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DSSP HOSTS 2024 STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE; COAS PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
DSSP HOSTS 2024 STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE; COAS PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
By: Our Reporter
The Department of Special Services and Programmes (DSSP) successfully conducted its 3-day Annual Army Officers’ Mess and Suites Stakeholders Conference 2024, with the theme, “Improving the Efficiency of the Army Officers’ Mess and Suites for Enhanced Productivity.” The conference took place from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the College Lecture Hall, Army War College Nigeria, Asokoro, Abuja.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen OO Oluyede, the Director General Land Forces Simulation Centre, Major General Usman Yusuf, highlighted the critical importance of efficient coordination and management of the Nigerian Army’s welfare investments. He emphasized that improving the Army Officers’ Mess and Suites (AOMS) remains essential for sustainability and delivering premium services to personnel.
Major General Yusuf acknowledged challenges such as high electricity tariffs, rising fuel costs, and expensive maintenance. However, he assured participants that the Nigerian Army leadership is committed to exploring viable solutions to mitigate these issues and ensure efficient service delivery. He also commended the DSSP for its proactive efforts in repositioning AOMS and urged the department to continue innovating to enhance productivity in the hospitality sector.
“I commend the CSSP and his staff for organizing this conference,” he stated. “The DSSP must continue building on its accomplishments while exploring opportunities to innovate and expand the hospitality services footprint. On behalf of the Nigerian Army, I also extend our gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his unwavering support and strategic guidance to the Army.”
In his welcome address, the Chief of Special Services and Programmes (CSSP), Major General Henry Wesley, reiterated DSSP’s commitment to improving and expanding the services provided by AOMS. He noted that under the COAS’s directive, the department aims to position AOMS for competitive service delivery and profitability, with plans to extend its reach to major cities across Nigeria.
“This conference is an opportunity to review the year’s activities and chart a course for 2025 as we prepare for the COAS Annual Conference next week,” Major General Wesley said. He added that the event brought together representatives of all AOMS nationwide, along with hospitality industry professionals, regulators, and other stakeholders, to exchange ideas and share best practices for improved service delivery.
The conference featured two insightful lectures: “Time Management and Productivity in Hospitality Business,” delivered by Mr. Aturu Samson, and “Teamwork and Collaboration in the Hospitality Industry,” presented by Engr Chibuikem Diala. These sessions provided participants with actionable strategies to enhance efficiency and collaboration within the Army’s hospitality establishments.
The conference was marked by the presentation of souvenirs to guest speakers and resource persons, as well as a group photograph to commemorate the gathering of distinguished stakeholders and industry experts.
DSSP HOSTS 2024 STAKEHOLDERS CONFERENCE; COAS PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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