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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
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
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