://prnigeria.com/2020/01/22/polo-army-inaugurates-trustees/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:07:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=28406 Polo Association: Nigerian Army Inaugurates Board of Trustees The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has inaugurated the Nigerian Army Polo Association Board of Trustees, saying it would enable the Nigerian Army to tab the full benefits of polo game worldwide, as well as encourage and develop it in the country. The […]

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