DEFENCE
Army Launches Novel Strategies, Tactics to Surmount Insurgency – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has said that the Nigerian Army must, “by the necessity of the changing nature of the battle space, sit up and develop novel processes, strategy and tactics to overwhelm the enemy in kinetic and non-kinetic battles”.
Gen.Yahaya stated this yesterday at a lecture entitled: “The Implementation of the CIMIC Policy of the Nigerian Army and the Conduct of non-kinetic operations in the Northeast: Issues, Challenges and Lessons”.
He delivered the lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 43 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru near Jos.
He said that the Nigerian Army had been directly involved in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East since 2009.
The COAS said that although its initial focus was on kinetic operations, the Nigerian Army and her strategic partners now applied a mixture of kinetic and non-kinetic approach in addressing insurgency and other security operations.
He emphasised the importance of Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) as a policy of the Nigerian Army, the Armed Forces of Nigeria which constituted a significant dimension of the non-kinetic approach.
He defined kinetic operations as the use of military force or “hard power” to defeat terrorism and insurgency.
While the non-kinetic operations, he said, involved the use of non-military approach or “soft power” to address the root causes of terrorism and insurgency.
Yahaya also defined CIMIC as the coordination and cooperation between military and civilian actors with a view to achieving mission success.
According to him, it entail tasks such as coordination between the military units/formations and all the civilian actors in the general area of operation, provision of palliative support to the civilian environment to ease tension and win hearts and minds.
He disclosed that both Civil Military Relations and CIMIC were aimed at bridging the “civil-military gap and resolving real or potential conflicts between both segments of the populace.”
The chief of army staff said that the Nigerian Army was investing in building the capacity of its officers and men in all aspects of CIMIC.
He further revealed that he had approved that CIMIC be included in the curricula of all the army’s training institutions.
He called for the establishment of a National CIMIC Doctrine and Strategy, stating that the Nigerian Army and the entire Armed Forces required a sound document outlining the broad strategic and doctrinal parameters of CIMIC.
“At the moment, our CIMIC activities are executed in silos and virtually on the basis of impulse by the services.
“Also, Quick Impact Projects are executed without collaboration with the lead civil agencies.
“The proposed document should outline the broad strategic and doctrinal foundation of CIMIC at national level, areas of intervention and budgetary framework,” he said. (NAN)
…In Liaison with Agencies to Improve Plateau Security Situation
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen .Farouk Yahaya, has said that the Army is liaising with Plateau Government and agencies to improve the security situation in the state.
Faruk stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Simon Lalong on Wednesday at Government House in Jos.
He said that the 3 Div. of the Nigerian Army and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) were working assiduously to put an end to insecurity in Plateau through kinectic and non kinetic measures.
He explained that kinetic measures which involved the use of military force or “hard power” to defeat terrorism and insurgency must be complimented with non kinetic measures to yield lasting solutions.
The COAS thanked Gov. Lalong for his efforts at addressing the spate of security challenges in the state, describing the security situation in the state as fluid and dicey but that it was being handled by the governor to prevent its escalation.
“I want to appreciate all the efforts you are putting in to enhance security in the state, and request that you should not be deterred.
“I want to urge you not to rest on your oars, but continue and even improve in what you do to bring peace and security , which is the only facilitator of development and would create enabling environment for others to do their job,” he said.
He thanked the governor for the immense support given to the army in the state to discharge their duties diligently, explaining that the motorcycles provided by the State Government would help them in exposing hideouts of criminals and for other operations.
Gen. Yahaya commiserated with the governor for the loss of the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Artillery,Maj. Gen . Abraham Dusu, who was from Plateau and his course mate.
In his remarks, Lalong congratulated Yahaya on his appointment as COAS, and pledged that as the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, the region would give him the necessary support to discharge his duties.
He thanked him for his prompt approach through the GOC and OPSH to enable the state government contain the security situation experienced in the state, over the past months.
The Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna has urged residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya and Afaka general areas not to panic over its scheduled shooting exercise.This
This is contained in a statement issued by the NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, on Wednesday in Kaduna.
Maidawa, said the exercise is for the Army cadets of 73 and 74 Regular Courses.
The exercises, he said, are scheduled to hold from April 18 to April 20 abd from April 26 to April 27.
“The NDA assures the general public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful conduct of the exercise.
“However, the general public is advised to avoid trespassing in the general area throughout the period of the exercise,” the army said.
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The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an Enugu resident, one Mmaduabuchi Okonkwo, 24, suspected to be in possession of, and transacting in, fake Naira notes.
A statement by the Command’s spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said that operatives serving in Abakaliki Road Police Division, with the support of law-abiding citizens, arrested Okonkwo of Mkpologu, Emene, Enugu, at the Old IMT Bus Stop, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, on April 10.
According to him, the suspect’s arrest is sequel to his alleged possession, and transacting in, counterfeited Naira notes.
“A total of ₦40,000 suspected counterfeited one thousand denominated Naira notes were recovered from him.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect boarded a minibus from New Haven Junction to Old IMT Bus Stop, Enugu, and gave the driver one of the counterfeited notes.
“The driver, however, scrutinised and observed that the currency was fake, and quickly raised an alarm that led to the suspect’s arrest.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having paid the sum of ₦25,000 genuine Naira notes to his cohort at large for the counterfeited Naira notes worth ₦50,000,” he said.
Ndukwe said that he further confessed to having spent ₦10,000 out of the fake notes, with the remaining ₦40,000 recovered from him.
“The suspect will be arraigned and prosecuted once investigations are concluded,” he said. (NAN)
Umar Mohammed, the Kwara Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Tuesday in Ibadan called for an increase in vigilance.
He said the appeal was necessary to confront the challenges of insecurity, violence and other social vices in various communities in the state.
The Commandant said the recent rise in security challenges in the state necessitated the upgrading of the police outpost to a fully operational divisional office.
p”This is in order to address insecurity more effectively.
“The establishment of the division will no doubt improve operational efficiency, thereby reducing possible threats to peaceful coexistence,” he said.
The Commandant applauded the people of Ipee community, most especially Mr Olayiwola Oyebode, Deputy Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, for their unwavering commitment and support for the project.
He assured the community that their efforts would not go in vain.
”I promise utmost security and well-being, and the NSCDC will work tirelessly to address all your security challenges,” Mohammed said.
He urged members of the community to remain vigilant and actively support the Corps by providing credible and timely information that would enhance their operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility and everyone should play their part in keeping their community safe, by working together and sharing information promptly,” the Commandant said.
The Deputy Speaker of State House of Assembly, Mr Olayiwola Oyebode, thanked the Commandant for his cooperation and efforts in ensuring the protection of lives and properties in the community and the state in general.
He urged the Commandant to deploy additional personnel to the new division in order to increase the safety and security of the people in the community.
In his remark, the Onipe of Ipee, Oba Lawal Adebayo, expressed gratitude to the Corps for the steadfast dedication to ensuring safety in the community and urged for sustained efforts.
Oba Adebayo also thanked Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for his continuous support in upholding peace and security within the state.(NAN)
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