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“It’s unrealistic for 2m security personnel to secure Nigeria” – Lagbaja

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Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt.-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed the need for every citizen to get involved in the security of lives and properties in the country and not leave it only to the security agencies. Lagbaja stated this while delivering the 2024 distinguished personality lecture titled: “The Roles and Contributions of the Nigerian Army to National Development”, organised by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin. Represented by the Chief of Training (Army), Major General Sanni Gambo Mohammed, the COAS said that it is unrealistic…

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‘Military coasting to victory against bandits, terrorists” – Lagbaja

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Lagbaja on victory

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the military will soon surmount the prevailing security challenges. Lagbaja stated this during the COAS combined second and third ‘Quarters Conference 2024’ closing ceremony, which was held on Thursday in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State capital. ”The reassurance is based on the security briefings we received from different army formations and commands across the country. I must say that the feedback from the various commanders is encouraging. “They show that the prevailing security challenges facing our dear nation, though daunting,…

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“Military won’t heed call to overthrow Tinubu’s govt.” –Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja

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Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has said the military will not heed calls for overthrow of democratically-elected government to satisfy some interests. Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State yesacqterday, at the opening ceremony of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference, Lagbaja said the call for army takeover was majorly coming from young Nigerians who never experienced the era of the country’s extensive military rule. According to him, the Nigerian Army was not ready to lose the “new prestige” it has painstakingly built in the…

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“LG autonomy will solve insecurity”- Army Chief, Lagbaja

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Lagbaja on LG autonomy

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that granting full autonomy to local government areas will undoubtedly solve the problem of insecurity in the country. General Lagbaja disclosed this yesterday in Jos, Plateau State, during the Nigerian Army celebration, emphasising that unless local communities experienced development, it would be difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria. He said, “Why are the elites resistant to LG autonomy which people are clamouring for? The surest way to bring development to the grassroots level is to ensure LG autonomy. It’s not…

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?’Army to deploy 5,937 new ‘Special Forces’ soldiers to fight banditry, others’ – COAS

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The 5,937 soldiers that recently passed-out from the Nigeria Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State, will be deployed to fight banditry, cattle-rustling and related crimes, the Chief of Army of Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, has said. Lagbaja disclosed this at the weekend, during the passing-out parade for the 86 regular recruit intake of the Nigeria Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Army Chief, who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer for the passing-out parade, added that the new men would form part of the solution to…

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‘Our soldiers suffering from battle fatigue, PTSD, substance abuse’ – Army Chief, Lagbaja raises alarm

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The Nigerian Army is scrambling to save several soldiers on the frontline of the war against bandits, Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province, (ISWAP) terrorists, who are grappling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, (PTSD) and battle-fatigue. The Army stated this during a sensitisation workshop for officers and men of its 3 Division, Rukuba, near Jos, Plateau State, on: “The effect of drug abuse, PTSD management and Lesson-Learned Process“. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.…

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“Army not planning to truncate Nigeria’s democracy” – Army Chief, Lagbaja

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Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said operatives of his service have accepted the democratic system of government that is in place in the country. Speaking at a seminar for Nigerian Army officers in Abuja, Lagbaja stated that the Army is dedicated to upholding the Constitution, adding that personnel of the Nigerian Army under his leadership are agents of democracy and have no intention to truncate it. Lagbaja’s statement comes in the wake of a series of coup allegations against the military. The allegations were fuelled by…

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Self-defence Agitation: “Anarchy will result from allowing Nigerians to carry weapons” – Army

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja has dismissed calls for self-defence in the wake of attacks in Plateau. The army chief’s statement comes amid criticisms elicited by the Christmas Eve attacks on Plateau communities that left over 195 dead, with scores wounded and about 34,000 displaced. While the development has elicited outcry in and outside the country, the Army Chief believes self-defence amounts to “anarchy”. He said, during a television programme at the weekend: “I do not support that. I think that is a call for anarchy”.…

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Yuletide: Army Chief hails courage, resilience of troops

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has lauded troops of Nigerian Army and commended them for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. This is contained in his Christmas message by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, yesterday, in Abuja. Lagbaja saluted the troops for their undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity. He congratulated troops for making it this far into the year and for weathering every storm that came their way. According to…

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Banditry: Army to deploy Special Forces to Benue – COAS

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The Nigeria Army said it would deploy its Special Forces to tackle banditry and other security challenges in three local government areas of Benue State. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, disclosed this on Wednesday, when he paid a courtesy call to Gov. Hyacinth Alia at the Government House, Makurdi. Lagbaja said the Special Forces would be deployed to Ukum, Logo, and Katsina-Ala to restore peace in the local government areas. He said he had discussed with the Commander, 4 Special Forces in Doma, Nasarawa State, and agreed…

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