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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
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
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