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Army Day Celebration: 90 Amphibious Battalion Distributes Educational Materials To Primary Schools in Delta
Army Day Celebration: 90 Amphibious Battalion Distributes Educational Materials To Primary Schools in Delta
As part of activities to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day Celebration for year 2022, 90 Amphibious Battalion, Koko distributed educational materials and instructional aids to primary schools in Sapele, Okpe, Ethiope West and Warri North Local Government Areas of Delta State.
The primary schools visited include Adana-Okpe Model Primary School Oreorokpe, in Okpe LGA and Oton Primary School in Sapele LGA of Delta State. Others are Jesse Primary School, Jesse and Uherevie Primary School, Oghara both in Ethiope West LGA as well as Ojomba Primary School in Warri North LGA of Delta State.
The educational outreach, our correspondent gathered, was in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff and guidance of 63 Brigade Commander in Asaba to improve civil-military relations and to encourage education as a veritable tool for a successful future and a secured society according to the Commanding Officer of 90 Amphibious Battalion, Major J.O Ajongbo while addressing the pupils.
The Commanding Officer stated, “We decided to culminate the week-long Nigerian Army Day Celebration for year 2022 with the distribution of educational materials and instructional aids owing to the importance of education in nation building. We are distributing these materials to encourage primary school pupils to focus on their studies and not engage in social vices. The exercise will also inspire the pupils to be good citizens of Nigeria and worthy representatives of their various communities.”
The children in their joyous mood appreciated the gesture and thanked the Nigerian Army in its efforts to defend and promote the Nigeria’s unity.
The Chairman Ethiope West LGA, Hon Nelson Oghenedoro Owosu in his remarks, expressed gratitude to the Army for the kind gesture. Hon Owosu thanked the Nigerian Army for supporting the schools with the outreach and promised to ensure that the materials are be put to good use by the schools.
In the same vein, the Vice Chairman of Warri North LGA, Hon Solomon Milkie who also witnessed the event at Ojomba Primary School, thanked Maj J.O Ajongbo while stating that he is an Alumni of the school and the gesture was unprecedented.
He encouraged the pupils to take their education seriously in other to achieve greatness in life.
Relatedly, the Chairman of Orerokpe Community in Okpe LGA, Comrade Francis Ijejona said that the outreach was an epoch-making event that will be forever remembered by the pupils. Comrade Ijejona said that he was happy that, the Army is giving back to the society, as always and prayed the Almighty God protects all Nigerian Army soldiers and grant them all-round victory.
The Commanding Officer, Major Ajongbo also presented gifts and souvenirs to the teachers in appreciation of their service and to encourage them for their role in training future leaders and contributions to national development.
Army Day Celebration: 90 Amphibious Battalion Distributes Educational Materials To Primary Schools in Delta
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
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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.
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
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