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GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
By: Polycarp Okoye
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
Following Nigerian Army (NA) recent promotion of its deserving personnel within the rank and files, as promulgated by NA Department of Personnel Management (DPM), the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division NA, Major General Obinna Onubogu, has decorated 29 Master Warrant Officers (MWOs), who are amongst the beneficiaries, and serving within 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR). The decoration ceremony took place at Headquarters (HQ), 2 Division Auditorium, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ibadan, on 9 December 2024.
General Onubogu, while making remarks at the event, commended the newly promoted MWOs for their exceptional dedication to service of the NA and the entire country; urging them to continue to demonstrate and sustain highest standards of professionalism and commitment to the NA and nation building.
He further urged the beneficiaries to take advantage of the various retirement schemes established by the NA as they draw closer to their exit points, while encouraging them to build legacies worthy of emulation which would serve as guiding principles to those coming behind them.
While congratulating the newly promoted MWOs, the Commander, 2 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Haruna Dasuki, told them that their new status would expectedly attract additional responsibilities, which when adequately sustained, will justify the confidence the NA reposes on them. He charged the beneficiaries to live up to the expectations of their new ranks, urging them to keep inspiring their colleagues, particularly the younger soldiers.
MWO Saidu Ladan, who delivered vote of thanks on behalf of his other colleagues, thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, NAM, for finding them worthy of being promoted. He further appreciated the GOC, for providing enabling and conducive working environment for all personnel of the Division to develop requisite professional skills to deliver on the Division’s mandate.
The investiture ceremony which marked a significant milestone in the careers of the promoted soldiers was well attended by Principal Staff Officers of the Division, Units and Formations Commanders, Officers and Soldiers as well as families and well wishers of the beneficiaries. The decoration was beautifully enhanced by exchange of pleasantries amongst the beneficiaries and their families with group photographs to bring the event to a close.
GOC 2 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY DECORATES 29 NEWLY PROMOTED MASTER WARRANT OFFICERS
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
By: Zagazola Makama
A wild elephant has killed a farmer, identified as Mr. Kalamu, in Itasin-Imobi community, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, when the elephant reportedly invaded the victim’s farm and attacked him, leading to his death.
Residents told Zagazola Makama that the elephant had been a persistent threat in the area for over four years, frequently destroying farmlands and fishing equipment.
“This elephant keeps coming into our community to destroy our crops, damage our fishing nets, and now it has taken a life,” a resident said.
The community has since appealed to the Ogun State Government and relevant wildlife authorities to intervene urgently and prevent further loss of life and property.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry or Environment.
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two Boko Haram terrorists and recovered large quantities of logistics items following a successful ambush operation in Bula Daburu village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation was part of Operation Desert Sanity IV aimed at disrupting terrorist supply networks.
Sources said that the operation was carried out at about 6:00 p.m. on Monday at a suspected Boko Haram crossing point
During the engagement, contact was made with terrorist logistics elements. The troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the insurgents to flee in disarray, abandoning their supplies.
Two terrorists were neutralised during the exchange, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.
After the area was exploited, troops recovered eight bicycles, two 50kg bags of rice, 60 pieces of macaroni, 60 pairs of rubber shoes, 10 welding filing machines, and 12 mats.
Operation Desert Sanity IV is a renewed offensive by the Joint Task Force (North East) aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action and cutting off their logistics corridors across the North East theatre.
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State.
Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that the operation was part of renewed and sustained offensives directed by the military high command to deny terrorists freedom of action in the North East theatre.
The incident occurred at about 2:01 a.m. on Tuesday, when troops of Operation HADIN KAI positioned in an ambush along the strategic route, sighted a group of terrorists attempting to lay mines on a bridge.
The troops immediately engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their equipment and flee into the surrounding bush in disarray.
Two IEDs were recovered at the scene, while there were no casualties recorded among the troops.
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
Elephant kills farmer in Ijebu East, Ogun community seeks government intervention
Troops neutralise terrorists, recover logistics items in Bama, Borno
Troops foil IED-laying attempt by terrorists along Marte–Dikwa road
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