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COAS COMMISSIONS 12 BLOCKS OF ACCOMMODATION FOR SOLDIERS OF 223 BATTALION ZURU

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COAS COMMISSIONS 12 BLOCKS OF ACCOMMODATION FOR SOLDIERS OF 223 BATTALION ZURU

COAS COMMISSIONS 12 BLOCKS OF ACCOMMODATION FOR SOLDIERS OF 223 BATTALION ZURU

… urges troops to intensify operations against bandits

By: Michael Mike

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commissioned 13 blocks of self-contained accommodation for soldiers and their families at 223 Battalion, Dakkarawa Barracks, Zuru in Kebbi state. The COAS commissioned the project today, Wednesday 4 May 2022, while continuing his operational tour of 8 Division Area of Responsibility in the North West.

Delivering his remarks at the commissioning ceremony, Gen Yahaya stated that his visit was to assess the current security situation and troops’ readiness, as well as obtain firsthand information on the state of infrastructure in the barracks. He added, that having inspected the Barracks, he was determined to provide requisite infrastructural development that will enhance the welfare of troops and their families in the barracks. 

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General Yahaya further assured the barracks community that additional 12 blocks will be renovated and remodelled, aside a mini water work that will be constructed to mitigate the perennial water shortage in the barracks.

The COAS disclosed that the intervention was necessitated by his drive to create a conducive environment for soldiers’ families to enable troops effectively carryout their duties in the right frame of mind where ever they are deployed. He urged the troops to intensify ongoing operations against the bandits and other criminals in their area of responsibility.

The COAS also paid an obeisance visit to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd), where he commended the  Royal father for his support to troops. He called on the traditional institution to work hand in gloves with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to defeat banditry.

Responding, the highly revered monarch assured the COAS of his continuous support to restore normalcy in his domain.

COAS COMMISSIONS 12 BLOCKS OF ACCOMMODATION FOR SOLDIERS OF 223 BATTALION ZURU

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA

By: Samson Nantip

Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.

Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle

By Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully foiled a banditry attack along Inono Feeder Road, near Gidan Zuma, after a swift response by security forces forced the assailants to flee into the Saminaka Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 8:08 p.m., a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to block the road, likely targeting travelers and local residents.

Upon receiving the distress call, security agencies swiftly mobilized to engage the assailants in a gun duel.

The bandits, overwhelmed by superior firepower, fled into the nearby Saminaka Forest, sustaining severe gunshot injuries in the process.

Security forces recovered one Honda motorcycle, suspected to belong to the fleeing bandits.

Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle

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Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed

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Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected hoodlum was fatally injured while attempting to escape after he and two others invaded the Nigerian Army Liaison Office in Maitama, Abuja.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:20 p.m. when three unidentified hoodlums stormed the facility located at No. 38 Euphrates Street, Maitama. Upon sighting soldiers on duty, they attempted to flee.

One of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the escape attempt and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects managed to escape.

The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command is leading efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.

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