Military
Military Airstrikes Kills over 200 Boko Haram fighters, 5 Top Commanders
Military Airstrikes Kills over 200 Boko Haram fighters, 5 Top Commanders
By Zagazola Makama
The Boko Haram otherwise known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, an Islamic terrorist groups have again suffered another devastating loss after 200 Fighters including five top Commanders were killed in a massive onslaught by the Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
The Intelligence-Led Aerial And Ground Coordinated Operation Launched On September 1, 2022, Involving The Air Task Force, Troops Of 199 Special Forces Battalion And 222 Battalion, Operarion Hadin Kai, Targeted The Terrorists Hideouts In “Gaizuwa also known as Gabchari, Sheruri, Mantari and Mallum Masari, villages located in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
An Intelligence Officer, Told Zagazola Makama, A Counter Insurgency Expert And Security Analyst In The Lake Chad That An Early Damage Assessment Confirmed The Successful Operation Led To The Elimination Of High-Ranking Commanders including Abou Hauwa, (Munzir) Amir Shettima, Akura Buri(Nakif), Abou Zainab, Abou Idris and their Fighters.
The sources said that the ground troops had during the raid, stormed a hide out of the terrorists in Gafchari, where they engaged the troops in a gun battle leading to killing of over 30 fighters while others escaped with bullet wounds.
The sources explained that the ATF, in another Coordination With The ground troops, detailed two Super Tukano to conduct air interdiction missions against the insurgents which resulted in nutrialising of additional 70 fighters with many who tried to escape drowned in the river.
According to him, “A Similar strikes were also undertaken at Sheruri when the combat aircraft attacked another location of fighters deployed to stage an ambush against own ground troops.
He said the Super Tukano scored a devastating hits, killing two terrorist Commanders; Akura Buri (Nakif) and Abou Hauwa with morethan 63 of their fighters and foot soldiers.
“In another separate encounter with the terrorists during the robust fighting patrol, the troops succeeded in eliminating another scores of insurgents in the axis of Mantari after a gun battle which lasted for about two and half hourz.
“In Gazuwa, the troops destroyed two vehicles and the home of Abou Iklilima which used to be a hideouts to insurgent Leaders. Other makeshift tent and properties belonging to terrorists were also destroyed,”he said,”he said.
According to him, few of the surviving terrorists who escaped the military raids returned on September 3 to recover their dead fighters bodies at Sheruri and Gabchari.
He added that they were able to recover 36 additional bodies of fighters who drowned in the river in Gabchari.
“Additional 9 bodies who died as a result of bullet wounds were recovered around the bushes in Gaizuwa, among them were two Boko Haram Commanders including; Abou Zainab, Abou Idris.
“While they were making preparations to conduct mass burials for their Mujahedeens, the military authorities acting on the intelligence, deployed the Super Tukano to the location, killing unspecified numbers of them.
The sources said the targets were subsequently acquired and engulfed in flames all after. The aftermath of the airstrike revealed that pandemonium broke out as the remnant of surviving terrorists took cover under nearby trees and later Fled away.
“The week-long sustained operations that were carried out simultaneously in different locations within the North East Theartre of Sambisa Forest by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, has completely degraded the capabilities of the insurgents,”he said.
COAS Deepens Military-Traditional Institution Partnership for National Security
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional institutions and host communities to enhance intelligence gathering and national security.
Shaibu gave the assurance on Friday, Oct. 9, when he paid homage to the Andoma of Doma Kingdom, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Ahmadu Aliyu Ogga Onawo, at his palace in Doma, Nasarawa State.
The COAS was in Doma for the graduation ceremony of an elite Special Forces Battalion trained at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in the kingdom.
He acknowledged the strategic role of traditional institutions and host communities in intelligence gathering, early warning, community trust and the promotion of sustainable peace.
Shaibu appreciated the Andoma and the people of Doma for their continued support and hospitality, stressing that a whole-of-society approach remained vital to addressing contemporary security challenges.
He noted that cooperation between the military, traditional rulers and local communities was essential to strengthening security operations and building public confidence.
In his response, the Andoma commended the COAS for his leadership and the establishment of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, describing the facility as a significant contribution to the kingdom.
The traditional ruler pledged the continued support of the institution and the people of Doma to the Nigerian Army, while offering prayers for lasting peace, stability and security across the country.
The visit underscores the importance of civil-military cooperation and the role of traditional institutions in supporting security efforts and fostering peaceful coexistence in host communities.
