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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...

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 perform...

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 con...

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 gr...

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 affe...

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....