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Major General Abdussalam urges newly promoted officers to align with CoAS command philosophy
Major General Abdussalam urges newly promoted officers to align with CoAS command philosophy
By: Michael Mike
In a ceremonial event held at the Lieutenant General F Yahaya Badminton Court, Port Harcourt Barracks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General JH Abdussalam, urged the recently promoted senior officers to embrace the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, as they assume their elevated roles.
According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the occasion marked the decoration ceremony for five Colonels who were promoted to the rank of Brigadier Generals in the recently released promotions for the year 2023.
Addressing the newly decorated officers, Major General Abdussalam underscored the significance of aligning with the COAS Command Philosophy, emphasizing the principles of sound administration focused on the welfare, training, and motivation of troops.
He asserted that such alignment is imperative for effective command responsibility and successful task accomplishment, further highlighting the pivotal role of troop welfare in the command structure.
Congratulating the newly promoted Generals, Major General Abdussalam urged them to reflect on the honor bestowed upon them and encouraged a deep understanding of the COAS Command Philosophy.
He stressed the importance of core values, such as patience, hard work, dedication, loyalty, and humility, not just as officers but as essential elements of humanity.
Expressing gratitude for the promotion, Major General Jamal commended the grace of God that made the ceremony possible, affirming that the new ranks were well deserved. He charged the officers to dedicate themselves to their added responsibilities, emphasizing that the rank of General demands nothing but the best.
Major General Abdussalam highlighted the strategic role of the 6 Division in safeguarding the Niger Delta region, with a primary focus on ensuring the continuous increase in oil production to meet and exceed national expectations.
He emphasized the Division’s critical role in enabling the Federal Government to fulfill its duties to citizens.
During the event, Brigadier General Babatunde Omopariola, Chief of Staff, 6 Division, and Brigadier Sanusi Aliyu, Commander, 63 Brigade, conveyed goodwill messages, congratulating the newly promoted officers on their achievements.
They welcomed the officers to the rank of Generals, acknowledging their familiarity with the duties expected of them based on their current appointments. Both officers encouraged the newly promoted Generals to earn the trust of their subordinates and emphasized the importance of mentorship.
Brigadier General Chiedozie Amorha, speaking on behalf of the newly decorated Generals, expressed gratitude to the COAS for recognizing their worthiness for promotion. He also thanked the GOC for creating an enabling environment for their service and appreciated other senior officers for their support.
The officers who benefitted from the promotions under the 6 Division include Brigadier Generals Chiedozie Amorha, Adamu Kitchener, Kingsley Inyang, Effiong Nse, and Ibrahim Gambari.
Major General Abdussalam urges newly promoted officers to align with CoAS command philosophy
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.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
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.
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
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