Tag: Military

CDS rewards soldiers for killing notorious bandit commander, Kachallah Buzu

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CDS rewards soldiers

The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa has announced a cash reward of N1 million for the troops that killed notorious Zamfara bandit commander Kachallah Buzu. Recall that Kachallah Buzu was killed alongside several of his fighters, in what has been described as a breakthrough against banditry and terrorism. He was neutralized the night of September 12 in Mayanchi village by troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest OPHD in Zamfara state after an ambush was laid by the military following intelligence reports on the terrorists movements. The…

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Military fumes, as Turjis bandits levy Zamfara villagers N30m

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Military on Turji

Residents of Moriki town, in Zamfara State, are in distress as the deadline to pay a N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has passed. Recall that the levy was imposed after military forces killed over 100 of Turji’s cattle, prompting him to demand payment or threaten violence. Many villagers are fleeing, while others, due to economic hardship or health issues, remain behind. Despite attempts to raise the funds, the community has fallen short. In response, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, vowed that the…

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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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North-East: Soldiers fighting terrorists decry inadequate food provisions

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North East soldiers decry

Despite increased budgetary allocations, the soldiers claim they are still being served sub-par meals unfit for consumption, even by dogs. Recall that recently, their monthly food allowance was raised from N30,000 to N36,000 per person due to rising food prices, but the quality of food remains a concern. They also asked the authorities to review their monthly allowances. One of the soldiers said, Furthermore, this monthly allowance called sky skill need to be reviewed due to the irregularities. It goes as follows, Pte soldier to Corporal is collecting N20,000, Sergeant…

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Troops kill 147 terrorists, rescue 381 kidnapped victims DHQ

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DHQ troops kill

The Nigerian military said its troops involved in various operations across the country had in the last week killed a total of 147 terrorists, apprehended 381 suspects and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages across the country. Giving an update on the activities of the troops yesterday, Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba said 74 assorted weapons and 3,498 ammunition, comprising one Dushka, one RPG-bomb, one RPG charger, 42 AK-47 rifles, 10 fabricated rifles, and 13 Dane guns were among the weapons recovered during the operations. Buba added that the…

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EndBadGovernance:Military contradicts IGP, admits use of live ammunition on protesters

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Military contradicts IGP

The Nigeria Polices claim over non-use of ammunition on protesters took a new dimension yesterday, as the Nigerian Army confirmed that one of its men murdered a teenager in Zaria, Kaduna State. Recall that the #EndBadGovernance protest, which started on a peaceful note, later degenerated into violence in different parts of the country. Also, recall that the first reported incident of killing was in Suleja, Niger State, where at least 6 protesters were allegedly shot by security operatives trying to restore order. Next was in Kubwa, Abuja, where a teenager…

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Sowore denounces calls for military takeover amid protests

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Sowore denounces

Human rights activist and Convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, has dissociated the #EndBadGovernance protesters from calls for a military takeover. In a post on his X social media handle, Sowore addressed speculations that the on-going protests against nationwide hunger and hardship were intended to instigate a military coup. He emphasised that the struggle for freedom includes all institutions involved in promoting poor governance, including the Nigerian military, but is not aimed at supporting a military takeover. He stated: We must reiterate that our struggle for freedom, culminating in…

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Hardship Protest: CDS warns of military action escalation if protest persist violently

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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, says the military will intervene if the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests persist violently. Musa spoke in reaction to the vandalisation and looting of properties that characterised the protest in many parts of the country on Thursday. Recall that in Kano, protesters looted the newly-built Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park, setting parts of it ablaze. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre was scheduled for commissioning next week. Some youths were seen making away with desktop computers, chairs, keyboards, and other appliances from…

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Insecurity: Military uncovers planned attack on critical infrastructure

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Military uncovers

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has said it had uncovered plans by criminal elements to attack critical infrastructure of the country. However, according to the DHQ, measures to forestall such attacks had been put in place. Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, said the appropriate agency responsible for the protection of the nations critical infrastructure had been alerted. He noted that some of the plans had already been frustrated. He said, We are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure…

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Kaduna: Military drone, not helicopter crashed’ NAF Spokesperson

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NAF on military drone

Contrary to reports on social media as well as on a handful of traditional media outlets that a NAF helicopter had crashed in Kaduna earlier yesterday, be informed that no helicopter crash occurred. According to an issued press statement by the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice-Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said instead, its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) experienced a mishap after take-off for a mission, at a location near Rumji Village and about 15 kilometres from Base. The statement said, “Since it is an unmanned vehicle, there were…

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