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BUILDING CAPACITY OF FUTURE MILITARY LEADERS: STUDENTS OF AFCSC SENIOR COURSE 47 VISIT HEADQUARTERS 1 DIVISION
BUILDING CAPACITY OF FUTURE MILITARY LEADERS: STUDENTS OF AFCSC SENIOR COURSE 47 VISIT HEADQUARTERS 1 DIVISION
By: Musa Adam
The students of Senior Course 47, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji, visited Headquarters 1 Division Nigerian Army on Friday, January 17, 2025. The tour was meant to familiarize the students with the organization and operational activities of a typical Infantry Division in the Nigerian Army.
The 387 participants, comprising 262 Nigerian Army Officers, 60 Nigerian Navy Officers, 57 Nigerian Air Force Officers, and 8 international Students, 2 each from Botswana and Tanzania and one each from Kingdom of Eswatini, Mali, Republic of Chad and The Gambia were received at the 2 Battalion Training Shed/Parade Ground, in Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna.
In his welcome remarks, Brigadier General David Nwakonobi, representing the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso, emphasized the critical partnership between AFCSC and 1 Division. He highlighted the Division’s support in training future leaders of the country’s Armed Forces and those of allied nations.
Brigadier General Nwakonobi reassured the College of the Division’s continuous support in facilitating field exercises and other training programmes. The Division showcased its combat readiness through a static display of infantry weapons, artillery guns and other communication and engineer support equipments.
According to Lt Col U Tanimu, the Sponsor Directing Staff for the visit, the operational tour provided the students with firsthand insights into the Division’s efforts to combat insecurity in its Area of Operational Responsibility. This knowledge will enhance the students’ capacity to address Nigeria’s dynamic security situation.
Major MI Kisira, a student, also expressed gratitude to the Division for the package, particularly the static displays and demonstrations. He noted that the visit deepened their understanding of operational capabilities and would have a lasting impact on their careers.
The visit included a detailed brief on the organization of 1 Division and Operation FANSAN YAMMA, static displays of weapons and equipment, an interactive session, exchange of souvenirs, signing of visitors book, and group photographs.
BUILDING CAPACITY OF FUTURE MILITARY LEADERS: STUDENTS OF AFCSC SENIOR COURSE 47 VISIT HEADQUARTERS 1 DIVISION
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
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