Category: Security

Our operation focus at providing security and stability for the nation – DHQ assures Citizens ……. As troops neutralise 125, arrest 200 persons,20 oil thieves rescue 140 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters DHQ ,has affirmed that the military is in a good and strong position in the war against terrorist with many terrorist leaders and their combatants been killed as a result of continued military onslaught.The military authority assured citizens that it will continue to focus at providing security and stability in the nation. This was disclosed in a release signed by Major General Edward Buba,Director Defence Media Operations. Nigerian Military said the armed forces is engaged in multiple fronts targeting terrorist and their cohorts and dismantling their military…

Nigerian Military restates commitment to eliminate Terrorism,other crimes in Nigeria ….. As troops neutralise 187, arrest 183 persons,26 Oil thieves, rescue 109 kidnapped hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has said that the military is keeping up the pressure on criminal elements through ongoing operations in five active theatres across Nigeria. These theatres are namely, the NE, NW, NC, SS and SE, with the NE and NW having the highest levels of intensity.   This was disclosed by the Director Defence Media Operations,Major General Edward Buba while briefing Journalists on the ongoing military operations across Nigeria held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday.   General Buba said the operations are complex as troops are engaged in fighting…

Canada appoints first female Chief of Defence Staff

Emporium Reporters

The government of Canada has appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the country’s armed forces.   She will be the first woman to hold such exalted military post.   Carignan will be promoted to general and take office in a ceremony on 18 July. She will take over the baton of leadership from General Wayne Eyre, who is to retire from the Canadian armed forces after over 40 years in service.   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced her appointment on Wednesday, marking…

CDS mourns Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi,says he was patriotic to the end

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has expressed sadness over demise of the 8th Chief of Defence Staff, Armed Forces of Nigeria (1999-2003) Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi. The Chief of Defence Staff and all the Service Chiefs joined the family of the late Admiral and entire Nigerian people to mourn the exit of the distinguished naval officer whom he described as an elder statesman who continued to provide his wealth of experience to the AFN even after retirement from active service 2 two decades ago. The CDS prayed…

Nigerian Military Declares Curfew In Borno Town ,as Suicide Bombing claimed Six Lives

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian military authority has declared a curfew in the Gwoza area of Borno State after a suicide bombing at a wedding claimed six lives and injured several other persons.   SaharaReporters had reported that the bomb attack occurred in Mararanba, Gwoza town.   It had been reported that the bomber, who was later identified as a young woman in her early 20s, detonated her explosive device in the middle of the gathering, causing chaos and destruction.   Meanwhile, Yusuf Lawal, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the incident.…

DHQ assures Farmers of adequate security for bounty harvest …. As troops neutralise 2,245 terrorists, arrest 3,682 ,rescue 1,993 kidnapped hostages in Q2

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Military Authority has assured that adequate security measures has been put in place to tackle communal clashes that always occurred during farming season, the military said with the necessary security measures put in place,farmers are sure of bounty harvest this year. This was disclosed by Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations DMO disclosed this Thursday at a Quarterly Review and briefing on Joint Task Force Operational Activities from April – June 2024 held at Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Highlighting the recorded success,General Buba said that Nigerian…

Our commitment to secure Nigeria remain sacrosanct – CDS ….. Felicitates with Muslims on Eid-El-Kabir Celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has assured that members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remained committed to the democratic tenets and their loyalty to constituted authority also remained constant as Nigeria recently celebrated 25 unbroken years of democracy in Nigeria. This was contained in CDS Christopher Musa in this year’s Eid-El-Kabir message to Muslim faithfuls and Members of the Armed Forces. CDS Musa said “It is with great pleasure that I join many well-wishers to rejoice with all Moslem faithfuls on this auspicious occasion…

DSS celebrates Eid El-kabir,urges Muslim faithfuls ,others to be vigilant

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha. The service said “While the event is significant for the opportunity it offers for prayers and celebrations, it reminds us of the importance of faith, obedience and generosity. Accordingly, all citizens are enjoined to emulate these characteristics as bases for national transformation and unity. To this end, everyone is urged to show love, not only to their neighbours, but the country at large”. The DSS in…

Terrorists must be eliminated for the sake of peace in Nigeria – DHQ ….. Calls on Nigerians to give more support to military

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Military authority has affirmed that the terrorists existing for the sake of war, and therefore for the sake of peace they must be eliminated. The military maintained that the ongoing war effort against insecurity is designed and crafted to defeat and destroy the terrorist as well as dismantle their terror infrastructure across the country. This was stated today by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba while briefing Journalists at the bi-weekly media briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja Thursday 13th June,2024. He said “Momentum is…

DSS warns against violent protests on Democracy Day ….. Enjoins Citizens to resist any persuasions to be lawless or cause disorder

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Department of State Services (DSS) said certain individuals and groups are planning to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June, 2024. The protests according to DSS are designed with sinister objectives to coincide with the Democracy Day Celebration.   The service in a release signed by Director, PR & Strategic, Communications, Dr Peter Afunanya said; .”While citizens may have the rights of assembly and expression, such freedoms should not be used to undermine public safety and national security.   “The determination by some non-state…