Military
General Abdussalam assures stakeholders of sustained enabling environment for oil production in Niger Delta
General Abdussalam assures stakeholders of sustained enabling environment for oil production in Niger Delta
By: Michael Mike
Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6th Division, Nigerian Army, and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, has reassured stakeholders of the continuous provision of an enabling environment to ensure seamless oil production in the Niger Delta region (NDR).
The assurance was conveyed during the 6 Division Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) held at Port Harcourt Barracks.
According to Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Major General Abdussalam emphasized that the sustained enabling environment aimed to facilitate the Federal Government of Nigeria in achieving and possibly surpassing its oil production targets for the year 2024.
He called on all stakeholders to collaborate to realize this goal.
Major General Abdussalam highlighted the significance of WASA, describing it as a platform meant to strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers, and their families.
Additionally, he noted that it provided an avenue for informal social interaction and a forum for the barracks community to showcase its rich and diverse cultural heritage.
The event also marks the conclusion of the training year and the beginning of a new year.
The GOC reaffirmed the success of the 2023 training exercises, particularly underscoring the impact of the annual Exercise STILL WATERS III in curtailing criminal activities in the NDR.
He detailed the achievements during the exercise, including over 1,112 arrests, the destruction of 233 illegal refineries, seizures of 1,111,900 liters of illegally refined products, the arrest of 72 trucks/vehicles, and the capture of over 356 arms and ammunition.
Major General Abdussalam emphasized that these accomplishments align with the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lieutenant General Toareed Lagbaja’s command philosophy.
The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, acknowledged WASA as an age-old tradition in the Nigerian Army, fostering bonds among officers, soldiers, their families, and friends.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Governor Fubara commended the selfless efforts of the Nigerian Army, particularly the 6th Division, in confronting criminality in the state and the nation.
He assured the people of continuous support of the State Government to the Nigerian Army.
During the vote of thanks, Brigadier General Eddet Effiong, the Commander of 6 Division Garrison and Chairman of the Central Organizing Committee, expressed gratitude for the success of the event.
He thanked the Chief of Army Staff for his support and Major General Abdussalam for the opportunity to serve in his capacity.
General Effiong extended appreciation to everyone who contributed to making the event a success.
Highlights of the occasion included cultural displays, comedy performances, a tug of war competition, the presentation of awards, and the observance of the regimental beating of the retreat.
General Abdussalam assures stakeholders of sustained enabling environment for oil production in Niger Delta
Nigerian Troops rescue 2 Kidnap victims in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN on Tuesday rescued two kidnapped victims during an aggressive patrol in plateau state.
The operation dubbed “HAKORIN DAMISA IV,” thwarted the kidnap attempt along Maraban Jama’a road in Jos LGA.
Intelligence sources told Zagazoma Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the troops deployed at Bisichi while responding to the distressed call on the kidnapping activities, stormed to the scene and discovered a brown Peugeot.
The sources said that the troops conducted a search Operation in the surrounding bushes and rescued the owner of the vehicle one Mr Abdul Bello along with another lady Miss Sekyen MELODY Yapshak who was kidnapped at her parents residence opposite Nigeria Police college.
The rescued victims were taken to the police college clinic for medical check and the vehicle was moved to the troops location for further action.
The source emphasized the commitment of OPSH to maintaining its efforts toward tackling security threats in the region.
He also highlighted that the operation will continue to target criminal elements and bring them to justice.
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Nigerian Troops rescue 2 Kidnap victims in Plateau
Military
NAF airstrikes hit Bello Turji’s camp in Sokoto, exterminate scores of fighters including 3 bandit kingpins
NAF airstrikes hit Bello Turji’s camp in Sokoto, exterminate scores of fighters including 3 bandit kingpins
By: Zagazola Makama
Airstrikes conducted by the Air component of Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on April 27, 2024, at Bello Turji’s camp in KAGARA forest located between Shinkafi in Zamfara and Isa LGA in Sokoto, has resulted in the killing of . scores of fighters including three top bandit kingpins.
It was gathered that the Air strikes were conducted a few hours after the terrorists carried out a reprisal attack on a unit of Civilian Joint Task force at Forward Operating Base ISA, in response to the killing of 7 bandits and recovery of 7 AK47 rifles, 4 x motorcycles and other items. Eight Civilian Joint Task Force paid the supreme price during a gunbattle with the bandits.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that acting on intelligence on withdrawal of the attackers towards the axis of Shinkafi, the Air component immediately dispatched aircraft to track down the terrorists.
Sources said that the terrorists were trailed to Kagara Forest under a Mango tree between Shinkafi and Isa. Consequently, NAF aircraft attacked the camp in multiple waves, leading to the instant obliteration of scores of the terrorists.
The fleeing bandits were intercepted and mopped up by the ground troops in an ambush at Makwaruwa village in Sabon Birni of ISA lGA.
Battle damage assessment indicated that some top bandits like KACHALLAH UBAN DABA, DAN JANGERU and DOGO NA HANTS, while 13 bandits sustained various degrees of injuries. Bello Turji reportedly escaped the attack.
Zagazola understands that the wounded bandits were sneaked into Kagara under ISA and receiving treatment in a Primary school.
The sources said that shortly after the killing Bello Turji’s fighters, the surviving angry fighters stormed Rijiya Malladan and Harin Shalla in ISA where they set the village in flames and destroyed food items. They were, however, pushed back by the Joint troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in collaboration with government backed militia, otherwise known as Yan sa Kai.
The preceding week has no doubt been eventful, especially for Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in Northwest Nigeria. Alongside the Land Component and other security agencies, aircraft under these operational theatres have ensured that terrorist, insurgents and other criminal elements operating in the regions do not constitute significant security threats to innocent citizens within the regions.
NAF airstrikes hit Bello Turji’s camp in Sokoto, exterminate scores of fighters including 3 bandit kingpins
Nigeria: Troops stormed terrorist den, rescuing 44 in Borno
By: Our Reporter
The troops of Operation Lake Sanity IIII, a subsidiary of Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 44 women, children, and the elderly after a major incursion into the insurgents’ dens in Timbuktu Triangle in Damboa LGA in Borno State.
It was gathered that the victims were rescued after some ISWAP fighters were subdued by the troops of Sector 2 Special Forces troops in collaboration with HYBRID and the Civilian Joint Task Force on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
NEWSng learned that the rescued victims include 28 children, 14 women, and 2 men. However, no military casualties were recorded on the side of troops during the operation.
The sources said that the troops’ resilience and doggedness are unwavering as further exploitation to complete annihilation of the insurgents is being sustained in the mountainous environment.
Nigeria: Troops stormed terrorist den, rescuing 44 in Borno
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