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Headquarters 3 Division Hosts Sensitization Lecture on Campaign and Contingency Planning for Enhanced National Security
Headquarters 3 Division Hosts Sensitization Lecture on Campaign and Contingency Planning for Enhanced National Security
By: Our Reporter
The Headquarters 3 Division, in collaboration with the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Department of Army Operations (DAOPS), has conducted a sensitization lecture aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of commanders and staff officers in drafting campaign and contingency plans. The event took place at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, on Friday 29 November 2024 and was attended by key military personnel within the 3 Division’s area of responsibility.
Delivering the welcome address, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, emphasized the critical importance of effective campaign planning in addressing contemporary security challenges. “The dynamic and evolving nature of threats and challenges we face in the contemporary security environment demands not just actions but carefully planned, well-coordinated, and adaptable responses,” stated Major General Abubakar. He further articulated that the complexities arising from asymmetric threats such as terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, and banditry necessitate proactive measures from security agencies.“It has become imperative for us not just to respond to these threats but to anticipate, prevent, and counter them with innovative strategies,” he urged participants.
Highlighting the importance of meticulous planning, Major General Abubakar remarked, “A well-crafted contingency or campaign plan is the cornerstone of successful operations.” He encouraged all attendees to approach the lecture with an open mind and a collaborative spirit, stressing that the security and well-being of the nation hinge on the quality of their planning and execution.
The Chief of Operations Army, Major General BR Sinjen, represented by the Deputy Chief of Operations, Campaign Planning, Major General AM Alechenu, echoed the GOC’s sentiments, underscoring the necessity of effective campaign and contingency plans in addressing existential security threats. “Planning identifies the actions, effects, decisive conditions, and objectives required for mission accomplishment,” he affirmed. The lecture, titled “Drafting Contingency Plan and Campain Plans” presented by Lt Col SS Ajakaiye, Assistant Director Planning, detailed the procedures for drafting effective campaign and contingency plans for military formations and units.The event culminated in an interactive session, a group photograph, and media interviews, reinforcing the collaborative spirit among military personnel.
In a separate development, a delegation of heads of security agencies in Plateau State visited Headquarters 3 Division to express their condolences on the passing of the Late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Lagbaja. Commissioner of Police, Plateau State, CP Emmanuel Adeshina, conveyed the solidarity of the delegation, highlighting the late COAS’s significant contributions to security efforts in the state.
Responding to the delegation, Major General Abubakar honored the legacy of the Late Gen Lagbaja, commending his leadership and unwavering support for the security agencies in Plateau State.The visit concluded with a group photograph and the signing of the Division’s condolence register.
Headquarters 3 Division Hosts Sensitization Lecture on Campaign and Contingency Planning for Enhanced National Security
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
By; Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with police and local hunters rescued 31 kidnapped passengers along the Apata-Obajana road on Thursday night.
Zagazola Makama informed reliably that the incident occurred on May8, at about 11:50 p.m. when two Toyota Hiace buses travelling from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively were attacked by armed hoodlums.
The first bus with registration number DTF 773 XA driven by Saminu Yahaya was heading to Kano with 17 passengers, while the second, with registration number KNA 170 XA, driven by Bashir Dahiru, was en route to Katsina with another 17 passengers.
A distress alert was received from a local hunter, prompting a swift response by the troops who engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel, which forced the attackers to abandon 31 of the 38 victims and flee into the forest.
Four of the rescued passengers sustained machete injuries, while one victim was hit by a bullet in the left thigh. All injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining seven abducted persons have been intensified.
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Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested three suspected notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Golgokofa village under Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation, which was conducted on May 8, followed credible intelligence that led the troops to the suspects’ hideout.
The suspects were identified as Adamu Musa, 65; Lukman Isah, 35; and Umar Jammo, 25.
Items recovered from the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, a round of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and three motorcycles.
The suspects are currently in custody and making useful confessions to aid further operations aimed at arresting other members of the criminal network and recovering additional arms.
OPSH reiterated its commitment to working with the public and utilizing actionable intelligence to rid the region of criminal elements and ensure a safe and secure environment.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
By Hamza Suleiman
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 2030hrs, a cattle herder, Hassan Bukar, 55, was attacked by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists while grazing his cattle in Wulo bush, Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants used a knife to cut him at the nape of his neck, but the victim, despite the severity of the injury, managed to survive.
The victim was immediately rushed to Monguno General Hospital by a patrol team from Monguno Division, where he was admitted and is currently receiving treatment.
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