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NIGERIAN ARMY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS HONOURS 17 GENERALS……..As They Bid Farewell To The Service

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NIGERIAN ARMY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS HONOURS 17 GENERALS……..As They Bid Farewell To The Service

By: Our Reporter

In a grand ceremony today, Friday 23 August 2024, Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NAEME) celebrated the illustrious careers of 17 retired Generals, honoring their selfless service to NAEME, Nigeria Army and the nation. The pulling out parade took place at the 65 Battalion parade ground, Bonny Cantonment, Lagos State.

A former Corps Commander of NAEME and Director General, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, Major General Moses Uzoh (Rtd) who was the Special Guest of Honour and also one of the retired senior officer been pulled out, in his valedictory address highlighted the importance of endurance, determination, and prayers in achieving success. He expressed gratitude for the opportunities to serve and contribute to the growth and development of EME and the Nigerian Army.

He stressed that; the EME has remained an elite Corps in the NA; he reiterated that – the place of the Corps in the history and development of the NA in terms of logistics Support. He implored the Corps to always be ahead through proactive application of science and technology to help the NA achieve its dynamic responsibilities.

Gen Uzoh expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja for his unwavering support to the Corps especially his commitment to the face lift of the Corps and his dedication to reviving their past glory through strategic interventions in infrastructural development. He also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Commander EME; Major General Baba Umaru Yahaya for organizing the pulling out parade. He further commended the commitment and determined EME personnel and past Corps Commanders for putting the Corps in its rightful position.

While, in a welcome address the Chief host, Commander Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Major General Baba Yahaya said the Corps has made significant progress since the retired generals left service with utmost respect to the retired Generals, notably, was the massive training support at the Corps school in Auchi by the COAS especially in the area of infrastructure, he said that the school now has a befitting auditorium and mechatronics workshop amongst other development.

Major General Yahaya also expressed his profound gratitude to all the celebrants for making time to honor the invitation and also thanked all the Corps Commanders present at the occasion, ,the General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA, Flag Officer Officer Commanding West, the Air Commanding Officer Logistics Command, Senior military officers both serving and retired and other sister security agencies, civilians and family who graced the occasion. Attached are pictures of the event.

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Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Bello Kaura in Zamfara

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Troops Eliminate Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Bello Kaura in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA ave neutralised a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Bello Kaura, in a successful operation carried out in Goburawar Dawan Jiya village, located in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Reliable intelligence sources, told Zagazola Makama that the operation occurred during the weeklong offensive campaign resulting in the death of Kaura and several of his fighters during a tactical raid on their hideout.

Zagazola understand that Kachalla Bello Kaura was identified as a key terror figure responsible for numerous deadly attacks across Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto States.

He was also linked to the terror group Ansaruddin, and was believed to have facilitated the group’s incursion into Bagega Forest and the Gando Game Reserve, where he reportedly received training in the assembly and use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Born in Sunke village in Anka LGA, Kaura was the younger brother of late Kachalla Alhaji Shadari, another infamous bandit kingpin who was eliminated by security forces in January 2023 during an operation in the Sunke Forest.

Following Shadari’s death, Kaura assumed leadership of the group and continued to orchestrate violent attacks, particularly in Anka, Bukkuyum, and Gummi LGAs of Zamfara State. He was also responsible for cross-border assaults in parts of Kebbi and Sokoto States, often attributed to Lakurawa by security agencies.

Security sources confirm that the operation was carried out after weeks of surveillance and coordinated intelligence efforts, resulting in a significant blow.

Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining pressure on terror and bandit networks in the North West zone and called on residents to continue providing credible intelligence to support ongoing military and security operations.

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Troops Launch Operation Munzo, Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mati, Several FightersAnd Recover Weapons in Zamfara

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Troops Launch Operation Munzo, Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mati, Several Fighters
And Recover Weapons in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Troops under the Headquarters Operation Forest Yakin (HQOPFY) have commenced “Operation Munzo,” a special clearance operation targeting terrorist camps in Zamfara State.

Zagazola Makama gathered from intelligence sources that the operation kicked off from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bagega in Anka Local Government Area, with troops advancing through Tibuki and Sabuwar Tunga villages to the notorious Mati terrorist camps.

The sources said heavy resistance was encountered as the terrorists engaged the advancing troops with light and support weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades. However, the troops responded with superior firepower, neutralising scores of the insurgents in the process.

Intercepts suggest that the terror kingpin known as Mati, believed to be the mastermind of several attacks in the area, was killed along with several of his fighters during the fierce exchange.

A soldier attached to the Special Boat Service (SBS) sustained a gunshot wound to the lower rib and has since been stabilised and evacuated for treatment.

Items recovered from the scene include one PKT rifle with two belts and 90 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, five AK-47 rifles, and 12 magazines containing 487 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Also recovered were three Baofeng radios with chargers, military and police uniforms, and other combat gear. Three motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were destroyed on site, while rustled cattle found at the camp were also eliminated.

All terrorist life-support structures in the Mati camp were completely burnt and destroyed during the operation. However, two tyres of a combat support vehicle were damaged, and another vehicle sustained a broken lower arm.

In a separate movement, logistics vehicles advancing from FOB Bagega to FOB Dan Gulbi at about 9:15 a.m. came under ambush near a bridge. The troops promptly repelled the attack.

While casualty figures on the side of the attackers remain unconfirmed, one soldier sustained injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.

“Operation Munzo” is expected to continue in the coming days as troops intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves across Zamfara’s forested zones.

Troops Launch Operation Munzo, Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mati, Several Fighters
And Recover Weapons in Zamfara

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Military and Civilian Joint Task Force Ambushed by Armed Bandits, Two Bandits Killed, Several Injured

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Military and Civilian Joint Task Force Ambushed by Armed Bandits, Two Bandits Killed, Several Injured

By: Zagazola Makama

A team from Operation Fansar Yamma (OPFY), alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CPG), came under heavy gunfire on April 6, 2025, as they responded to a distress call along the Doka-Agama Lafia Road in Tsafe Local Government Area.

The military personnel and CPG members were ambushed by unknown armed bandits, resulting in a fierce gun battle.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that two armed bandits were shot dead during the engagement.

However, three military personnel and one CPG member sustained gunshot injuries. The injured victims were swiftly evacuated to the General Hospital Tsafe for medical treatment.

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