Military
Reuter’s Allegation of 10,000 Abortions Just Impossible, Insists Theatre Commander
Reuter’s Allegation of 10,000 Abortions Just Impossible, Insists Theatre Commander
By: Michael Mike
The current Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, the anti-insurgency operation in the Northeast, Major General Ibrahim Ali has said that Reuter’s allegations of secret, systematic and illegal abortion of 10,000 pregnancies, massive killings of children and deliberate violation of rights women “Is not just possible”.
Ali while stating that they even arrested the pregnant wife of the leader of the terrorist group Abubakar Shekau that fled during an attack without his wives, notes that the woman later gave birth without harassment from the Army.
Testifying before the 7-Member panel chaired by Justice Abdu Aboki (rtd), Major General Ali said that the military is doing its best to restore peace and normalcy in the region, noting that when he took over, most of the segments in the area had remained peaceful and that hitherto “terrorists were in the city going to various houses and we made sure we arrested them.”
He said: “When I came on board an officer was shot in the mouth inside Damaturu by the insurgents in an unsuccessful attempt to kill but he escaped and later on, there was a bomb blast because the enemy’s vehicle was laden with explosive device.”
The further narrated to the panel how he was injured by the insurgents on two different occasions while trying to defend his fatherland, stating that the insurgents were living in the cities with their families and later occupied the bushes, and “the military moved against them and neutralized those who wanted to kill us.”
He added that: “When we attacked them at one point during a clearance operation, the leader, Abubakar Shekau escaped leaving his wives and we arrested and brought them to the State government lodge.”
He disclosed that one of Shekau’s wives was pregnant at that time and I think she even delivered successfully and I never had the experience of clearance operations targeted at women and children.
“We don’t arrest the women in the cities but rather focus on the men that carried arms against the State.”
On the allegations of massive killing of children on the premise that they were fathered by Boko Haram and that the one way to cleanse their mothers of the stigma is to kill them off, Ali, the erstwhile Deputy Director of Logistics at the Army Headquarters said the military is highly professional and have regards for human life.
Responding on the capacity and efficacy of military facilities in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa where he had served at different times in different capacities, to carry out certain medical procedures, the former GOC Jos, disclosed that the military medical facility in Damaturu was not equipped to do surgery, therefore we refer women to the University of Maiduguri when the need arises.
Similarly, the Borno State Coordinator of Civil Joint Task Force (CJTF), Mr. Abba Aji Kalli in his oral evidence before the panel said that they assist the military to navigate through the pathways in the communities since they are familiar with the terrain as the indigenes of the state.
According to him the CJTF members took an oath to remain fair to every member of the public, irrespective of whether they are friendly with them or not, saying that the military is professionally minded in their operations in the battle field and elsewhere.
He therefore affirmed that Reuters’ report of abortion of pregnancies and massacre of children is false and that his members are living witnesses to the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing women and children as a result of the insurgency.
Reuter’s Allegation of 10,000 Abortions Just Impossible, Insists Theatre Commander
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Military
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Military
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
COAS commissions 6 Division RSM House, reaffirms frontline leadership role of regimental sergeant majors
By Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the critical role of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in strengthening discipline, leadership and operational effectiveness across the Nigerian Army.
The COAS made the remarks on Friday during the commissioning of the newly constructed 6 Division Regimental Sergeant Major’s House in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026).
Speaking at the event, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu described RSMs as the backbone of regimental administration and custodians of discipline, standards and morale within the Army.
He said the provision of dedicated accommodation for RSMs was not merely a welfare initiative but a strategic investment aimed at enhancing leadership at the unit level and improving operational efficiency.
According to the Army Chief, RSMs play a vital role in translating command directives into action, maintaining troop cohesion and ensuring effective implementation of operational orders across various theatres of operation.
He added that the senior non-commissioned officers also serve as the crucial link between officers and soldiers, fostering professionalism, mutual trust and esprit de corps within formations and units.
Shaibu noted that the influence of RSMs in mentoring soldiers, enforcing discipline and sustaining troop morale remains indispensable to the success of military operations.
He stressed that providing conducive accommodation for key regimental leaders would enhance their ability to discharge their responsibilities effectively and contribute to improved operational readiness.
The COAS reiterated that under his “Soldier First” philosophy, the welfare of personnel, particularly those occupying critical leadership positions, remains a top priority.
He maintained that sustained investment in welfare infrastructure and leadership development would continue to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to remain a resilient, professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.
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