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COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
By: ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has commended the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for its exceptional efforts in maintaining the home front while their spouse are away on military duties, urging the new leadership to build on existing foundations of unity and an all encompassing association.
The COAS gave the commendation today, Wednesday 4 December 2024 while hosting the President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede and executive members of the Association who paid a courtesy visit on him at the Army Headquarters Conference Room, Abuja.
The Army Chief extolled NAOWA’s role in promoting unity and charity within the Nigerian Army community and beyond, emphasizing the importance of harmonious working relations to all her members.
The COAS commended NAOWA’s support to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja during the difficult period of the passing of the late COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja and urged them to strengthen the bond. Lt Gen Oluyede assured the association of his unflinching support towards the achievement of their organizational goals and agenda.
Speaking during her courtesy visit, President NAOWA, Mrs Mernan Oluyede, congratulated the COAS on his confirmation as the 24th Chief of Army Staff and acknowledged the NA’s role in NAOWA’s successes. She pointed out that her vision for NAOWA is focused on uniting the association while building on legacies of her predecessors.
Mrs Oluyede unveiled her mission statement as “Enhancing humanity through a steadfast commitment to unity, service and preservation of enduring legacies”, adding that the organization will also ensure fostering bonds among members of NAOWA while being focused on its mission through dedicated humanitarian initiatives and unwavering support for the military families.
The President NAOWA stated that the organization inspired quality living standards of members, ensures measurable growth in community impact, and creates a legacy of empowerment and service to generations to come.
The President NAOWA requested continuous support from the NA to achieve NAOWA’s aims and objectives. She emphasized NAOWA’s commitment to the NA, praying for sustained security and stability at the home front and the nation in general.
COAS LAUDS NAOWA FOR KEEPING THE HOME FRONT, URGES LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
By: Zagazola Makama
At least eight persons have been confirmed dead following an armed attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Sources said that the attack occurred in the early hours of Oct. 10.
The sources said that unknown gunmen invaded the village around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing eight residents.
“Two other persons sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment, while six others are still missing,” the sources said.
He said that at about 3:30 p.m., a combined team of security agencies including army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) visited the scene along with the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.
According to the sources, the corpses have been evacuated to the mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to locate the missing persons and apprehend the attackers.
Preliminary investigation, sources said, indicated that the attack may have been connected to a lingering land dispute in the area.
The security forces assured residents of intensified security patrols and urged anyone with useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
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Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
By: Zagazola Makama
A search-and-rescue operation has been launched to secure the release of a road construction worker abducted by gunmen in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:14 p.m. on Thursday along the Kunduru–Kadanya feeder road, when unknown assailants reportedly laid an ambush and kidnapped one Kabiru Bature, a 35-year-old driver attached to Stantech Road Construction Company.
The sources said that security forces were immediately mobilised to the area, blocked all potential escape routes, and initiated a cordon-and-search operation aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators.
The troops have been deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers, believed to have fled into the surrounding forest.
Efforts were ongoing as of the time of filing this report to rescue the victim safely and bring the abductors to justice.
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
The Troops of Operation HADIN KAI , in collaboration with police tactical teams and local hunters, have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Goni Dinari village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 5:56 a.m. on Friday when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded the village and set some houses ablaze.
The troops immediately alerted, leading to a swift joint response by troops, police tactical teams, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters.
“The attack was successfully repelled and normalcy has since been restored to the area,”sources said.
Troops had deployed to the village for confidence-building patrols, while monitoring and surveillance operations continued.
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga
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Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
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