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General Chris Musa commends Defense attaches in Nigeria over visit to Theatre Command centre
General Chris Musa commends Defense attaches in Nigeria over visit to Theatre Command centre
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Chris Musa has commended the defense attaches of some Embassies in Nigeria for visiting the North East war theatre.
General Musa gave the commendation Thursday evening during a dinner he hosted for 17 defense attaches who paid a working visit to the headquarters of war operations against lingering insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria.
General Musa who was flanked by top Commanders of the theatre Headquarters including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Waidi Shaibu described the visit of the diplomats as heart warming to him.
“It’s been a long time that we had this array of friends here like this. From where I am standing, what I see is a United Nations of some sorts” He posited.
General Musa appreciated the diplomats for coming to the theatre to see things for themselves and for following a long shedule which started with receiving briefings from the theatre conference hall and a visit to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) before settling down to unwind at the dinner session.
To the humanitarian partners present on the occasion, Musa urged them to continue the good work adding that
“the success of your work at the United Nations makes our work much easier.
“Let me assure you that we will not relent but to continue until we get to our final destination”
The GOC Major General Waidi Shaibu equally commended the team for coming to see things as they are in the theatre on their own from Njamena Chad.
The commander sector 1 revealed that they were delibrately taken to certain areas of the Maiduguri metropolis without notice to see things for themselves unhindered as residents went about their daily affairs in peace unlike reports they may have been getting that the city has been laid waist completely by terrorists.
Leader of the delegation, Major General Edward Buba, who is also the Director of foreign liaison at the Defense Headquarters in his remarks said that many gains were made from the visit by the diplomats.
Responding to questions after the dinner from this reporter, General Buba said “We came to have an on the spot assessment of the operations here in the North East of the Country.
“It would help us make bilateral progress by way of promotion of good will and even more from individual countries represented in the team.
“This is because during the tour some requests were made and those who have strong bilateral relationship with the country will surely be doing one thing or the other with us in our bid to end this war.
The attaches from Uganda, Zambia, Gambia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, France, Cote d’ivoire, China, India, Morocco, Poland, Sierra Leone, South Korea, Ukraine, Denmark and Algeria have since left for Abuja.
General Chris Musa commends Defense attaches in Nigeria over visit to Theatre Command centre
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.
Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.
The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.
Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.
Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State
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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.
In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.
As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.
However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.
In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.
The victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued
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