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“Pray for military to overcome security challenges” – Army urges Nigerians

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Director-General of the Land Forces Simulation Centre, (LFSC), Maj.-Gen. Usman Yusuf, has urged Nigerians to continue praying for the Armed Forces to overcome the security challenges facing the nation. Yusuf made the call while speaking with newsmen at a special Jumaat prayer held on Friday in Abuja, in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024. He said, I urge Nigerians to continue praying for the country, our leaders, and Almighty God to guide them. And to also pray for the Armed Forces to overcome all the security challenges…

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Insecurity: Military establishes new Commands in Kaduna

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Uba Sani & CDS

The military high command has established new commands in Kaduna State to address insecurity. The three new commands are located in Samaru Zango-Kataf, Giwa, and Birnin-Gwari. Additionally, the Air Force will establish a base in Millennium City, in Chikun local government area. The Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum (SKJF) has praised the collaboration between the State governor, Uba Sani and the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, for their efforts in addressing insecurity in the State. In a statement issued by SKJF chairman, Ango Bally and Secretary, Lilian Silas, the…

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Nigeria Army announces new initiatives to combat insecurity

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Nigeria Army

The Nigeria Army, on Monday, unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at enhancing national security. The activities, aimed at transforming the Nigerian Army, include a public dialogue on: “The Imperative for Combating Contemporary Security Challenges within a Joint Environment. The dialogue is aimed to underscore the importance of transformation for combat readiness and national security. The Army said it is also planning engagements at secondary schools nationwide, aimed at promoting patriotism and selfless service. This will be accompanied by a free medical outreach and the commissioning of quick impact…

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Abia: Soldier shoots self to death in front of army barracks gate

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Abia suicide soldier

A senior non-commissioned officer serving at the 14 Brigade Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathans Barrack in Ohafia, Abia State, has tragically taken his own life. The soldier, identified as Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Vitalis, from Okpuala in Ngor-Okpuala, Imo State, was attached to the 144 Battalions Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Ngwa High School in Abayi, Osisioma local government area. CSM Vitalis shot himself in front of the FOB gate, leaving his colleagues and military authorities in shock. The reasons behind his decision to commit suicide are currently unknown, as no…

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‘FG not considering any foreign military base in Nigeria’ Information Minister

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Information Minister

The Federal Government says it is not true that there are discussions between Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. In an issued statement yesterday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged Nigerians to disregard the falsehood. The statement reads: “The Federal Government is aware of false alarms being raised in some quarters alleging discussions between the Federal Government of Nigeria and some foreign countries on the siting of foreign military bases in the country. “We urge the general public…

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Kaduna: Military officers face court-martial over Tudun-Biri bombing that killed 70 civilians

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The Defence Headquarters has said two of its officers involved in the mistaken air strike which killed over 70 persons in Tudun-Biri, Kaduna State, are to face a court-martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident. Director, Defence Media Operation, Major-General Edward Buba, disclosed this in Abuja yesterday. General Buba noted that the military conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident. He added that they had initiated disciplinary action against those culpable. Accordingly, the affected personnel are to face a court martial for acts of omission…

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Borno: Lieutenant, 6 others killed as terrorists ambush Army convoy

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A military convoy, including a Lieutenant and several soldiers, have fallen victim to a deadly ambush by the Boko Haram sect along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road, a notorious hotspot for terrorist attacks linking Borno and Yobe States. The assault, occurring on Thursday evening, resulted in significant casualties, intensifying concerns over the security of the region. According to a reliable source, who spoke with newsmen, reported that the attack led to the tragic deaths of the lieutenant officer, a driver, a gunner, and four other soldiers, marking a somber moment for…

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‘Military capable of ending security challenges’ – Kwankwaso

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Former Minister of Defence, Rabiu Kwankwaso, expressed confidence in the militarys ability to tackle the current security crisis if adequately motivated. Kwankwaso, who is also the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), made these remarks during a press briefing following the NNPP National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. While acknowledging the primary responsibility of the Federal Government in addressing security challenges, he emphasized the importance of Nigerians contributing by providing essential information to security agencies. As a former minister of defence, a former chief security officer of…

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Nigerian military kills 2,351 terrorists in Q1 DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that troops neutralised at least 2,352 terrorists, arrested 2,308 and rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide between January and March. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, made this disclosure yesterday in Abuja, while giving updates on military operations across the country. Buba said some of the terrorist commanders killed were Abu Bilal Minuki, aka Abubakar Mainok, the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province of ISGS and ISWAP, and Haruna Isiya Boderi. He further said that some terrorist commanders who operated…

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How we rescued 137 abducted Kaduna schoolchildren in Zamfara Nigerian Army

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The Defence headquarters has shed more light on the operation that led to the rescue of schoolchildren kidnapped in Kaduna State earlier this month. The military had yesterday morning announced that it had rescue the children from their captors. Providing more details on how the kidnapped victims regained their freedom, the military disclosed that the students from Kuriga in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State were rescued in Zamfara State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that 137 hostages were rescued.…

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