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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.
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
By: Samson Nantip
Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.
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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully foiled a banditry attack along Inono Feeder Road, near Gidan Zuma, after a swift response by security forces forced the assailants to flee into the Saminaka Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 8:08 p.m., a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to block the road, likely targeting travelers and local residents.
Upon receiving the distress call, security agencies swiftly mobilized to engage the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits, overwhelmed by superior firepower, fled into the nearby Saminaka Forest, sustaining severe gunshot injuries in the process.
Security forces recovered one Honda motorcycle, suspected to belong to the fleeing bandits.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected hoodlum was fatally injured while attempting to escape after he and two others invaded the Nigerian Army Liaison Office in Maitama, Abuja.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:20 p.m. when three unidentified hoodlums stormed the facility located at No. 38 Euphrates Street, Maitama. Upon sighting soldiers on duty, they attempted to flee.
One of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the escape attempt and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects managed to escape.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command is leading efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
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