COAS Deepens Military-Traditional Institution Partnership for National Security
Military
Nigerian Army Graduates Elite Special Forces Battalion to Boost Counter-Terrorism Operations
Nigerian Army Graduates Elite Special Forces Battalion to Boost Counter-Terrorism Operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has graduated a full-fledged Special Forces battalion to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism and internal security capabilities amid evolving threats from terrorists and other criminal networks.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Friday, Oct. 9, during the graduation ceremony at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State.
Shaibu said the new battalion would enhance the Army’s capacity to conduct specialised operations, penetrate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks.
He explained that the Army’s expansion from eight to 12 divisions required corresponding specialised capabilities to sustain operational readiness and extend security coverage across the country.
According to him, the emerging security environment, including the use of drones, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other evolving tactics by adversaries, requires highly trained personnel capable of adapting to changing battlefield conditions.
The COAS said the newly graduated personnel had undergone six months of intensive training designed to improve their combat proficiency, resilience and adaptability in demanding operational environments.
He highlighted the specialised facilities at the school, including what was described as the Army’s most difficult and complex obstacle course to date, featuring 20 obstacles.
The school also has its first-ever maze, designed to help soldiers overcome fear of darkness and confined spaces while improving their resilience and spatial orientation.
Shaibu charged the Special Forces personnel to uphold discipline, precision, sound judgment and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties.
He stressed that operational success must not come at the expense of public confidence, adding that intelligence-led operations, technological awareness and cooperation with sister Services and other security agencies remained critical to achieving sustainable security outcomes.
The COAS also commended the instructors and training partners for their contributions to developing a highly trained, adaptable and mission-ready force.
Earlier, the Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Valentine Okoro, said the training programme had been tailored to meet contemporary operational demands and incorporate lessons from ongoing military operations.
The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Brig.-Gen. Umar Abubakar, highlighted the rigorous physical and tactical training undertaken by the graduands to prepare them for complex missions.
The graduation marks another step in the Army’s efforts to build specialised capabilities in response to evolving security threats and strengthen the operational effectiveness of its field formations.
Nigerian Army Graduates Elite Special Forces Battalion to Boost Counter-Terrorism Operations
COAS Hails Nasarawa Support as Army Expansion Strengthens National Security
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commended the Nasarawa State Government for supporting newly established Nigerian Army formations and units, saying the partnership is critical to strengthening operational readiness and improving responses to security threats.
Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday, Oct. 9, during a courtesy visit to Gov. Abdullahi Sule at the Government House, Lafia, as part of his operational assessment tour and activities surrounding the graduation of a full-fledged Special Forces battalion in Doma.
The COAS said the visit provided an opportunity to assess the operational readiness and administrative arrangements of the newly established formations and units.
He appreciated the governor and the people of Nasarawa for providing an enabling environment and critical facilities to support the take-off and operations of the new formations.
Shaibu noted that the Nigerian Army’s expansion from eight to 12 divisions required stronger operational capabilities, improved force deployment and closer cooperation with state governments and other security stakeholders.
He said Nasarawa’s growing role as a host to several Army formations and units, including the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, was expected to improve security coverage and response to emerging threats across the North-Central region.
According to him, sustained collaboration between the military and state governments remains essential to advancing national security objectives and maintaining peace and stability.
In his response, Sule thanked the COAS for siting the Army formations in the state, describing the development as strategic to improving security and creating a more conducive environment for socio-economic activities.
The governor assured the Nigerian Army and other security agencies of his administration’s continued support and cooperation to sustain peace and enable the formations to discharge their constitutional responsibilities effectively.
The engagement underscores the importance of federal-state cooperation in strengthening military infrastructure, improving operational effectiveness and addressing evolving security challenges.
COAS Hails Nasarawa Support as Army Expansion Strengthens National Security
PCC: Malam Bashir’s pace, determination, and commitment to repositioning the Commission
ActionAid Raises Alarm as 33.4% of Nigerian Women Married Before 18
WAHO Receives Keys to Temporary Headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire
Roger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
FAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News3 years agoRoger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
-
Opinions5 years ago
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
-
News1 year agoFAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News3 years agoEYN: Rev. Billi, Distortion of History, and The Living Tamarind Tree
-
Opinions5 years agoPOLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
ACADEMICS3 years agoA History of Biu” (2015) and The Lingering Bura-Pabir Question (1)
-
Columns3 years agoArmy University Biu: There is certain interest, but certainly not from Borno.
-
Politics1 year ago2027: Why Hon. Midala Balami Must Go, as Youths in Hawul and Asikira/Uba Federal Constituency Reject ₦500,000 as Sallah Gift
