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ARMY CHIEF PERFORMS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FOB ISA, HOSTS OP HADARINDAJI TROOPS TO SALAH LUNCH
ARMY CHIEF PERFORMS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FOB ISA, HOSTS OP HADARINDAJI TROOPS TO SALAH LUNCH
BY: ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya today Tuesday 3 May 2022 performed the groundbreaking ceremony for establishment and construction of new Forward Operations Base (FOB) Isa, in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The ground breaking ceremony took place during the COAS’ operational tour of Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North West, to evaluate ongoing anti banditary operations in the zone.
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Speaking at the event, Gen Yahaya stated that the initiative to build the new FOB Isa in the eastern region of Sokoto state is premised on its strategic importance to the ongoing operations. He pointed out, that the FOB will facilitate the planning and execution of several operations. The COAS urged the traditional rulers and the communities to cooperate with the troops, in order to checkmate banditry and other heinous crimes in the region.
Amidst his operational tour to Operation HADARIN DAJI, the COAS also took out time to felicitate and have lunch with the troops, to mark the Eid El Fitri.
In his address to the troops, the COAS charged them to intensify their operations and take the fight to bandits in their enclaves. He commended the troops for the successes recorded so far and urged them not to relent in order to meet the expectations of the nation. He assured the troops that more logistics will be deployed into the theatre to enhance their combat efficiency.
The COAS also paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Sokoto state, Right Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who lauded the troops for their effort in the ongoing operations and reiterated his support to the Nigerian Army in tackling the security challenges in the state.
Relatedly, the COAS equally paid Sallah visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Dr Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who also assured the COAS of his continuous support to the Nigerian Army . He further stated, that the traditional institution will continue to sensitize residents in their domain to support the military and other security agencies in their effort to address the security challenges.
General Yahaya appreciated the Royal father for his guidance and prayers, adding that, the Nigerian Army will continue to partner with the traditional institution to tackle the security challenges bedeviling the country.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
3 May 2022
ARMY CHIEF PERFORMS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FOB ISA, HOSTS OP HADARINDAJI TROOPS TO SALAH LUNCH
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By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area.
Zagazola learn that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 19 when suspected bandits invaded the village.
The troops were promptly mobilized to the scene. On reaching Soro Daya junction, the team was confronted by the hoodlums, leading to a heavy gun duel.
“The bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle before retreating into the forest.
“One female victim, Nabiha Mani, aged 15, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu for treatment and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further medical attention,” said the sources.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
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Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
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