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COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
By: ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has commended the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for its exceptional efforts in maintaining the home front while their spouse are away on military duties, urging the new leadership to build on existing foundations of unity and an all encompassing association.
The COAS gave the commendation today, Wednesday 4 December 2024 while hosting the President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede and executive members of the Association who paid a courtesy visit on him at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, Abuja.
The Army Chief extolled NAOWA’s role in promoting unity and charity within the Nigerian Army community and beyond, emphasizing the importance of harmonious working relations to all her members.
The COAS commended NAOWA’s support to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja during the difficult period of the passing of the late COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja and urged them to strengthen the bond. Lt Gen Oluyede assured the association of his unflinching support towards the achievement of their organizational goals and agenda.
Speaking during her courtesy visit, President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede, congratulated the COAS on his confirmation as the 24th Chief of Army Staff and acknowledged the NA’s role in NAOWA’s successes. She pointed out that her vision for NAOWA is focused on uniting the association while building on legacies of her predecessors.
Mrs Oluyede unveiled her mission statement as “Enhancing humanity through a steadfast commitment to unity, service and preservation of enduring legacies”, adding that the organization will also ensure fostering bonds among members of NAOWA while being focused on its mission through dedicated humanitarian initiatives and unwavering support for the military families.
The President NAOWA stated that the organization inspired quality living standards of members, ensures measurable growth in community impact, and creates a legacy of empowerment and service to generations to come.
The President NAOWA requested continuous support from the NA to achieve NAOWA’s aims and objectives. She emphasized NAOWA’s commitment to the NA, praying for sustained security and stability at the home front and the nation in general.
COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
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