Security

Military Places N95m Bounty on Wanted Terrorists

By Web News 719

The Military has published the names and pictures of 19 wanted terrorist commanders who have been terrorizing the country and placed N5m naira reward each to any person who has credible information that could lead to their arrest.

The Defence Headquarters also released the names of the 19 terrorists declared wanted.

According to the statement, the terrorists include Sani Dangote from Dumbarum Village, in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, Bello Turji Gudda, AKAI Village of Zamfara State, Leko, MOZOJ VIllage, Mutazu from Katsina State.

Others include Dogo Nahali from YAR TSAMIYAR JNO Village, Katsina State, Halilu Sububu from Sububu Village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, Nagona, from Angwan Galadima in Isa Loa area of Sokoto State.

The Statement also names Nasanda from Kwashabawa, Village in Zurmi LGA of Zamara State, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, from Kamfanin Daudawa Village of Faskari, Katsina State.

Others are Ali Kachalla aka Ali Kawaje from Zamfara State, Abu Radd, Dan-Da and Sani Gurgu from Katsina State, Umaru Dan Nigeria, Nagala, and Alhaji Ado Aliero from Zamfara State.

Monore, from Katsina State, while Gwaska Dankarami, and Baleri are from Zamfara State, and Mamudu Tainange from Katsina State.

It adds that any person who has any information that could lead to their arrest should contact the military on 09135904467.

FRCN/Adebukola Aluko

Security

We didn’t order the arrest of Commodore Olawunmi – DHQ

By Web News 1058

The attention of the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has been drawn to an online news publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, ordered the arrest of retired Commodore Kunle Olawunmi for recently appearing on a Channels Television programme, Sunrise Daily.

The Armed Forces may not want to join issues with Sahara Reporters for the scandalous and malicious publication insinuating that it’s agency has ordered the arrest of Commodore Olawunmi (rtd) for sharing his views on matters of defence and national security.

It is gratifying to state that the retired military officer who is on the military reserve list was only invited via SMS and voice by the DIA to further furnish the AFN with relevant and pressing security information which he may be opportuned to have knowledge of as a Professor of Global Security Studies.

The said proposed meeting between DIA and the retired senior Navy officer was intended to get credible tips on boosting the fight against terrorism/insurgency, banditry and sundry crimes.

He was not asked to come along with his international passport.

This in no way constitute any form of arrest as speculated by Sahara Reporters.

It is very sad that an online media like Sahara Reporters would capitalize on a proposed meeting between an agency and it’s stakeholder to paint the story in a manner intended to portray the military as draconic government agency acting in a crude manner.

The general public should please note that the AFN is a professional entity that will continue to be responsive to all credible information that will promote peace and unity of our dear country.

As you will recall, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has just completed his tour of the 6 Geo-Political Zones where he interacted with retired military officers with a view to rallying them to lend their support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

In this regard, I wish to use this medium to encourage the retired senior officer to come forward to give valuable information to the military authorities as a patriotic citizen who has served meritoriously in various capacities in the Nigerian Navy before retirement.

Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr

Major General

Director Defence Information

28 August 2021

Security

Sunday Igboho: Alleged spy is a serial impersonator – Defence HQ

By Web News 678

The Defence Headquarters says the alleged spy on Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo popularly called Sunday Igboho is a serial impersonator.

 The Defence Headquarters in a statement made available to newsmen reiterated that  the Military will never stoop so low to an extent of spying on an individual, as alleged by the aides of Chief Sunday Adeyemo.

The statement signed by the Acting Director, Defence Media Operations,

Defence Headquarters, Brigadier General B.E. Onyeuko, describes the Armed Forces of Nigeria, as highly professional in the discharge of their duties.

Chief Sunday Adeyemo in a video clip on the social media, and some other media reports, had alleged that some Nigerian military personnel were on a spying mission to his Soka residence before they were apprehended.

In the viral video which was released on Friday 19 March, 2021, the alleged “soldiers” were seen being accused of having been sent by the Government to do a ‘survey’ on Sunday Igboho’s Soka residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Radio Nigeria gathered that the two men in military uniform and others had however been handed over to the police.

Abisola Oluremi

Security

Defence Headquarters Assures Residents of FCT and Adjoining States of Safety

By Web News 610

The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory and adjoining states of safety.

This is contained in a Press Release by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche

                       Text of Press Release    

Security Alert: Defence Headquarters Assures Residents of FCT and Adjoining States of Safety

1. The Defence Headquarters wish to reassure residents of FCT and other adjoining States that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have been on red alert to combat crime and ensure effective surveillance of the Federal Capital Territory and other States of the country. This is imperative sequel to a purported memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service warning it’s staff  on a possible attack on the FCT. The Armed Forces of Nigeria working together with other security and response agencies particularly the core intelligence agencies hereby assure the general public that preventive and preemptive intelligence are ongoing. The general public is thus advised to go about their lawful businesses undeterred.

2. Furthermore, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wish to assure the general public that the offensives against the common enemies of this Nation will not cease until normalcy is restored in all parts of the country. Hence, the general public is equally enjoined to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity accordingly.

3. You are please requested to disseminate this information through your medium for the awareness of the general public. Thank you for your usual support and cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations