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By Ajogwu Jerry   A statement by the Acting Army Spokesman, Col Sagir Musa said troops of Sector  3, Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed to Super Camp Monguno while on patrol along Monguno-Mairari-Gajiram axis encountered and crushed some fleeing terrorists.   According to the statement, the patrol team successfully dislodged the terrorists due to superior gun power in professional style. Many of the terrorists were killed while few others escaped with gunshot injuries.  "The gallant troops also recovered some weapons and equipment  from the terrorists.  "Sadly, during the encounter three of our gallant soldiers paid the supreme price while eight other soldiers sustained injuries.  "The bodies of the fallen heroes and those that sustained injuries have since been evacuated.  "The wounded are being treated and are in stable condition. The highly motivated troops have continued combing the general area with a view to clear remnants of hi

By Ajogwu Jerry The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has formally unveiled the newly built Nigerian Army Intelligence Corp (Annex) in Abuja. The edifice commissioned on Wednesday was approved for construction on the 12th day of December 2018 during the formal launching of Nigerian Army Intelligence Headquarters. It was completed within a space of nine months. Addressing dignitaries at the event, the Commander of Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps, Major General Samuel Adebayo thanked the COAS for approving necessary funds and logistics which led to speedy completion of the project within the shortest while.  The Commander noted that despite the fast mode of construction, the newly built counter intelligence command is equipped with state of the art facilities. General Adebayo further stated that the Chief of Army Staff has approved the relocation of Nigerian Army Investigative School from Lagos State to Abuja, for optimal performance

The Borno Stakeholders Forum has strongly condemned recent open letter written by Zanna Hassan Boguma (Zanna Boguma of Borno) to President Muhammadu Buhari on security situation in Borno State.  The letter written to President Buhari and copied to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), the monarch claimed that from the happenings in Borno and elsewhere, the field commanders and their men in most cases have turned the theatre of war into a milking cow. Reacting, Borno Stakeholders Forum warned the monarch against demystifying the sacrifices of the military to the state and nation at large. Addresing a press conference on Tuesday, Ali Shettima, President of the Borno Stakeholders Forum advised Alhaji Zanna Hassan Boguma to rather take his plea to the politicians in Borno State who have in one way or the other contributed to the challenges Borno State is facing currently.  The statement reads in full: "This press confere

By Ajogwu Jerry Following the recent modus operandi deployed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in foreign countries, a group,  Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has cautioned the United States, United Kingdom and other nations to be wary of the terrorist group. IPOB's revolution reached an ill fated stage  low when the group attacked immediate past Senate President Ike Ekweremadu in Germany and even threatened to inflict similar ordeal on President Muhammadu Buhari in Japan. In a letter signed by the group's National President, Princess Ajibola and addressed to the US’ Ambassador to Nigeria, W. Stuart Symington, dated Monday 26th August, CCF warned of an impending terrorist movement if not properly checked in the US and other nations. The concerned citizens reminded these countries that IPOB is a terrorist group in Nigeria, with a long history of intolerance, violent protests, disregard for constitutional authorities and bloodshed. According to the gro

By Ajogwu Jerry The Directorate of Army Public Relations has applauded 1 Division Nigerian Army for combating armed banditry and other form of criminality in its area of responsibility. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa gave the commendation on Monday, in Kaduna State while paying a courtesy call on the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Faruk Yahaya. The image maker of the Army encouraged officers and men of the division to sustain the tempo by ensuring that all criminal elements in their area of responsibility are successfully defeated. "I am here to once again formally inform you that officers of the Directorate of Army Public Relations are at the headquarters of 1 Division for combined Second and Third Quarter Directorate of Army Public Relations Study Period. "As a tradition of the Nigeria Army, it is necessary to show respect to the GOC and all personnel of 1 Division by paying a courtesy

