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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
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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