Military
YOUR WELFARE, PROTECTION OF NIGERIA AND NIGERIANS MY TOPMOST PRIORITY” – ACTING COAS LT GEN OLUYEDE
YOUR WELFARE, PROTECTION OF NIGERIA AND NIGERIANS MY TOPMOST PRIORITY” – ACTING COAS LT GEN OLUYEDE
By: Our Reporter
The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has promised to prioritise the welfare of troops of the Nigerian Army(NA) as well as the protection of Nigeria and Nigerians. The Ag COAS made these remarks on Wednesday 20 November 2024, during the official handing over of the Infantry Corps to his successor Major General Abdulkalifa Ibrahim in a regimented ceremony at the Headquarters Infantry Corps Jaji, Kaduna State. You will recall that until his appointment as the Ag COAS on 30 October 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he was the 56th Commander Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army.
Speaking further during the handing over ceremony, Gen Oluyede described his successor as a competent senior Infantry officer and a perfect gentleman whom he he believes will sustain the trajectory of moving the Corps forward. He charged all officers and soldiers of the Corps to give him all the needed cooperation and support to succeed. The Ag COAS expressed gratitude to all officers and soldiers of the NA for their massive turnout and support during the internment of the late COAS Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja and prayed God to grant him eternal rest and continue to give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
While addressing troops of the Infantry Corps at the Major Bulama Parade Ground, the Ag COAS charged all officers and soldiers of the NA to put the unfortunate incident behind them, get back to work and deal ruthlessly with all criminal elements perpetrating insecurity in the country. He reassured them that their welfare would be prioritised. ” I am aware of your challenges and will tackle them head-on. Rest assured that anything that is yours will be given to you, ” he affirmed.
In his remarks, the new Commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen Abdulkalifa Ibrahim said he was delighted to take over command of the Infantry Corps from the Ag COAS, who until a few weeks ago was the Commander Infantry Corps. He appreciated the Ag COAS for moving the Infantry Corps forward through the implementation of laudable initiatives and execution of several infrastructural development projects. He lauded him for his many years of dedicated service to the Infantry Corps, the Nigerian Army, and the nation at large.
Maj Gen Ibrahim pledged to lead the Infantry Corps with integrity, courage, honour, and utmost dedication, embracing best practices in all he will do. “To my brave and dedicated fellow infantry men, both officers and soldiers, I recognise the sacrifices, resilience, and valour that define our infantry tradition. Your selflessness, teamwork, and unwavering loyalty inspire all of us. I urge you all to continue to embrace the Army’s core values of loyalty, integrity, discipline, selfless service, respect for others, and courage in the discharge of your responsibilities, ” he emphasized.
He further urged all officers and soldiers of the Corps to remain diligent, hardworking, and proactive so as to collectively confront security challenges in troubled regions, uphold the Infantry values, and protect the nation with pride. He added that he is open to ideas that would bring the Corps together and make it more cohesive and efficient.
Maj Gen Abdulkalifa Ibrahim is a member of the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy and hails from Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. In the course of his illustrious career in the NA, he served as acting Garrison Commander in 1 Division, Commander 14 Brigade, General Officer Commanding 7 Division and also commanded the Multi National Joint Task Force Ndjamena, Chad among others. He has attended all courses commensurate to his rank, including the National Defence College Course 23.
He had served previously in Jaji at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry as member Training Team and later as Chief Instructor. He participated in several operations both within and outside the shores of the country, such as Operation Hadin Kai and Operations under the MNJTF. In 2023, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria awarded him the National honour of the Officer of the Order of the Republic (OFR). Similarly, the Chadian Government awarded him the national honor of ‘National Order of Chad’ (NOOC) for his contributions to peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin.
The Acting COAS later inspected ongoing projects in Jaji military Cantonment and paid a visit to the Command Engineering Depot at Rigachukun, Kaduna.
YOUR WELFARE, PROTECTION OF NIGERIA AND NIGERIANS MY TOPMOST PRIORITY” – ACTING COAS LT GEN OLUYEDE
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects
Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.
Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.
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Military
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
By: Zagazola Makama
Joint security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a retaliatory attack by bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area, neutralizing several terrorists, including notorious bandit leader Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when heavily armed bandits stormed Mada, attempting to retaliate against recent security operations.
However, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, swiftly engaged them in a fierce battle.
The security forces overpowered the bandits, inflicting heavy casualties and securing the area. Among those neutralized was Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and terror activities in Zamfara State.
Joint Security Forces Repel Bandits’ Retaliatory Attack in Mada, Neutralize another Kingpin Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious bandit leader who called himself Shekau, because of his notoriety, operating around the Narewo River bank in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been ambushed and killed by a rival faction led by another bandit leader, Shumo.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Shumo, an indigene of Ragadada, Buruku in Birnin Gwari LGA, launched the attack in retaliation for a previous assault by Shekau, who had reportedly seized his weapons and killed several of his fighters.
It was gathered that the ambush paid off as Shekau was killed alongside some of his lieutenants during the ambush on March 5, 2025.
The neutralized bandits were buried by individuals identified as Yellow Million, Baba Kusa, and an imam from Kabode village, Kachia LGA.
Though, bandits activities in Kaduna has drastically stepped down due to the non Kinetic efforts of the Kaduna State government and security agencies but ongoing rivalries among bandit factions operating in the region has also intensified with multiple casualties reported in recent times.
Rival Bandit Leader, Shekau Killed in Kaduna Ambush
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IGP launches Zulum’s distribution of 110 vehicles, 280 houses to police, others
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