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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
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.
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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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