Category: Security

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…

Troops Neutralize Bandits’ Kingpin Kachallah Buzu, Others in Zamfara

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In a major breakthrough against terrorism, troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have successfully eliminated notorious bandit commander Kachallah Buzu and several of his fighters in Zamfara State.   The operation, which took place on the night of September 12 in Mayanchi village, was the result of an ambush laid by the military following intelligence reports on the terrorists’ movements.   Zagazola Makama disclosed that intelligence sources revealed that the ambush led to the neutralization of numerous bandits, including their leader, Buzu.   In addition…

Bandits leader Bello Turji reign of terror end soon – Defence Chief Christopher Musa vows

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa on Tuesday vowed to apprehend a notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji.   Turji is one of the most feared bandit leaders in the Northwest, responsible for orchestrating numerous attacks on residents of Zamfara.   He recently imposed an N30 million levy on the residents for their protection against attacks in Zamfara State.   Addressing journalists in Abuja, Musa called Turji “a deranged” individual and bet that he would be captured within the shortest possible time.   The Defense Chief also stated that…

CDS commiserates with Borno State residents over devastating flood

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa today, expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the government and good people of Borno State over the devastating flood that have ravaged several communities and paralyzed economic activities in the state.   The CDS said he was saddened to learn of the loss of lives, destruction of property, and the displacement of thousands of citizens as a result of the flood from Alo Dam. “On behalf of the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria the Chief of Defence Staff wish to convey…