Military
Army war college begins tour of theatres of operations
Army war college begins tour of theatres of operations
Participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 6/2022 have embarked on internal security study tour to theatres of Operations Hadarin Daji and Whirl Stroke at Sokoto and Benue States.
The College Public Relations Officer, Maj Muhammed Maidawa, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Maidawa said the college Commandant, Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi and faculty members led the participants on the tour which commenced on Monday and ended on Thursday.
He said the tour was part of the course requirements for the Inter-agency Cooperation and Coordination in Military Operations Module.
According to him, it is intended to provide participants with the opportunity to appreciate the conduct and complexity inherent in joint and Inter-agency operations.
“The theme for the 2022 Internal Security Study Tour is “Developing Strategies for Operations in a Whole of Government/ Society Approach to Internal Security in Nigeria”.
“The tour which comprises of two teams will visit some military and security agencies` locations within the operations’ area of responsibility.
“The commandant, who is the overall tour Director, leads the team one visiting Operation Hadarin Daji, while the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies, Brig.-Gen. Usman Alkali, heads Team two visiting Operation Whirl Stroke,” he said.
Maidawa said the three-day tour was designed to enable participants, being commanders at operational level, to study the mandate, capabilities and challenges of the agencies participating in those operations.
According to him, the college has recently concluded its Environmental Study Tour 2022, which took the participants to North-West, South-South and South-West Geo-Political Zones of the country.
Army war college begins tour of theatres of operations
First Nigerian Female Officer Cadet Graduate from UK’s Royal Military Academy
By: Michael Mike
Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu has became the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).
The 24-year-old Princess was one of the 135 Officer Cadets to graduate during RMAS’ Sovereign’s Parade on Friday in London.
According to a statement on Friday by the Senior Communications & Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, British High Commission in Abuja, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, the parade marked the completion of 44 weeks of intensive training for the Officer Cadets of Commissioning Course 232.
She noted that at the ceremony, His Majesty King Charles was represented by the head of the French Army, Général d’armée Pierre SchilI, Chief of the Army Staff.
Akande-Alegbe said since the 1950s, several Nigerian officers including former Nigerian President Yakubu Gowan and the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye have become RMAS alumni. stating that Princess’ graduation as the first female and 190th Nigerian graduate, marks a significant milestone in UK’s long-standing commitment to supporting Nigeria’s Professional Military Education training, insisting that this commitment to close UK-Nigerian cooperation was affirmed during the recent UK- Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership talks held in February 2024.
The statement read that: “In 2018, Princess joined the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), in Kaduna State, Nigeria. During her second year at the NDA, she was appointed a Cadet Lance Corporal; a Cadet Sergeant in her fourth year and in her fifth year she was appointed to the role of Company Senior Under Officer Charlie (CSUO C). She held this appointment with two other female counterparts and made history as the first females to assume the position of CSUO in the academy. In her fourth year, she completed the Academics Wing of the commissioning course and achieved first class honours in Biological Sciences.
Speaking of her achievement, Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu said:
“It is a profound honour to be the first Nigerian female officer to commission from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This achievement is not mine alone, but a testament to the unwavering support of my family, mentors, instructors, and countless individuals who believed in me every step of the way. As I look ahead to the future, I am committed to representing Nigeria with pride, and to making a positive difference in the world.”
The statement added that; “The UK is proud to celebrate this historic occasion with Nigeria and congratulates newly Commissioned Officer Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu on her remarkable achievement.”
First Nigerian Female Officer Cadet Graduate from UK’s Royal Military Academy
Troops nutrialised 3 Boko Haram, rescued 9 from captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of 21 armored Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, have nutrialised three Boko Haram terrorists during a fighting patrol in Bama LGA of Borno State.
The terrorists were naturalized in Churchur village during a fighting patrol by the troops of 202 Battalion in conjunction with Hybrid forces. The troops also recovered 2 dane guns.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, that in a separate Operation in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force and HYBRID forces, the troops conducted clearance T Angwan Jingina and Bula Marwa on March 30, 2024.
The troops successfully rescued 9 persons comprising 3 adult females and 6 children.
The troops equally destroyed the hamlets in the camps of Boko Haram while the terrorists fled.
Troops nutrialised 3 Boko Haram, rescued 9 from captivity
Military
Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja
Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja
By: Babagana Wakil
The Nigerian Army is set to pay tribute to its brave personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during a recent operation in Okuama Community, Delta State.
The fallen soldiers, who were killed in action, will be laid to rest on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, at 3:00 pm at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
The solemn ceremony, organized by the Nigerian Army, will be a poignant moment of remembrance and respect for the fallen heroes. Military personnel, dignitaries, and members of the public are expected to gather to honour the courage and dedication of these brave individuals who selflessly served their country.
The burial service will serve as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform to protect the nation and uphold its security. It will also be a moment to express gratitude for their unwavering commitment and bravery in the face of danger.
As the nation mourns the loss of these gallant soldiers, the Nigerian Army stands united in solidarity to commemorate their service and sacrifice.
Nigerian Army to Interr Slain Soldiers in a Solemn Ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja
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