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7 Division Nigeria Army celebrates 2021 WASA Day
By, Our Reporter
The Theatre command Northeast Operation Hadin Kai and the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army have organised a combined 2021 West Africa Social Activities (WASA) to create an opportunity for the troops at the war front to celebrate with their friends and family and also showcase their cultural heritage.
Speaking at the Combined WASA which held at the Maimalari, Cantonment, Maiduguri yesterday, the Chief of Army Staff (CIAS), Lt General, Faruk Yahaya said ” WASA is a historic, regimental military event aimed at creating conducive atmosphere for troops to celebrate with family, friends and guest to mark the end of 2021 and opportunity to usher in the new year”
Represented by the theater Commander, Northeast, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General, Christopher Musa, said ” the WASA could be traced as far back as second World War, when Nigerian Army fought as part of the larger West African Frontier Force, during this period indigenous Nigerian Army personnel celebrated their cultural heritage at the end of each year”
The COAS further said “the Nigerian Army has engaged in several operations in its efforts to ensure sustainable peace and security in our dear country and other parts of the world in line with the COAS vision of having ” a professional Army ready to accomplish its assigned mission within the joint operation environment in defense of Nigeria “.
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Also speaking, Governor Babagana Zulum commended the synergy between the military and other sister security in the state, adding that the commitment and resilience has resulted in the relative peace the state is enjoying.”
The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur said ” the WASA is a social activities that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the nation, which showcase our various tribes and cultural heritage that shows the unity, diversify and strength of the nation that need to be sustain at all times”.
In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major General, Abdulwagab Eyitayo said ” the 2921 combined WASA organised jointly by the theater Operation Hadin Kai and the 7 Division to showcase the rich culture and unity of the nation. It also served as a morale booster and a single avenue to promote unity among the Armed forces and other sister security agencies , government and civil community as demonstrated here today, this level of cooperation and collaboration has led to the successes recorded in the fight against insurgency and urge us to maintain the synergy “.
” I urge you to sit and enjoy various cultural displays that will showcase the unity and our strength in diversity”, General Eyityo stated.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
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Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
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