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CIC ASSURES DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY OF INFANTRY CORPS SUPPORT
CIC ASSURES DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY OF INFANTRY CORPS SUPPORT
By: Abidoye Olusegun
The Commander Infantry Corps (CIC) Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim OFR has assured the Commandant DEPOT Nigerian Army ( NA) of the Infantry Corps’ continued support to the DEPOT NA. The CIC gave the assurance today Wednesday 5 February 2025 during the courtesy visit of the Commandant DEPOT NA, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed to the Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre (HQ ICC).
In his remarks, the CIC congratulated the Commandant on his appointment as the Commandant DEPOT NA, describing the appointment as a well deserved product of hard work and merit given the Commandant’s antecedents in staff, command and instructional capacities, adding that that he was very optimistic that the Commandant would make the NA proud.
Major General Ibrahim said the training collaboration request made by the Commandant was a welcome development on the part of the Infantry, saying the Corps would liase with the Army Headquarters for the formalization of the approval. He added that more Infantry instructors would be identified and posted into the institution as requested by the Commandant.
The CIC further stated that efforts are ongoing to reposition the Infantry Corps. He lauded the achievements of the immediate past CIC, who is the current Chief of Army Staff, promising to build on the achievements.
Major General Ibrahim noted a gradual improvement in the nation’s security, charging all officers and infantry units to work harder to sustain and improve on this. He however encouraged all infantry officers to look inward to Jaji emphasizing that Jaji is the home of the Infantry.
Speaking earlier in his remarks, the Commandant DEPOT NA, Major General Ahmadu Mohammed congratulated the CIC on his appointment as the Commander of the Infantry Corps and thanked the CIC for the warm reception given to him and his entourage.
The Chief Buffalo stated that he came to HQ ICC to request the CIC inputs where the CIC deems it necessary on the training programme to enhance training of recruits in the DEPOT NA.
He said he looked up to the CIC’s advice as a mentor and senior colleague who would want him to succeed.
The Commandant requested for a combined training exercise between the DEPOT NA and the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, saying the combined training exercise would expose the recruits to what operations is all about at the section,platoon, battalion and brigade level with their future officers playing their roles. He also requested posting of instructors from the Corps to the DEPOT NA to ameliorating challenges facing the institution.
The courtesy visit was graced by the Chief of Staff HQ ICC, Brigadier General Kasim Sidi , Acting Director Research and Development, Col Sani Mohammed as well as other Staff Officers of the HQ ICC and DEPOT NA.
Highlights of the visit were exchange of souvenirs between the CIC and the Commandant , signing of the visitors book and group photographs to conclude the visit.
CIC ASSURES DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY OF INFANTRY CORPS SUPPORT
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.
Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.
The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.
Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.
The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.
They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.
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