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DG, NTAC Congratulates New NIA Boss on Appointment
DG, NTAC Congratulates New NIA Boss on Appointment
By: Michael Mike
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has described the appointment of Amb.Mohammed Mohammed as a resounding testimony to the famed capacity and experience of the outstanding Diplomat within a career that has spanned over three decades.
He added that Amb.Mohammed’s professional astuteness and experience have become for him a badge of honour from the entire years he has spent in the service of Nigeria in diverse places, including the years he spent at the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps as both an Acting Director General and Director of Programmes of the Agency.
The former federal lawmaker, who extended the felicitations of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps to the new NIA boss, lauded President Tinubu for identifying the sterling service qualities of the Diplomat and placing a round peg in a round hole.
Buba expressed the hope that the immediate past Nigeria’s Charge’ d’Affaires to Libya would draw from his wealth of experience to make all those, including Mr. President, who have invested trust and confidence in his ability to deliver on this new national charge, proud.
In a letter personally signed by the NTAC DG, a copy of which was made available to the media in Abuja, Buba stated: “Indeed, this new feather to your cap is a resounding testimony to your famed capacity and experience as an outstanding Diplomat, Careerist, top Civil Servant and, above all, a Distinguished Nigerian, all of which have become for you a badge of honour from the entire years you have spent in the service of our dear country, including the years you spent with us at the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) as both an Acting Director General and Director of Programmes.
“While we continue to rejoice with you and your numerous well-wishers across the globe on this quality milestone, we pray for the wisdom, brilliance as well as the strength of the body and mind to fulfill the desires of all those who have invested confidence and goodwill in your ability to succeed in this new national assignment.
“Once again, Your Excellency, Mr DG, for myself, my dear family and, indeed, on behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, of which you were a distinguished part, I heartily convey to you our very enormous congratulations on your grand elevation to the seat of DG,NIA.
“May Allah (SWT) strengthen you for this new task. Amin!”
The new Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed has served the nation in various capacities, including a stint at the State House, Abuja; in Islamabad, Pakistan, and lately in Tripoli ,Libya, from where he left to assume his current position, following the announcement of his name by the Presidency on Monday to fill the gap left by the immediate past DG of the Agency ,Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.
DG, NTAC Congratulates New NIA Boss on Appointment
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.
According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.
The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.
The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.
Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.
According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.
Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.
The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.
Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation
Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.
According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.
He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.
The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.
He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.
Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.
The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.
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