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GOC 2 DIVISION VISITS FORMER CDS
GOC 2 DIVISION VISITS FORMER CDS
By: Our Reporter
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Obinna Onubogu, on Wednesday 4 September 2024, paid a courtesy visit to Lieutenant General Ipoola Akinrinade (Rtd), CFR FSS at his home town in Ile Ife, Osun State. General Akinrinade, was a former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) as well as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) during the second republic. He served as COAS from Oct 1979 – Apr 1980, and was CDS from 1980 – 1981.
General Onubogu, said that the visit to such a high ranking retired military officer, was appropriate to pay due homage to a man who once steered the ship of the NA and the military in general; adding that meeting him was an opportunity to draw from the veteran’s wealth of knowledge in service to nation.
The retired service chief, shared several stories of his vast experiences while in active service. He said serving the nation in the military, especially as COAS and CDS, was a life time opportunity for him to contribute his quoter to nation building.
General Akinrinade, noted that the increasing insecurity in the nation is worrisome, while expressing confidence in the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, NAM, to bring the ugly situation to a conclusive end, and to the benefits of all Nigerians. He said the NA is obviously working hard to ensure a crime free society that guarantees safety of lives and property. He also commended the GOC 2 Division NA, for the sustained efforts to ensure that 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR), remains calm and safe.
Lieutenant General Akinrinade, urged Nigerians to provide necessary information which he said, would assist the NA and other security agencies to effectively fight the current insecurity bedeviling the nation. He noted that security is everyone’s responsibility, and as such, all hands must be on deck to ensure that the enemies of Nigeria are given a permanent bloody nose. He applauded the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continuous support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies to effectively discharge their constitutional responsibilities.
GOC 2 DIVISION VISITS FORMER CDS
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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