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Group seeks support for implementation of new military strategy
Group seeks support for implementation of new military strategy
Defence and Security Watch Group, a defence think-tank, has called for public support for the recently unveiled National Military Strategy (NMS) for the armed forces, to tackle the nation’s security challenges.
The group, in a statement by its Lead Expert, Mr Dapo Akindele in Abuja, said the document was timely in the face of the prevailing security challenges.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that the Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, had on Monday unveiled the strategy document at the recently concluded Defence Retreat in Asaba, Delta.
Akindele commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, for continuously brainstorming with the other service chiefs on the way out of insurgency, kidnapping, banditary and other forms of crime in the country.
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He said that Irabor had urged Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of armed forces to defeat the enemies of the state responsible for insecurity in the country.
According to him, the CDS has reiterated that Nigeria will certainly have greater level of safety.
He urged Nigerians to have confidence in the ability of the military and other security agencies to tackle the security challenges.
Akindele quoted Irabor as saying “with this retreat, Nigeria is safe because a far-reaching decision had been made.
“Man and life are full of challenges but for us, we don’t focus on the challenges, we are problem solvers. So, we came here to solve problems”.
The group’s lead expert, however, urged Nigerians to support the armed forces which they believed had shown determination to restore peace to volatile areas of the country.
He said that peace and stability were needed to make the 2023 General Elections successful, adding that the public had greater roles to play.
“The National Military Strategy (NMS) is timely, coming at a time enemies of the country would want to truncate peace and stability needed for the 2023 General Elections.
“But we are glad that the military is up to their games.
“We recall that the CDS has met with retired senior military officers in the six geo-political zones to discuss ways out of the current security challenges in the country.
“There was also the National Defence and Security Summit with the theme, “Promoting Kinetic Operations as a major Plank for Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency in Nigeria.”
“We believe our AFN is adequately prepared to deal with the security challenges, hence the public must continue to offer whatsoever support necessary,” the group said.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.
Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.
The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.
Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.
The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.
They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.
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