Military
GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
By: Musa Adams
Major General Mayirenso Lander Saraso, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA Major General Mayirenso David Saraso, decorated eight newly promoted Master Warrant Officers (MWOs ) of the Division with their new badges of rank in an elaborate ceremony at the Division’s Auditorium located in Kawo, Kaduna State. The hitherto Warrant Officers were elevated to higher rank of MWOs in recognition of their hard work, dedication, exemplary leadership quality, exceptional performance, and outstanding contributions to the Nigerian Army (NA).
During the investiture, the GOC congratulated the newly promoted MWOs on attaining significant and monumental milestone in their career describing their promotion as a recognition of their discipline, hard work and dedication by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen OO Oluyede. He urged them to continue to uphold the trust and confidence placed on them by the NA and as well redouble their efforts in their respective places of deployment. He extended his appreciation to the families of the newly promoted MWOs for their unwavering support and urged them not to relent.
The newly promoted and decorated MWOs were Ibrahim Farouk, Edmond Ochonma, Ladi Mustapha, Halima Musa, Samson Philimon, Abubakar Dahiru, Samson Gureje and Smith Yele.
In his words of advice to the beneficiaries, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Lt Col IA Akabuike congratulated the MWOs for their well-deserved elevation and reminded them of the increased responsibility that comes with their new rank. He charged them to remain steadfast in their duties and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
In appreciation of the honour done to them, the most senior of the promoted MWO, Edmond Ochonma expressed gratitude to God for the privilege and extended their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the COAS for the rare privilege. He also thanked the GOC for his sterling leadership and fatherly support pledged their unwavering commitment to uphold the duties and values of the NA at all times.
GENERAL SARASO DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS WITH THEIR NEW BADGES OF RANK
Military
Military Air Strike Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters, Destroys Vehicles in Badu Village in Borno
Military Air Strike Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters, Destroys Vehicles in Badu Village in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
A preliminary intelligence assessment has indicated that a military air strikes on an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) position at Badu village, south of Gudumbali in Borno State, killed more than 40 fighters and destroyed two vehicles and about 20 motorcycles.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the strike, conducted on Oct. 10, targeted a concentration of ISWAP’s elite Murabitun fighters believed to have been deployed in the area for mobile patrols and surveillance.
According to the preliminary intelligence report, a prominent Qaid (commander) was among those reportedly killed, while the majority of the casualties were recorded inside and around a building hit during the air operation.
The Murabitun fighters are described as an elite mobile patrol element of ISWAP, typically deployed for periods of two to four weeks to conduct opportunistic attacks and provide early warning along the Gudumbali–Kukawa–Gajiram corridor.
Their reported mission in the area is to deter the advance of Nigerian troops towards the Lake Chad region.
Sources further said that ISWAP elements arriving from the Lake Chad area visited Badu at first light on Oct. 11 to evacuate surviving casualties and recover those affected by the strike.
The sources also alleged that the arriving fighters engaged Fulani herders around the abandoned village.
Further details on the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the reported engagement with the herders, were still being awaited as of the latest intelligence update.
Military Air Strike Kills Over 40 ISWAP Fighters, Destroys Vehicles in Badu Village in Borno
Brig.-Gen. Ayoola Takes Over as Chief of Staff of Operation Enduring Peace
By Zagazola Makama
Brig.-Gen. T.A. Ayoola has taken over as the Chief of Staff of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) from Brig.-Gen. M.S. Sule in Jos, Plateau State.
The handing and taking over ceremony took place at about 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Headquarters of Operation Enduring Peace, Jos.
Security sources said the ceremony was conducted smoothly, marking the formal transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing Chief of Staff to his successor.
Brig.-Gen. Sule handed over the position to Brig.-Gen. Ayoola during the brief ceremony.l
Operation Enduring Peace is responsible for security operations aimed at maintaining peace and stability across its area of responsibility in Plateau State and surrounding communities.
Brig.-Gen. Ayoola Takes Over as Chief of Staff of Operation Enduring Peace
COAS Deepens Military-Traditional Institution Partnership for National Security
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional institutions and host communities to enhance intelligence gathering and national security.
Shaibu gave the assurance on Friday, Oct. 9, when he paid homage to the Andoma of Doma Kingdom, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Ahmadu Aliyu Ogga Onawo, at his palace in Doma, Nasarawa State.
The COAS was in Doma for the graduation ceremony of an elite Special Forces Battalion trained at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in the kingdom.
He acknowledged the strategic role of traditional institutions and host communities in intelligence gathering, early warning, community trust and the promotion of sustainable peace.
Shaibu appreciated the Andoma and the people of Doma for their continued support and hospitality, stressing that a whole-of-society approach remained vital to addressing contemporary security challenges.
He noted that cooperation between the military, traditional rulers and local communities was essential to strengthening security operations and building public confidence.
In his response, the Andoma commended the COAS for his leadership and the establishment of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, describing the facility as a significant contribution to the kingdom.
The traditional ruler pledged the continued support of the institution and the people of Doma to the Nigerian Army, while offering prayers for lasting peace, stability and security across the country.
The visit underscores the importance of civil-military cooperation and the role of traditional institutions in supporting security efforts and fostering peaceful coexistence in host communities.
COAS Deepens Military-Traditional Institution Partnership for National Security
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