Category: Security

How Troops neutralized 40 terrorists, arrested 191,.recovered 72 assorted weapons, 338 ammunition – DHQ

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The Nigerian Armed Forces in its determination to end terrorism and insecurity across the country, said it accordingly deployed troops strategically to conduct operations across the country in order to create a safe environment for citizens to go about their lawful duties and activities.   The deployed armed forces conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts. Immediately upon acquisition of vital targets, fighter jets are scramped to conduct major bombarding raids on significant terrorist enclaves.   The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General…

Late former COAS,General Mohammed Chris Alli laid to rest

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The Nigerian nation and Army (NA)has bid farewell to the iconic, late Major General Mohammed Chris Alli (rtd) who was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony held at the National Cemetery, Abuja today Wednesday 20th December,2023. The Late Major General Chris Alli (rtd) served the nation in the Armed Forces of Nigeria in various capacities, leaving behind enduring legacies. Born on 25 December 1944, in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, General Chris Alli’s sojourn in the NA began on 20 October 1967, as a member of the Emergency Short Service…

CAN visits DHQ lauds CDS Chris Musa achievements

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The ChIef of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa has received the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Defence Headquarters Abuja.   The leadership of CAN was led by its President His Eminence, Most Reverend Daniel Okoh. CAN President said the visit was to reciprocate similar gesture by the CDS to the Association’s Headquarters few months ago. According to him, the CDS visit has yielded many fruitful results. He added that the CDS gesture has given CAN a further sense of belonging and created more…

Kaduna drone incident, a human error – CDS

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa, has described last Sunday’s incident where military drone strike killed 120 worshippers in Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State as a mistake. He said this on Saturday at the graduation of the Senior Executive Course, SEC 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, in Jos. Recall that the military mistakenly killed scores of villagers in drone strikes during a religious festival in Kaduna State. Following the two airstrikes, about 120 people died while no fewer than 68…

BRAVE-IT commiserates with Victims of Kaduna Drone Attacks

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The Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVE-IT) expressed solidarity with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the resilient people of Kaduna State in the wake of the tragic drone attacks in Tudun Biri. The group in a statement signed by Lawrence Audu,Director of Public Affairs and Strategies commiserated with the families and friends of the innocent citizens who lost their lives in the tragedy. “BRAVE-IT recognizes the gravity of this unprecedented event and extends our deepest sympathies to all those affected. We…

CP Niger visits Brigade Commander, 31 Artillery Brigade, seeks cooperation to fight crime

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The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command ,CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman today 6th December,2023 paid a courtesy visit to the Brigade Commander, 31 Artillery Brigade, Brig. Gen. H. Bobbo in his office at HQ 31 Artillery Brigade Minna, Niger state capital.   The CP asserted in his remarks that having assumed duty, it became necessary to pay a courtesy call to familiarize himself with the formation and to solicit for heightened understanding and cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the Police in the State.   He noted that the situation…

Nigerian govt to sell Presidential Aircraft, calls for bidders

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The Nigerian government has announced the sale of the Falcon 900B aircraft, which is a part of the presidential air fleet. The announcement was contained in a post by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) via X on Monday evening, December 4, 2023. NAF has also called on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase of the aircraft. According to the flier, the aircraft was put up for sale following the approval of the Federal Government. “The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sale of Falcon 900B aircraft…

DSS refutes Jackson Ude’s allegations against DG,Yusuf Magaji Bichi …. says it’s false accusations

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to some publications by one Jackson Ude on his twitter handle @jacksonpbn, against the person and office of the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi.   The Service in a release signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications ,described the said allegations as false. It stated that neither the DG nor anyone acting on his directive has looted staff subsidy grant.   “No such grant has been made available to the Service and once that is allocated, staff will, as usual, receive…

Troops neutralise 99 terrorists, nab 198 others in 1 week – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the last one week eliminated 99 terrorists and apprehended 198 others in different operations across the country.   The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.     Buba said the troops also rescued a total of 139 hostages and recovered 141 assorted weapons and 1,463 assorted ammunition in the various operations across North East, North Central and North West theatres of…

DHQ refutes death rumour,says Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa hale and hearty

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The Defense Headquarters has dismissed report which claimed that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has died.   Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported in some section of the media that Musa had died.   But a statement made by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, described the report as unfortunate, unethical and lack credibility.     According to Gusau, General Musa is alive and hearty.   He added that the online newspaper has retracted the news story and tendered unreserved apology to the CDS, his family…