By Ajogwu Jerry The Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa has called on the media to objectively support the activities and operations of the Nigeria Army.  The spokesman frowned at situations where some elements of the media and social media critics with vested interest unjustifiably accused the military, under report its achievements and glorify or celebrate the terrorists and other criminal elements in the society. He further advised journalists to desist from unprofessional conduct by publication of unverified stories or fake news. He thanked the media for their support and understanding so far. Sagir gave the charge while speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined Second and Third Quarter Study Period which commenced in 1 Division Headquarters, Kaduna on Monday. He maintained that such negative reportage championed by some journalists and social media negative activists has the potential of affectin

By Ajogwu Jerry The Nigerian army has frowned at the activities of 5th columnist guilty of prompting fake reportage by  circulating unverified reports. The Acting Spokesman of the Army, Col Sagir Musa advised journalists guilty as charged to desist from the unprofessional activity while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined Second and Third Quarter Study Period which opened in Kaduna State on Monday. Sagir maintained that such negative reportage championed by journalists and social media terrorists is dampening the morale of troops combating insecurity in the country. He pledged that the Nigerian army and the Directorate of Army Public Relations in particular will not be deterred by such negative reports. "We (the Nigerian Army) shall continue to do our best in the promotion of Human Rights and must not allow the negative reports circulated in the media affect our genuine efforts to keep the record straight.

By Ajogwu Jerry The Nigerian army has frowned at the activities of 5th columnist guilty of prompting fake reportage by  circulating unverified reports. The Acting Spokesman of the Army, Col Sagir Musa advised journalists guilty as charged to desist from the unprofessional activity while speaking at the opening ceremony of the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined Second and Third Quarter Study Period which opened in Kaduna State on Monday. Sagir maintained that such negative reportage championed by journalists and social media terrorists is dampening the morale of troops combating insecurity in the country. He pledged that the Nigerian army and the Directorate of Army Public Relations in particular will not be deterred by such negative reports. "We (the Nigerian Army) shall continue to do our best in the promotion of Human Rights and must not allow the negative reports circulated in the media affect our genuine efforts to keep the record straigh

Troops of the Nigerian has successfully repelled attempts by terrorists to attack Gubio and Magumeri communities in Borno State. Contrary to speculations in some section of the media, a statement by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division Nigeria Army, Col Ado Isa hinted that the repelled attack was targeted at Nigerian Army troops deployed in the area to enable the terrorists gain access to shops in the markets. According to the statement, the terrorists stormed the towns to loot food items and other logistics.  "Consequently, due to fierce exchange of fire, the terrorists were forced to withdraw in disarray from the town resulting to damages on buildings and property along their route of withdrawal. "There were no casualty on the security force (troops) and no lost or damage to own equipment as wrongly insinuated on social media. However, a vigilante sadly lost his life in a cross fire. Also some civilians in the area reportedly sustai

By Ajogwu Jerry The recent rearrest of a popular kidnap kingpin in Kano State by the Nigerian Police is another twist behind the ugly happening which occurred in Taraba State amidst the unnecessary indictment of the Nigerian Army by the police over the demise of its personnel who died in the course of duty. The event is unfortunate however the unprofessional approach adopted by the Nigeria Police calls for prompt investigation, questioning and redress. It is a statement of fact that investigations concerning the incidence is ongoing and without proper coordination, the Nigeria Police rearrested the suspect, interviewed him (according to the security agent) and made his confessional statements public.  This approach negates the procedural attainment of professionalism expected from a supposedly glorified security agent. The arrest of Wadume can be made public but the alleged confessional statement obtained from the culprit is a sensitive issue that should not be mad

By Adeyemi Hamzat Following the arrest of millionaire kidnapping  kingpin and his video broadcast which was released by the police, certain pertinent questions have become necessary. It is no secret that an all encompassing Presidential Investigation Committee set up by the Defence Headquarters is currently investigating the allegations of his escape. Why has the Police decided to come out with statement directly accusing the Army before the presidential panel which is almost concluding investigation rounds up. What is the rush in preempting the panel's report. And in the statement from the NPF why was little or no mentioned about the major issue, that is the crime of kidnapping which is supposed to be the focus of Alhaji Hamisu Wadume's arrest. Both the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army are federal institutions with constitutional mandates of ensuring peace, security and fighting criminality in all forms. This writer observed that aside the initial press

