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THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE PAYS OPERATIONAL VISITS TO TROOPS IN BIRNIN GWARI, COMMENDS THEIR RESILIENCE, REASSURED THEM OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’S COMMITMENT TO END INSECURITY IN THE AREA
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE PAYS OPERATIONAL VISITS TO TROOPS IN BIRNIN GWARI, COMMENDS THEIR RESILIENCE, REASSURED THEM OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’S COMMITMENT TO END INSECURITY IN THE AREA
By: Musa Adams
The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), His Excellency Muhammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni visited the Headquarters, Sub Sector 3 Operation FASAN YAMMA (OPFY) in Birnin Gwari on 18 October 2024. The HMOD was led on the visit by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and Commander Sector 1, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FASAN YAMMA (JTF OPFY) Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso in company of his staff officers.
The HMOD was received at the Sub Sector’s Headquarters with a befitting and well turned out quarter guard by troops and subsequently briefed on the operational activities of 1 Division/Sector 1 OPFY by the the Chief of Staff Sector 1 OPFY Brig Gen SS Shehu and later briefed on the operational activities of the Sub Sector 3 OPFY by the Sub Sector Commander, Lt Col A Abdulllahi. Both briefs enumerated the successes recorded by the Division in the fight against terrorism, insurgency and violent extremists within the Division/Sector’s Area of Operation while pointing out some challenges and a few setbacks.
Earlier, the GOC briefed the HMOD on Operation FASAN YAMMA which he said is an integration of the erstwhile Operation HADARIN DAJI in Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto as well as Zamfara States and Operation WHIRL PUNCH operating in Kaduna and Niger States for better efficiency. He added that the new operation has its Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State while the Headquarters of Sector 1 is in Kaduna. He further added that the GOC 8 Division who was hitherto the Commander Operation HADARIN DAJI is now the Sector 2 Commander OPFY with Headquarters in Sokoto. The GOC further reassured the HMOD that the new arrangement would improve troops’ effectiveness and mount more pressure on the criminal elements.
In his remarks, the HMOD expressed satisfaction with the operational activities of the Division/Sector 1 OPFY and applauded the troops for the resilience and charged them to redouble their efforts to neutralised all the terrorists so as to completely free up the area for economic activities to thrive. While addressing the troops, the HMOD said “I thank you most sincerely for the good job you are all doing. For some time now, the Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road has been relatively peaceful and security in Birnin Gwari has improved tremendously.
In the last 6 months, I have not heard of civilian commuters and motorists being ambushed on the road aside one or two cases where our troops had encounter attacked with the criminals along the road. On behalf of the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commend you and assure you of the provision of all needed requirements to bring this fight to a lasting end”.
The HMOD also paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness the Emir of Birnin Gwari, Alhaji Zubairu Jibril Maigwari II during which he remarked that he was in Birnin Gwari on an operational visit to the sub Sector Headquarters but thought it wise to visit the Emir and commend him for all the support he’s been giving to the troops.
He reassured the Emir of the President’s commitment to bringing a lasting end to the security situation in Birnin Gwari and environs. He also commended the good people of Birnin Gwari for their cooperation and urged them to continue to assist the troops with accurate and timely information to assist the troops in projecting offensives against the terrorists and insurgent groups.
HRH Alhaji Zubairu Jibril Maigwari thanked the HMOD for the visit and commended the GOC and his troops for the improved security situation in his domain. He applauded the President for his commitments to ending the security situation in Birnin Gwari and pleaded with him to assist in fixing the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road so as to open up Birnin Gwari for economic activities and assist in free flow of traffic.
The HMOD also visited Headquarters of the Air Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force where he was also briefed before he addressed the Officers, Airmen and soldiers of the Command and the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Regiment at the Air Force Base in Kaduna. He commended the troops and urged them to also redouble their efforts in aid to the troops operation.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE PAYS OPERATIONAL VISITS TO TROOPS IN BIRNIN GWARI, COMMENDS THEIR RESILIENCE, REASSURED THEM OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’S COMMITMENT TO END INSECURITY IN THE AREA
Foreign national found dead in Lagos hotel room, investigation ongoing
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Lagos has launched an investigation into the sudden and unnatural death of an 80-year-old Colombian national, Quesada Vanegas Ricardo Alfonso, whose lifeless body was discovered at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Festac Town.
According to a Police Sources, a distress call was received on May 1, alerting authorities to the discovery of the deceased at around 3:45 p.m. in his hotel room (No. C85) on the 8th floor of the hotel. The police team, including homicide detectives, was dispatched to the scene to examine the situation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had been staying at the hotel for more than four months before his death. No signs of violence or foul play were found on his body.
“The corpse was evacuated and transported to Mainland General Hospital morgue in Yaba, where it has been preserved for autopsy. The coroner’s inquest and other necessary procedures have been initiated, with the investigation ongoing.
“Furthermore, some hotel management staff were briefly taken into custody for failing to maintain proper records of their guests. They have since been released as part of the investigation.
“The police assured that thorough investigation will continue to determine the cause of death,”said the sources.
Foreign national found dead in Lagos hotel room, investigation ongoing
Man kills replacement herder in Niger over job loss
By Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly killing his replacement over a dispute linked to job loss in Malale village, Borgu Local Government Area.
According to a Police Sources, the incident occurred on April 30 at about 12:30 p.m. and was reported to the Malale Police Outstation by the village head, Mallam Musa Abubakar, and one Usman Iliyasu of Tungan-Sule.
Usman Iliyasu told police that he had employed Usman Mohammed as a cattle herder two years ago but sacked him in February 2025 after accusing him of stealing money while he was away on pilgrimage to Mecca.
Subsequently, Iliyasu hired one Ibrahim Salisu, 40, of the same address to replace him.
“The sacked herder, Usman Mohammed, reportedly attacked Ibrahim Salisu with a cutlass, inflicting fatal injuries and accusing him of taking over his job. The victim died on the spot,” said the police sources.
He said Police officers from the New-Bussa Division visited the scene, photographed the corpse, and evacuated it to the General Hospital, New-Bussa, for autopsy.
The suspect was immediately arrested, and an investigation is currently ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Man kills replacement herder in Niger over job loss
Bandits kill 11 in Sokoto, joint security forces launch manhunt
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed 11 persons in coordinated attacks across three communities in Gwadabawa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, sources confirmed on Saturday that the attacks occurred on May 2 at about 7:30 p.m.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants, in large numbers, stormed Satiru Village and killed five people. They then proceeded to Kunkurus Village, where they killed one person, and later attacked Shadawa community in Sabon Birni LGA, where they shot five more victims dead.
In response to the attacks, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Sokoto Community Guards jointly responded to the attacks in the affected areas.
On their arrival, the terrorists had already fled.
The troops are currently trailing the terrorists
Bandits kill 11 in Sokoto, joint security forces launch manhunt
Foreign national found dead in Lagos hotel room, investigation ongoing
Bandits kill 11 in Sokoto, joint security forces launch manhunt
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