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Army organized seminar for media influencers in Yobe
Army organized seminar for media influencers in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Army Headquarters Department of Civil Military Affairs organized the 32nd edition of the Social Media Influencers Seminar on behalf of the Nigerian Army on March 7 and 24 at Land Mark Hall, CEDARS Shopping and Recreational Hub, Damaturu, Yobe State.
The seminar was designed to offer a conducive environment for all social media influencers, bloggers, media practitioners, and the general public to freely interact with members of the Nigerian Army towards promoting national security.
The 32nd edition of the seminar was themed “Emerging Trends on Social Media Impact on National Security.”
During the seminar, two lectures were presented to the participants titled “The Responsibility of Social Media Influencers and Bloggers in Promoting National Cohesion and Security” and “Responsible Behavior on Social Media and Implications for National Security.”
In his remarks, the Threatre Commander Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, who is the special guest of honor, Major General W. Shaibu, said that the Nigerian Army will always be grateful for the contributions and support of young people, especially those of Yobe and other states within the North East of Nigeria, who have been of immense value in the fight against insurgency.
Able to be represented by Commander Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai, Major General MLD Saraso expressed his sincere appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General TA Lagbaja, for his exceptional and strategic leadership in piloting the affairs of the Nigerian Army and conducting all its activities for the benefit of humanity.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Civil Military Affairs, Majo-General NC Ugbo, reiterated that the security of our dear nation is a collective responsibility; therefore, the Nigerian Army and other security agencies cannot do it alone.
He pointed out that the members of any community need to pay attention to their environment and support the activities of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies geared towards ensuring a peaceful and viable economic environment in Yobe State and Nigeria.
In his keynote address, the representative from Yobe state government, the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, who was represented by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information and Culture, Alhaji Modu, appreciated and commended the commitments and sacrifices of the Nigerian Army in the fight against insurgency in the North East, most especially the troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai in Damaturu, Yobe state.
He further reiterated that social media influencers should always exercise caution in the content they create and share on their platforms. Adding to that, all must be vigilant against the propagation of fake news and misinformation that can harm national security interests and jeopardize the safety of their own communities.
Army organized seminar for media influencers in Yobe
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on April 15 when troops deployed at Kyado responded to a distress call on kidnapping activities in the area.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly moved to the scene, prompting the kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.
The sources added that the troops successfully rescued the two victims and reunited them with their families.
Security operations have been intensified in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further incidents.
Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Benue
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested the second-in-command to a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Auta, alongside his wife in Gombe State following an intelligence-led tracking operation across multiple locations.
Sources said the suspects, identified as Bala, popularly known as “Pakapaka,” and his wife, Zulaha Bala, were intercepted after fleeing from Dajin Madam Forest in Plateau State.
According to the sources, the arrests were the result of sustained intelligence surveillance and coordinated ground tracking by security operatives targeting fleeing members of the criminal network.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement in the group’s activities and possible connections with other cells operating within and outside the region.
In a related development, troops conducted follow-up patrols around Bayar village in the Duguri axis after intelligence indicated that the main bandit kingpin had fled into the area.
However, no contact was made during the search operation.
Security sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area with sustained patrols aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement and disrupting their operational networks across Plateau, Taraba, and adjoining states.
Troops arrest bandit kingpin’s Deputy, wife in Gombe following intelligence operation
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops conducting ongoing clearance operations under Operation Wutan Daji have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and arrested key associates of a fleeing bandit leader during coordinated offensives across forested areas linking Plateau and Taraba States.
A military source said the operations, carried out on April 15 and 16, involved troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with an Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) tactical team.
According to the source, the operations were conducted in the Dajin Madam and Kumbodoro forest axis, spanning parts of Plateau and Taraba States.
The source said the sustained offensive led to the recovery of 12 kidnapped victims who escaped from their captors during the pressure mounted by troops.
The victims were subsequently taken into custody for profiling before being moved to an Internally Displaced Persons facility in Fukuk.
Troops also recovered a Dane gun, a fabricated AK-47 rifle and a power bank during the operation.
Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, arrest kingpin’s aides in Plateau–Taraba forest operations
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