Military
NSCDC Promotes 8 ACGs, 45 Commandants, Others
NSCDC Promotes 8 ACGs, 45 Commandants, Others
By: Our Reporter
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has charged men and officers of the Corps to be dedicated and hard working, insisting that the reward for hard work was promotion, and the outcome of the promotion was more responsibilities.
Audi gave this charge on Thursday at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers of the Corps in Abuja.
The list of the promoted senior officers, include eight Commandants promoted to the rank of Assistant Commandant Generals, and 45 Deputy Commandants promoted to the rank of Commandants.
The CG while congratulating the newly promoted officers of the Corps, charged them to recommit themselves to the ideals of NSCDC whose major tasks include protection of critical infrastructure, assets and save lives.
The CG, who explained that the promotion is not an opportunity for the senior officials to rest on their positions, advised others who had to partake in the promotion exercise to remain patient and keep working hard.
Audi said: “Let me congratulate those that have gotten their promotions. This promotion was based on merit. Therefore, even if you are decorated today, and later, found wanting, the Board can issue a circular to withdraw your promotion. This promotion shows that the Corps is trying to streamline all its policies on promotion.
“This promotion was given to deserving officers who have worked very hard and satisfied all conditions given to the Commission. Therefore, to whom much is given, much is expected. It is said that promotion comes from God. To those that sat for the promotion exams and were not able to get the promotion, please know that it was not deliberate.
“It is expected that promotion at this level is very key and sensitive. You all must demonstrate a high level of loyalty. Loyalty is not 99 but 100 percent. At this level, you must be ready to mentor junior officers.”
The CG, however, advised the promoted officers not to lobby for their postings.
He said “No need for you to lobby for your posting. If you have faith in God and yourself and with your good records and dedication, God will post you naturally. If you lobby too much, you might end up getting into more trouble.”
Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, the Spokesperson of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, who was promoted to the position of Commandant, said “I want to thank the Commandant General who has made this possible. And also, the management of the NSCDC.
“I have always been very dutiful and hardworking and this will only motivate me for more hard-work, and dedication to the Corps.
“Whatever capacity I find myself in, I am going to do my best to lift the name of the Corps and sustain it.”
NSCDC Promotes 8 ACGs, 45 Commandants, Others
Military
Troops Launch Operation Munzo, Neutralize Terror Kingpin Mati, Several FightersAnd Recover Weapons in Zamfara
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
Military
Military and Civilian Joint Task Force Ambushed by Armed Bandits, Two Bandits Killed, Several Injured
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.
Military and Civilian Joint Task Force Ambushed by Armed Bandits, Two Bandits Killed, Several Injured
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
By: Samson Nantip
Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
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