Category: Security

Adhere strictly to international best practices to ensure a successful operation – GOC charges Nigerian Army

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Chinade has reiterated the need for the Nigerian Army to adhere strictly to the nations law and other international laws that the country is signatory to for a successful operation.   Major General Chinade stated this during a sensitization workshop by the Army Headquarters Department of Civil Military Affairs on “Enhancing Professionalism and Responsiveness of the Nigerian Army Soldiers Through proper Observance of Humanitarian and Human laws” held at the 2 Division Auditorium for troops under Command.  …

Military drops leaflets, jingles warning of impending offensives in forests

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Barely 48 hours after a ‘surprise raid’ by aircraft in Zamfara State that eliminated scores of bandits, PRNigeria gathered that the military has commenced dropping leaflets and airing jingles to advise civilians on security consciousness and on impending major operations deep inside the bandit enclaves.   This development is coming as a ‘violent clash’ has broken out between Turji’s fighters and Dan Bokolo, another wanted terrorist commander.   A defence intelligence source told PRNigeria that in an effort to avoid collateral damages in the renewed military operations, leaflets and jingles…

GLOBAL POLICING INDEX: IGP charges public on Cybercrime reportage,expands Force Intelligence Capacity

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has charged members of the public, who are strategic partners in security and policing of the country, to report all forms of cybercrimes – identity theft, child sexual exploitation, cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, credit card fraud, internet fraud and other forms of cybercrimes online through the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Reporting Portal – https://incb.npf.gov.ng, [email protected], via WhatsApp on 07043797900, and via call/SMS on 08094557845.   The Cybercrime Reporting Portal which is domiciled at the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, availed the Force with…

Exercise Shining Star 2022: GOC charges Graduating Students to put Knowledge acquired into effective use

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Chinade has charged the graduating students of Exercise Shining Star 2022 held at the 2 Division Training School Ibadan, to put the knowledge acquired during the course into effective use in their respective units, formation and the Nigerian Army large. Major General Chinade while commending the impressive practical ability displayed by the student, enjoined them to remain focused, dedicated and disciplined to prove the knowledge gained at the institution. The GOC represented by the Division Training Officer Brigadier…

NDA Graduates 129 Paratroopers

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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, on Tuesday graduated 129 paratroopers of the Basic Airborne Course 7/2022, among its Cadets of 70th Regular Course.   The paratroopers were also at their fourth year (Tama four) in the Academy, currently undergoing their 5 years academic and military training before their commission into the Armed Forces as Officers.   At the event, the Director Military Training of the Academy, Brig.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, said the training was in line with the curriculum of the NDA for Cadets Training as reviewed by the Chief…

GOC 2 Division urges Troops to remain apolitical, professional

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Aminu Shehu Chinade has enjoined troops of 32 Artillery Brigade Akure to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of their constitutional roles. Maj Gen Chinade made this call while in 32 Artillery Brigade Akure on familiarisation visit to formations and units under 2 Division Area of Responsibility and also to identify with key stakeholders in the State. Speaking during his address to the troops, the GOC commended the efforts of the Brigade on the conduct of operations in…

Nigerian Army Women Corps to commence field training exercise

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The Nigerian Army Women Corps (NAWC) will commence a 7 day FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE (FTX) for its troops from 27 August – 2 September 2022 in Giri-Gwagwalada general area, Abuja. The exercise is designed to test the troop’s Leadership skills,Physical fitness, Team work, Military Operations Other than War among other military drills. The exercise would also provide a platform to ascertain troops’ preparedness towards supporting all the Nigerian Army’s engagements.   Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has enjoined communities living around Gwagwalada, Giri, Tugan Maje, Ana-Gada, Gudumba, Tagilogo and Makalma in…

DIPLOMATIC TIES : Defence Minister hosts Iranian Envoy ……. inaugurates committee to host 16th Nigeria- South Africa Defence Forum

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The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) is promoting Military Diplomatic Ties between the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Iranian Armed Forces for mutual benefits to both countries.   This came to the fore at a bilateral interface between the Nigerian Minister of Defence and the Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria Mohammed Alibak during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House Abuja. General Magashi told the visiting envoy that it was in time like this when Nigerian Military was decimating multiple threats to national…

MILITARY BILATERAL COOPERATION::Defence Minister harps on quick implementation of agreements between Nigeria and Indian

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The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has demanded quick action towards implementing bilateral Military agreements between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of India..   General Magashi stated this during a courtesy call on him by the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs ,Shriv Nuraleedharam at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House Abuja. He said moving forward time was of essence towards achieving the desired end – State in improved collaboration to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria in…

3 YEARS IN OFFICE :Personal Aides surprise Minister of Defence with gifts. …. as Minister thanks President Buhari for Appointment

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The Personal Staff of the Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi, rtd have taken him by surprise with assorted gifts to commemorate his three years in office.   General Magashi who was in awe for the beautiful three years anniversary Cake and the designer Card, applauded the kind gestures of both the Military Aides and the Civilian appointees led by the Special Adviser Technical, Major General Ahmed Tijani Jibrin rtd. The Defence Minister in his remark, thanked the President Muhammadu Buhari for considering him worthy of the appointment…