Nigerian Army troops in a swift and professional encounter has prevented what could have been a major casualty to troops and passengers who ply the Maiduguri – Kondunga – Bama axis in the Northeast.  According to a statement credited to the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Nigerian Army,   Col. Ado Isa the latest desperate  effort by the terrorists is aimed at frustrating the proactive and offensive action in the ongoing Counter terrorism Operation (Operation "Halaka Dodo").  The gallant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole thwarted the diversionary ploy by terrorists to frustrate smooth movement of troops, logistics and other road users on the axis.  The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu along with the Commander 21 Special Armoured Brigade late visited  the scene for on the spot assessment of the road before reopening.  The affected area was scanned and cleared by the tea

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will be  holding another series of professorial inaugural lecture. The lecture titled ”That Nigeria Shall Not Remain Economically Underdeveloped: Quest for Solutions”  will hold on thursday 29th August 2019 at Joseph Garba Hall, Ribadu Campus,Kaduna by 10:00am.  The lecture will be delivered by professor Egwaikhinde Christian Imondu,a professor of Development Economics at the NDA, while the Guest of Honour will be the former Academy Registrar, Maj Gen Cecil Esekhaigbe, the Okanlete of Esan Land. The 10th inaugural lecture is the seventh lecture series to be conducted under Maj Gen Adeniyi Oyebade tenure as commandant of the Academy. It is in line with the Academy resolve to enhance intellectualism and research among its academic staff.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai has paid an operational visit to Daura, Katsina State. A statement by the Acting Army Spokesman, Col Sagir Musa hinted that the Army Chief in the course of the visit commended the  commitment and achievement of troops deployed at Forward Operating Base at Daura.  He applauded the troops for for combating armed banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping among other menaces during Operation Harbin Kunama III and ongoing Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North Western part of Nigeria. He also disclosed the Army authority's plans to replicate the noble concept of Super Camp in the region, with the aim of projecting offensive patrols, raids, ambushes and other combat missions  to tackle the security threats occasioned by the activities of bandits and other criminals elements.   According to the statement, "Lt Gen TY Buratai announced that works and provision of infrastructure will soon commence on th

By YUSUF OPALUWA MONDAY Read & read attentively the most energetic  weapon in the hand of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed, the oppressors through power excessiveness condition your mind to believed that your liberty is subjected to their decision, that their control over you is infinite and its end is determined by their personal choice alone,  But this is the false believed  that made cattle inferior and continuous salves  to a single herder, just imagine how uncontrollably difficult it will be for those thousands of cows controlled by a single herder decide to go separate ways at a time. The result is a pictorial  evidence of what your oppressors will experience if we seize to believe in the superiority of the power & resources at their disposal over our collective interest, which is clamour for liberation and restoration of all equal opportunity giving state where our right & value as a citizens will be solidly secure and returned to normalcy, recall t

Dear African parents! Allow your children to marry whoever they wish to settle down with irrespective of religion or past history.  Love is a thin line and a choice of the love birds.  My emphasis is on African parents because it is cultural for them to make findings about who their kids wishes to marry but in the western world marriages is the decision of the couples (the guy and the babe).  The Whites rarely make findings about family history of the bride or the groom; in Europe, it is a common practice to attend wedding parties in honour of friends and colleagues with little or no reference to their past lives. You can't dare it in Africa! In Africa, it is a different ball, any attempt to date a thief, ritualist, a serial womanizer or a 'slay Queen' will be unraveled without much consultations or investigation. You will hear stories like: "The guy is a chain smoker and drinks too much beer. He's not responsible". "Th