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NA BURIES LATE BRIG GEN BB TETE IN HIS HOME TOWN WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS
NA BURIES LATE BRIG GEN BB TETE IN HIS HOME TOWN WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS
By Our Reporter
In line with the rich military customs, ethics and tradition, the Nigerian Army (NA) buried one of its finest senior officer late Brig Gen BB Tete who died recently after a protected illness in a solemn ceremony held on 18 September 2024 in his home town of Bakin Kogi-Kanikon in Jemma’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The funeral afforded senior military officers both serving and retired the opportunity to pay their last respect to one of their distinguished and finest colleagues.
The funeral brings together military elites and dignitaries from across the country.
In the late senior officer’s funeral oration read by the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Brigadier General MT Jinadu who stood in for the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso. The COAS described the late senior officer as a highly resourceful, disciplined, regimented and hardworking gentleman whose integrity was beyond reproach. “He was a man of impeccable character and unwavering dedication,” he remarked. He also highlighted the late senior officer’s ability to leave a mark of excellence in every assignment he undertook. He further emphasized that late Gen Tete’s patriotism and moral standards were exemplary, earning him the respect and admiration of both his peers, superiors and subordinates alikes.
The COAS further mentioned that late senior officer’s demise will be deeply felt not only by his immediate family but the entire Nigerian Army and the nation at large adding that his legacy of forthrightness and vast experience in the military will be greatly missed. He prayed to the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The funeral ceremony witnessed an impressive turnout of very senior military officers serving and retired including the former Chief of Defence Staff Gen ML Agwai and coursemate of the deceased senior officer as well as serving and retired senior officers of the Nigerian military. Together, they all gathered to honour and paid their last respect to a man whose life was defined by service, commitment and an unwavering sense of duty to humanity and his country.
NA BURIES LATE BRIG GEN BB TETE IN HIS HOME TOWN WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS
Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Vigilantes in Borno, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have ambushed members of a vigilante group on routine patrol along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one member.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the gunmen opened fire on members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters conducting patrol in the area.
A member of the CJTF in Warave, Bello Adamu, 50, sustained fatal injuries during the ambush. He was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival. His remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI were deployed to the scene following the incident, while monitoring and patrols have been intensified along the axis to prevent further attacks.
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Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised Four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during an offensive operation in Shehuri area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation, conducted at about 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 25 under Operation Desert Sanity IV, led to the interception and engagement of the terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops carried out exploitation of the area, during which four insurgents were neutralised.
Items recovered from the scene included AKSM automatic rifle and pump-action rifle with cartridges and magazines.
Sources added that troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high as clearance operations continue across parts of the state.
Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists in Offensive Operation in Borno
Lakurawa Terrorists on revenge Mission Kill Four Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque, Five Injured
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a revenge mission have attacked Dadinkowa village in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing four worshippers and injuring five others after storming a mosque.
Sources said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on worshippers, leaving four persons dead and five others with varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
The latest attack is believed to be a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, during an operational tour in the state.
On Wednesday, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma reportedly foiled the ambush near Mayama Hill, neutralising five suspected terrorists. Weapons and other items recovered during the operation included one OJC gun, one PKT gun, two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, a bandolier of PKT ammunition, several rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, a camel bag containing N840,000, two mobile phones and five motorcycles.
Security sources said the terrorists were suspected to have launched the mosque attack in retaliation for the heavy losses recorded during the failed ambush.
Operation FANSAN YANMA have assured that efforts were ongoing to track down those responsible for the latest assault.
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