Category: Security

CDS salutes Former Head Of State, Yakubu Gowon @90

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa joined other well-wishers to warmly congratulate General Yakubu Gowon GCFR, former Head of State and elder statesman, as he mark his 90th birthday.   The CDS in a congratulatory message signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau,Director Defence Information,noted with delight that as the Nigeria’s Head of State from 1966 to 1975, General Gowon played a key role in promoting and maintaining Nigeria’s peace and unity despite all the challenges of the period.   In his words “Indeed, General Gowon’s exemplary…

CDS receives Dein Of Agbor Kingdom,says Traditional Rulers are Vanguards for National Stability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa yesterday, 15 October, 2024 received the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Dein Keagborekuzi Benjamin Gbenoba 1 on a courtesy call. The CDS while receiving the traditional ruler, described traditional rulers as a vanguards for national stability. General Musa appreciated the Monarch for finding time to visit the Defence Headquarters. He further said the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) will continue to partner with the traditional institutions to achieve it’s constitutional mandate. He assured the First Class Chief…

Rival Group eliminates Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Daji

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Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, has been reportedly killed in Kwanar Nasiru, Gusau local government area of Zamfara State.   Daji was eliminated by a rival group of bandits on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and his body was left at the scene.   Lake Chad security expert, Mr Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Monday said that Daji was known for his criminal activities, including masterminding violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other surrounding areas.   His base of operations was the Shangel village, situated east…

Ace Super Cop Honored for daring fight against illegal Mining

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In a night of glitz, glamour, and banter, Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps was bestowed with the prestigious award of Most Resourceful Operational Officer in Nigeria by the National Crimewatch Magazine. The esteemed event, held at the Nigerian National Merit House, drew the crème de la crème of Nigeria’s security architecture, including captains of industry, political leaders, and family members.   Attah John Onoja’s recognition was a testament to his fearless and resourceful efforts in combating illegal mining in Nigeria.…

DHQ restates Troops commitment to fight against terrorism,other criminality ….. As troops neutralise 165, make several arrest, rescue 188 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Military authority said troops has been strategically deployed across the country to combat the terrorist, insurgents and their cohorts. Stated that war effort of the military is designed and crafted to defeat and destroy the terrorists as well as dismantle their terror networks across the country.   This was disclosed today Thursday October 10th ,2024,by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations DMO, while briefing Journalists on the ongoing military Operatives across Nigeria at Defence Headquarters Abuja.   General Buba said the armed forces has intensified its war…

Nigerian Air Force appoints Air Commodore Akinboyewa as new spokesman

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The Nigerian Air Force Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has appointed Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new spokesman of the NAF.   This was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, Captain Kabiru on Tuesday.   He said Air Commodore Akinboyewa would take over from Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, who has been redeployed to NAF’s Civil-Military Relations Branch, as Director of Coordination and Cooperation.   “This strategic realignment is part of the NAF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its public…

DHQ highlights recorded successes in Q3 2024 …. says troops eliminate 1,937 terrorists,arrest 2,882, rescue.1,854 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military Authority has highlighted successes recorded in its ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Nigeria,in the Third Quarter quarterly (July-September )2024.   While briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 26th September,2024,Director of Defence Media,Major General Edward Buba, said the military neutralized 1,937 terrorists and bandits, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages.   He said “Breakdown for the period includes and is not limited to the following: 688 AK47 rifles, 32,945 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 9,677 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 191…

Nigerian troops kill another notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Makore in Zamfara

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Security operatives have reportedly killed Kachalla Makore, a notorious bandit kingpin, and several of his fighters, in Magami area of Gusau LGA in Zamfara. This was made known on Wednesday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle.   Makama disclosed that the operation took place on Sunday along the Kwankele road in the Magami area of Gusau Local Government Area in Zamfara state.   According to Zagazola, the bandit leader and his men were reportedly en route to recover…

CDS attends NDA Regimental Dinner Night, charges passing out Cadets to ready for complex operational environments

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has charged the graduating cadets of Nigerian Defence Academy to imbibe lessons learnt from their training. He said this yesterday, as the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) at the Regimental Dinner Night in honour of Passing Out Cadets of 71Regular Course , Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 28 (Army) and DSSC 32,(Air Force) of Nigerian Defence Academy ( NDA) . The occasion is a long-standing tradition, which is very important as it acquaints the Passing Out Cadets with the…

CDS rewards Troops with N1m for eliminating Notorious Bandits Leader, Halilu Sububu in Zamfara

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced a cash reward of N1million for the troops involved in the recent successful operation in Zamfara State.   The operation led to the elimination of Halilu Sububu Buzu, a notorious bandit leader responsible for numerous attacks and kidnappings in the region.   General Musa commended the bravery and precision of the troops and stressed their critical role in dismantling a major threat to the security of the North West.   He added that the reward is to honor their dedication…