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GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
By: Musa Adams
Major General Mayirenso Lander Saraso, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA Major General Mayirenso David Saraso, decorated eight newly promoted Master Warrant Officers (MWOs ) of the Division with their new badges of rank in an elaborate ceremony at the Division’s Auditorium located in Kawo, Kaduna State. The hitherto Warrant Officers were elevated to higher rank of MWOs in recognition of their hard work, dedication, exemplary leadership quality, exceptional performance, and outstanding contributions to the Nigerian Army (NA).
During the investiture, the GOC congratulated the newly promoted MWOs on attaining significant and monumental milestone in their career describing their promotion as a recognition of their discipline, hard work and dedication by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen OO Oluyede. He urged them to continue to uphold the trust and confidence placed on them by the NA and as well redouble their efforts in their respective places of deployment. He extended his appreciation to the families of the newly promoted MWOs for their unwavering support and urged them not to relent.
The newly promoted and decorated MWOs were Ibrahim Farouk, Edmond Ochonma, Ladi Mustapha, Halima Musa, Samson Philimon, Abubakar Dahiru, Samson Gureje and Smith Yele.
In his words of advice to the beneficiaries, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Lt Col IA Akabuike congratulated the MWOs for their well-deserved elevation and reminded them of the increased responsibility that comes with their new rank. He charged them to remain steadfast in their duties and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
In appreciation of the honour done to them, the most senior of the promoted MWO, Edmond Ochonma expressed gratitude to God for the privilege and extended their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the COAS for the rare privilege. He also thanked the GOC for his sterling leadership and fatherly support pledged their unwavering commitment to uphold the duties and values of the NA at all times.
GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
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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