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Army chief vows to address challenges of troops in North east Nigerian war theatre
Army chief vows to address challenges of troops in North east Nigerian war theatre
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Nigerian Army Chief Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has vowed to address the various challenges affecting troops in operations Hadin Kai north east Nigeria.
He told newsmen during an operational visit to Maiduguri over the weekend that he was aware of the vexed issue of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and will go all out to assist troops to make progress in their campaign against the boko haram insurgency.
Lagbaja told newsmen that his mission was also to assess the operational strategies of commanders and reinvigorate where necessary ongoing Counter terrorism operations in the entire theatre of war.
“I came to the theatre this time around on an operational visit. I have just been briefed by the Theatre commander (TC) on the operational, administrative and other issues in the theatre.
“The whole essence of coming around this time is to have an opportunity to go round and physically interact with troops, hear from them so that the Army headquarters can take appropriate actions on the challenges confronting formations and units in the theatre with a view to bring stability and peace to the people.
“From here I will be going to Damaturu. I will talk with them to address the challenges we’ve observed in the theatre like that of kidnapping of civilians on the highways in Borno and the use of IEDs to attack troop convoy on the roads”. Said the Army Chief.
Chief Lagbaja commended the troops for staying on top of their acts adding that Combat
enablers will be provided to support ongoing operations to further ensure more pronounced stability in the region.
IEDs have been a recurring decimal in the Borno axis of the north Eastern war theatre in which several soldiers have paid the Supreme sacrifice due to IEDs planted on their trails.
Recently, some soldiers moving from Gwoza to replenish logistics supplies for troops in maiduguri lost their lives along the road due to IEDs planted by the terrorists against them.
Most of them perished while negotiating the bush paths while trying to escape from the main road where their truck first exploded during the ill fated trip taking out many of them instantly.
A couple of completed structures which includes that of a brand new complex for corporals was commissioned for use by troops who have dire accommodation challenges to cope with.
Army chief vows to address challenges of troops in North east Nigerian war theatre
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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