Troops Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested three suspected kidnappers during a clearance operation at Boto Forest in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday that the operation, which was based on intelligence, was conducted around 12:30 p.m. on March 2.

According to the source, troops engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee.

The rescued victims were identified as Abdullahi Saleh, 38; Blessed Haruna, 17; Mary Nuhu, 32; Charity Nuhu, 35; and Abubakar Wakili, 25.

Troops also arrested three suspected kidnappers: Abubakar Shehu, 30; Mohammed Sani, 20; and Adamu Mohammed, 25.

Further search of the hideout led to the recovery of one fabricated revolver rifle, nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two mobile phones, two cutlasses, 32 rustled cows, and a cash sum of N521,000.

The rescued victims were debriefed and reunited with their families, while one victim who sustained machete cuts was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

The arrested suspects and recovered items are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal gang.

Troops Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna

STRONG CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS KEY TO MILITARY SUCCESS” – GEN ML AGWAI (RTD) TELLS AWCN PARTICIPANTS

By: Our Reporter

Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (Rtd), CFR, delivered a thought-provoking lecture to participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 9/2025. The lecture, titled “Civil-Military Relations and Military Effectiveness,” was held at the College Lecture Hall in Asokoro, Abuja. General Agwai emphasized that strong civil-military relations are crucial to military professionalism, ethical governance, and operational success.

He highlighted that a professional military must not only be combat-ready but also function within the framework of democratic oversight, public trust, and national development. The lecture covered key areas, including the relationship between the military and the state, military professionalism in civil relations, and the impact of civil-military relations on military effectiveness.

General Agwai noted that military effectiveness is not solely determined by firepower or tactics but also by the level of trust and cooperation between the armed forces, government institutions, and the civilian population. According to him, “A military force that enjoys public confidence and aligns its operations with national interests will always outperform one that operates in isolation.”

The lecture also examined historical and contemporary examples of civil-military relations from around the world, drawing lessons for Nigeria’s security framework. General Agwai stressed the need for continuous engagement between the armed forces and civil society to strengthen national security, peacebuilding, and crisis management.

The Commandant AWCN, Major General Umar Muhammed Alkali, commended General Agwai for his insightful presentation, describing it as a valuable contribution to the intellectual and strategic development of the course participants. The event concluded with an interactive session where participants engaged the guest lecturer on various aspects of civil-military relations and its application to Nigeria’s security challenges.

STRONG CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS KEY TO MILITARY SUCCESS” – GEN ML AGWAI (RTD) TELLS AWCN PARTICIPANTS

Zulum orders 2-year tax waiver for flood victims, others

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders who were affected by the September 2024 flood disaster and Maiduguri Monday market traders.

Zulum granted the waiver to ease financial burden and encourage business growth. The devastating flood caused economic hardship, with many residents losing their livelihoods.

The chairman of Borno State Internal Revenue Service (BO-IRS), Professor Ibrahim Bello Alhaji, who made this known last week, stated that the waiver was part of Zulum’s tax administration reforms which prioritise ease of doing business in the state.

Professor Bello equally noted that Borno State now ranks 12th nationally in terms of improved and digitised tax programmes.

The BO-IRS chairman highlighted ongoing projects in Jiddari, Umarari, GRA, Bulumkutu, Custom, Chad Basin and many other locations, stressing that every part of the state benefits from tax-generated funds.

Zulum orders 2-year tax waiver for flood victims, others