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Army, others assure NYSC of seamless exercise as camp reopen tomorrow in Borno
Army, others assure NYSC of seamless exercise as camp reopen tomorrow in Borno
By: Omirin Joshua
National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has reiterated that it has received a huge commitment from security agencies from within and outside to ensure smooth orientation exercises following 12 years of absence in Borno State.
NYSC State Coordinator, Comrade Mohammed Adamu Jiya affirmed this while responding to questions from Daily Trust in Maiduguri yesterday that the reopening of camp in Borno state is a national issue.
Our Correspondent who visited the camp gathered that a total of 1,161 corps members are expected at the renovated Arabic Teachers College (ATC) camp slated for Friday (today) in Maiduguri, which has tight security, hostels, as well as water and electricity supplies for the corps members.
“I can tell you that we are 100 per cent ready, if you go round we see that hostels are cleaned up and corp members have started arriving. Tomorrow we kick up the registration.
“The reopening of camps in Borno State is a national issue and so the government is taking it nationally, and Borno state government is working hard to ensure things go well, the security agencies within and outside Borno State are being informed and directed to be more vigilant than usual.
“We have received a lot of assurances from Threatre Commanders, General Commanding officers Army, Police and others because their men have been deployed. We are satisfied with security architectures on the ground,” he assured.
Earlier, General Commanding Officer 7 Division of Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen. PP Malla has assured that the exercise would be given top priority and he set up necessary measures to ensure adequate security for all corp members in Borno State.
Maj Gen Malla added that a strong signal has been received from high command to provide adequate before and during the exercise.
Army, others assure NYSC of seamless exercise as camp reopen tomorrow in Borno
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area.
Zagazola learn that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 19 when suspected bandits invaded the village.
The troops were promptly mobilized to the scene. On reaching Soro Daya junction, the team was confronted by the hoodlums, leading to a heavy gun duel.
“The bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle before retreating into the forest.
“One female victim, Nabiha Mani, aged 15, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu for treatment and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further medical attention,” said the sources.
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
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