DEFENCE

Military: We ‘ll Fight Until Nigeria Finds Peace

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4 years ago

July 2, 2021

By Gom Mirian, Abuja

The Military high command has said it will not relent in its effort to fight all forms of criminalities until relative peace was returned to Nigeria.

At a press conference on Thursday, in Abuja, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, Acting Director, Defence Media Operation assured that the Military would intensify its operational efforts to deny criminals freedom of Operation.

According to Onyeuko, “The Military High Command lauded the efforts of the troops for keeping up the tempo and encourages the general public to support our efforts by providing credible and timely information that will facilitate our proactive engagements.

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While giving an updates of its operational activities, Onyeuko said, “Between 18 and 30 June, troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North East Zone simultaneously conducted several land and air operations. These were clearance operations and aggressive fighting patrols to deny terrorists freedom of movement at different locations.
“Similarly, troops conducted ambush operations as well as responded to distress calls, repelled BHT elements attacks on troops’ locations and dominated the theatre of operations.”

In another development, Onyeuko said, “Own troops acting on intelligence report on ongoing illegal oil bunkering activity at Alimosho NNPC pipeline, arrested one Mr Oyeshola Saheed acting as the illegal bunkerers’ supervisor.”
However, he named one Mr Akanbi as the sponsor and financier of the illegal bunkering activities in the area. Both vehicles and equipment used for their operations were recovered and handed over to appropriate agency for necessary action.
On its non-kinetic engagement within the period under review, it may be recalled that, on 24 June 2021, the Chief of Defence Staff, General LEO Irabor met with retired senior military officers from the Zone to discuss ways out of the current security challenges in the Country.

The interaction was part of efforts aimed at tracing root causes of security challenges in the Country and to tap from the wealth of experience and knowledge of the retired officers and other stakeholders.
The CDS said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will leverage the wealth of experience of the retired officers for the betterment of the Region and Nigeria in general.

He affirmed that the military had been reassessing its operational engagement on regular basis to improve the security of the Country. In the same vein, the CDS has called on Nigerians to be more united for the strength and progress of the Country.

He made this call in Ibadan while unveiling Nigeria’s biggest flag, which covers an area of 3,275.6 square metres; a length of 75.3 metres and a width of 43.5 metres.

The new flag was facilitated by Mr Babajide Ogunsanwo. The designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkumi was in attendance.

DEFENCE

NDA Announces Screening Test of Shortlisted Applicants for June 14

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4 hours ago

June 5, 2025

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The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.

The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna.

Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the screening test on 14 June, is based on the official UTME results sent by JAMB to the Nigerian Defence Academy.

“Candidates are advised to check the portal to eliminate network issues as the reason for not being shortlisted.

” Afterwards, those who were not shortlisted for the screening test are advised to verify the current status of their results from the JAMB, “Maidawa said.

(NAN)

DEFENCE

Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 2,900 personnel in Kwara

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1 day ago

June 4, 2025

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin.

Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents and visitors in Kwara of a peaceful and well-secured celebration.

Mohammed explained that the deployed personnel would be strategically positioned across all 16 Local Government Areas to safeguard critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centers, and other high-traffic locations.

”All Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Units have been directed to remain on high alert and sustain proactive engagements with communities.

”Our presence will be visible, coordinated and reassuring, as we have assessed the risk areas, identified critical points and implemented a multi-layered approach to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration,” he said.

The commandant warned individuals and groups intending to use the festive atmosphere to create trouble, vandalise critical infrastructure or engage in any unlawful activity to desist or face the wrath of law.

He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or activities. (NAN)

DEFENCE

Insecurity: Police Confirm Attacks on 2 Benue LGs

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2 days ago

June 3, 2025

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) The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday.

Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.

She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.

She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.

“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.

“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said

A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.

The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.

It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.

“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.

“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.

“It is an evening one can never imagine.

“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”

In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.

“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.

“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.

“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”

The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview in Makurdi on Monday.