Military
NAOWA seeks partnership with NDLEA on anti-drug war
NAOWA seeks partnership with NDLEA on anti-drug war
By: Michael mike
Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) has pledged commitment to work with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to ensure a drug-free country.
The Wife of the Chief of Army Staff and President of the Nigeria Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs. Salamatu Yahaya made this pledge when she led a delegation of the executives of the association on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja at the weekend.
In her remarks, she commended Marwa for the extraordinary achievements recorded in the NDLEA under his watch and asked for collaboration in the fight against illicit drugs. She noted that NAOWA has been following the tremendous achievements recorded in the past 18 months and as a humanitarian organisation that is committed to capacity building and empowerment for its members and stakeholders, partnering with the NDLEA will be mutually beneficial as she plans to take the drug campaign to the barracks.
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Among the areas of partnership sorted include the training of NAOWA members and staff in early detection and identification of substance abuse, as well as how to conduct drug prevention programmes. Others include measures to prevent drug trafficking and channels for reporting drug activities.
In his response, Marwa thanked the NAOWA president and her entourage for the visit. He commended the association for the laudable initiatives under the leadership of Mrs. Yahaya which have transformed the association.
Marwa noted the important role the association plays in ensuring the success of career military officers.
He stated that NAOWA’s support will be required in both drug demand and drug supply reduction activities, stressing that addiction does not discriminate and can afflict any family.
He encouraged NAOWA to leverage on the NDLEA’s 24/7 toll free helpline (080010203040) recently launched to assist drug-dependent persons seeking help without stigmatization, urging the president of NAOWA to facilitate the establishment of counseling centres in barracks across the country to cater to the needs of people suffering from drug use disorders.
He equally asked the organisation to join the agency in promoting drug test by intending couples before marriage. He added that fear of testing positive will deter potential drug users from getting involved with drugs.
He however promised to support NAOWA in its proposed drug enlightenment efforts through training
NAOWA seeks partnership with NDLEA on anti-drug war
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.
Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.
The victims were debriefed and handed over to their uncle, Mr. Caleb Mantau, to reunite them with their families.
Meanwhile, troops have launched a follow-up operation to track down and neutralize the fleeing kidnappers.
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Military
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
By: Zagazola Makama
Joint security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a retaliatory attack by bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area, neutralizing several terrorists, including notorious bandit leader Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when heavily armed bandits stormed Mada, attempting to retaliate against recent security operations.
However, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, swiftly engaged them in a fierce battle.
The security forces overpowered the bandits, inflicting heavy casualties and securing the area. Among those neutralized was Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and terror activities in Zamfara State.
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious bandit leader who called himself Shekau, because of his notoriety, operating around the Narewo River bank in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been ambushed and killed by a rival faction led by another bandit leader, Shumo.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Shumo, an indigene of Ragadada, Buruku in Birnin Gwari LGA, launched the attack in retaliation for a previous assault by Shekau, who had reportedly seized his weapons and killed several of his fighters.
It was gathered that the ambush paid off as Shekau was killed alongside some of his lieutenants during the ambush on March 5, 2025.
The neutralized bandits were buried by individuals identified as Yellow Million, Baba Kusa, and an imam from Kabode village, Kachia LGA.
Though, bandits activities in Kaduna has drastically stepped down due to the non Kinetic efforts of the Kaduna State government and security agencies but ongoing rivalries among bandit factions operating in the region has also intensified with multiple casualties reported in recent times.
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
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