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SECURITY AGENCIES IN ONDO STATE COMMISERATE WITH NIGERIAN ARMY
SECURITY AGENCIES IN ONDO STATE COMMISERATE WITH NIGERIAN ARMY
By: Polycarp Okoye
Following the unfortunate demise of Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, NAM, security agencies in Ondo State, on Friday 8 November 2024, converged at the Headquarters (HQ), 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure, to condole with the Nigerian Army (NA).
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division NA, Major General Obinna Onubogu, who received the team, noted that the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), is deeply touched by the unfortunate incident; while appreciating the delegates for finding time to visit and sympathize with the NA. “I want to deeply appreciate you for your presence here as a team; and for coming together at this time of National mourning to commensurate with the NA over the death of one of its true and exemplary leaders.”
He further appreciated all security agencies and well meaning Nigerians who have continued to visit the family of the deceased; adding that the late COAS was a man who was all embracing and deeply respected across security fora within Nigeria. He noted that Lieutenant General Lagbaja magnanimously supported all operational, logistics and administrative requests made to him towards building an army capable of defending the nation from all adversaries.
“He was a gallant soldier, and one of the rare Chiefs of Army Staff found to be ever willing to go out and join his troops in the heat of battle; always motivating them towards attaining victory”, he added. The GOC, also urged troops of 2 Division and the NA to emulate the leadership style and legacies of the late COAS. He said, “the task for us remains the same; and that is putting in our best to ensure security of 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) and the nation at large.
These remain our topmost priorities. By God’s grace, and under the leadership of the Acting COAS Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, we shall ensure that the ideals that late General Lagbaja stood for are kept alive. He will be fondly remembered as very versatile and knowledgeable Army Chief who led the NA to attaining countless victories. May his gentle soul rest in peace with God”, he concluded.
The Commissioner of Police (COMPOL), Ondo State Command, Abayomi Peter, who led the heads of other security agencies in the state for the visit, lamented the unfortunate death of Lieutenant General Lagbaja. He said the visit was to condole with the NA as well as share in the pains of loosing a great leader.
“We were deeply touched on hearing the news of his demise. I was moved to tears watching a video making rounds in the social media where he visited troops in the front line, motivating them to fight on”, the CP added. He noted that the late warrior, will forever be remembered for the great and several impacts he made in sustaining security across the nation.
Heads of Sister services and other security agencies in the state who accompanied the CP were; the Commander, Naval Base Igbokoda, Navy Captain A Usman, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ibiloye Joshua Oluyemi, and Comptroller of Immigration, AW Akinrisola. Others are, representative of Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Deputy Commandant of Corps, Akinwumi A, and State Comptroller of Corrections, Jide Agboji. They all took turns to endorse the condolence register in honour of the deceased Army Chief.
SECURITY AGENCIES IN ONDO STATE COMMISERATE WITH NIGERIAN ARMY
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.
A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
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