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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
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
By: Zagazola Makama
At least eight persons have been confirmed dead following an armed attack on Nindama village in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Sources said that the attack occurred in the early hours of Oct. 10.
The sources said that unknown gunmen invaded the village around 3:30 a.m., shooting sporadically and killing eight residents.
“Two other persons sustained critical injuries and are currently receiving treatment, while six others are still missing,” the sources said.
He said that at about 3:30 p.m., a combined team of security agencies including army, police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) visited the scene along with the Executive Chairman of Kokona LGA, Hon. Agbawu M. Agbawu.
According to the sources, the corpses have been evacuated to the mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to locate the missing persons and apprehend the attackers.
Preliminary investigation, sources said, indicated that the attack may have been connected to a lingering land dispute in the area.
The security forces assured residents of intensified security patrols and urged anyone with useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.
Gunmen kill eight in Nasarawa village attack
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Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
By: Zagazola Makama
A search-and-rescue operation has been launched to secure the release of a road construction worker abducted by gunmen in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:14 p.m. on Thursday along the Kunduru–Kadanya feeder road, when unknown assailants reportedly laid an ambush and kidnapped one Kabiru Bature, a 35-year-old driver attached to Stantech Road Construction Company.
The sources said that security forces were immediately mobilised to the area, blocked all potential escape routes, and initiated a cordon-and-search operation aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators.
The troops have been deployed to track the movements of the kidnappers, believed to have fled into the surrounding forest.
Efforts were ongoing as of the time of filing this report to rescue the victim safely and bring the abductors to justice.
Bandit abduct road construction worker in Katsina as security forces intensify search and rescue
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
The Troops of Operation HADIN KAI , in collaboration with police tactical teams and local hunters, have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on Goni Dinari village in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 5:56 a.m. on Friday when suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded the village and set some houses ablaze.
The troops immediately alerted, leading to a swift joint response by troops, police tactical teams, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters.
“The attack was successfully repelled and normalcy has since been restored to the area,”sources said.
Troops had deployed to the village for confidence-building patrols, while monitoring and surveillance operations continued.
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Konduga
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