Military
Defence Minister: Zulum risks his life for Nigerian military
Defence Minister: Zulum risks his life for Nigerian military
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has continuously given incredible support to the Nigerian military and in many instances risked his life visiting frontlines to motivate troops, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has declared.
The minister made the remarks on Tuesday at the council chamber of the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri.
He said: “My brother (Governor Babagana Zulum), the troops here in Borno and indeed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) asked me to send their appreciation to you for all the support that you have been rendering to the military. You have been supporting us in all our operations, thank you most sincerely. Sometimes you even risk your life supporting and encouraging our personnel, we appreciate you.”
The minister noted that their visit was at the instance of President Bola Tinubu to assess the security situation in the theatre of operations in Borno State in order to see the end of the over a decade of insurgency.
The minister spoke in the presence of his colleague, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mutawalle, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, all of whom were on the trip to Borno State.
In his response, Governor Babagana Zulum, reiterated commitment to continue to support the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency across the northeast.
He said: “As Governor of Borno State, In Sha Allah, I will continue to support the Nigerian military with a view to achieving our objective of bringing lasting peace and stability to Borno and by extension, Nigeria. I will continue to provide the political will needed to achieve this objective.”
The Governor noted that the security situation in Borno has tremendously improved, but however charged the military to root out the remnants of the insurgents from Sambisa forest, Mandara Mountains and the enclaves in the Lake Chad Basin in order to completely end the insecurity.
The Governor added that stability in the Lake Chad Basin will allow Governments from all levels to harness the agricultural potential of the Lake towards achieving President Tinubu’s food security initiative.
Zulum expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the leadership he has been providing to address the problem of insurgency in Borno and other security challenges across the country.
Defence Minister: Zulum risks his life for Nigerian military
TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST AMBUSH, NEUTRALIZE TWO TERRORISTS IN GWOZA
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of the Joint Task Force (NE) Operation Hadin Kai, troops of the 192 Battalion have nutrialsied 2 Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama reliably gathered that the troops, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), carried out a siege operation along the Ngoshe-Ashigashya road in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The operation, which took place on September 1, 2024, resulted in troops coming into contact with terrorist elements towards the Mandara Mountain. The troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, neutralizing two and causing others to flee in disarray with possible gunshot wounds.
Following the operation, troops recovered four empty sacks and one mosquito net from the general area. There were no reported casualties on the side of the troops, while two terrorists were confirmed neutralized.
TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST AMBUSH, NEUTRALIZE TWO TERRORISTS IN GWOZA
Military debunks rumor of abduction of 150 persons in Sokoto
By: Our Reporter
The Nigerian military has reacted to the rumor making the round that terrorists have abducted over one hundred and fifty residents of Gobir village in Sokoto state after the reported killing of an emir earlier abducted in the state.
In a statement, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, clarified that a trending video showing mass killings and burials actually depicts events from a nearby African country, not Nigeria.
Also speaking on the incident in Zamfsra state, where bandits reportedly burned down military vehicles after it was said to have abandoned detailed that on August 29, 2024, at around 5 p.m., troops from OPERATION HADARIN DAJI stationed at FOB Zurmi in Zamfara State conducted a patrol to target terrorists in Kwashabawa Village.
During the operation, two MRAPs became immobilized in swampy terrain due to heavy rains.
The troops dismounted and deactivated the vehicles to prevent their capture by terrorists.
Although General Buba did not give further details, he urged the general public to be cautious of terrorist attempts to spread misinformation and fake news as part of their propaganda efforts.
Military debunks rumor of abduction of 150 persons in Sokoto
Military
OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
By: Our Reporter
In a crucial step towards enhancing operational readiness, participants of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 8/2024 embarked on a strategic visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri. The visit, scheduled from August 28 to September 1, 2024, is an integral part of the Operational Art and Campaigning Module of the course, providing the participants with firsthand exposure to the contemporary security challenges being addressed by the Nigerian Army.
Major General Kenneth Chigbu, the Deputy Theatre Commander, welcomed the AWCN delegation on behalf of the Theatre Commander, Major General Waidi Shaibu. In his address, Major General Chigbu lauded the Army War College Nigeria for its pivotal role in shaping the future leaders of the Nigerian military. He highlighted the professional excellence demonstrated by officers who were earlier posted to the theatre from the College, and acknowledged the significant impact of strategic papers developed by the institution.
“The theatre has achieved tremendous successes, including the surrender of numerous Boko Haram fighters, thanks to both kinetic and non-kinetic operations,” General Chigbu added. He emphasized the ongoing importance of collaboration between the College and the theatre in enhancing military effectiveness.
In response, Major General Ishaya Maina, the Commandant AWCN, expressed gratitude for the warm reception and urged participants to maximize the learning opportunity by identifying operational gaps that could further drive the mission’s success. “The insights gained here will be invaluable and will justify the sacrifices you’ve made,” General Maina emphasized.
The visit featured detailed briefings on intelligence, operations, and sector-specific strategies, offering the participants a comprehensive overview of the theatre’s operations. The visit concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to the Theatre Commander, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, and Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI as well as Acting Commanders of Sectors 2, and 3. This was followed by a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
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