Security

Osun Reaffirms Support for Security Agencies

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By Funmi Ojo

The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its continued support for security agencies operating across the state.

This assurance was given at the Passing Out Parade of the 89 Regular Recruits Intake of the Nigerian Army, held at the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, said sustained peace and security remain critical to social stability and economic development in the state.

The governor commended the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and commitment to national service.

He described the Armed Forces as a vital institution in protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and maintaining internal security.

In his address, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, charged the newly inducted soldiers to uphold loyalty, discipline and professionalism.

Lieutenant General Shaibu reminded the recruits of the heavy responsibility placed on the Nigerian Army.

He urged them to remain committed to integrity, patriotism and respect for constituted authority as they begin their military careers.

The ceremony attracted senior military commanders, government officials, traditional rulers, families of the recruits and other dignitaries.

The strong turnout highlighted the importance of the parade in promoting civil-military relations and national cohesion.

The colourful event marked the successful completion of months of intensive training by the recruits.

They demonstrated discipline, physical fitness and combat readiness through coordinated drills and tactical displays.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Security

Oyebanji Lauds Nigerian Army for Safeguarding Democracy

By Web News 597

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged the Nigerian Army to remain loyal to the country in order to safeguard democracy.

Governor Oyebanji made this appeal while receiving the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi in his office in Ado Ekiti.

He said democracy is the best system of government for the current situation of things, praising the Nigerian Army for adhering to the principles of democracy, encouraging them to continue doing so.

He said that once there is a stable and orderly form of government, development will be easier for the government to deliver to the people.

The governor said a secure society attracts investors, hence the need to maintain a strong collaboration and partnership with the army to ensure a peaceful environment.

Expressing the gratitude of the government and Ekiti people to the Nigerian Army for confronting security challenges, Governor Oyebanji said the country owed its stability to the efforts of the devoted men of the military, who have been fighting insurgency on the frontline.

Oyebanji said the state government would continue to provide suitable facilities and give the necessary support to the army to succeed in their operation, with a request for more personnel in the state.

Earlier, Major General Bamidele Alabi the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, who said he was on a familiarization visit to Ekiti, thanked governor Oyebanji for his support to the military personnel in the state and for putting measures in place to ensure peace and security.

Major General Alabi emphasised the need for the military to intensify its operations in Ekiti but solicited more logistics support from the state government to improve the activities of the personnel.

He noted that security issues require the efforts of everyone with a call on the people of Ekiti to continue to provide the needed information and other supports that the troops need to perform optimally.

Major General Alabi however assured governor Oyebanji of the continued cooperation of the army towards ensuring adequate security of lives and properties of the people.

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Sport

Garrison Brigade Comes Top in 81 Division Competition

By Web News 568

By Wale Olokun

The Garrison Brigade of the 81 Division of the Nigeria Army has emerged as the overall winner of the Division’s 2023 Inter Brigade Competition for Corporals and Below.

The General Officer Commanding, 81 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa while declaring the five-day competition closed at the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala Abeokuta, called on the soldiers to always maintain good physical fitness in line with the vision of the Nigeria Army.

Major General Ajunwa represented by the Director of Training, Nigeria Army 81 Division, Brigadier General O. B Davies expressed satisfaction at the level of physical fitness of the soldiers noting that the division will continue to make training a priority in line with the vision of the chief of Army staff.

He called on the soldiers that excelled at the competition to sustain the standard reminding others to braze up for the challenge of attaining the expected physical fitness.

The Commander Thirty Five Artillery, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Muhammed Aminu, while speaking on the exercise, said the competition had achieved its objectives with the sportsmanship spirit exhibited by the participating divisions.

The Chief Observer of the Competition was the Director of Training, Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Olusola Diya.

The soldiers in the ranks of corporal and below competed for honours in different categories including Weapon Handling, Combat Swimming, Map reading and combat Obstacle Crossing.

Soldiers of the 45 Engineers Brigade was last on the log with 390 points from the available 500 points. 9 Brigade of the 81 Division emerged third with 410 points.

The host, 35 Artillery Brigade was the second best with 440 points while the 81 Division Garrison with 460 points out of the available 500 points lifted the overall best team trophy.

In the individual category awards, the best Combat Swimmers emerged from the 9 Brigade, the best shooter from the 35 Artillery, the best drill commander was produced by the 45 Engineers Brigade, and the best getaway soldier was among the 81 division Garrison troop

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Security

9 Brigade Tops Combat Proficiency Competition

By Web News 1036

9 Brigade of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has emerged the winner of the 2022 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition with three hundred points.

The four-day competition, which took place at 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, had the host Brigade emerging as the first runners-up with two hundred points.

81 Division Garrison emerged second runners up on one hundred and seventy points, while 45 Engineering Brigade emerged third runners with one hundred and forty points.

Declaring the competition closed, the General Officer Commanding, 81 Division of Nigeria Army, Brigadier-General Obinna Ajunwa said the competition was crucial for the promotion of emotional stability, self-discipline and self-realization in individual officers.

He noted that the attributes were important to every soldier for the enhancement of the soldier’s ability to discharge their duties.

Major-General Ajunwa represented by his Chief of Staff, Brigadier General

Dapo. Oloyede, said, the Combat Proficiency Competition was organized with the aim of improving combat readiness, leadership trait, and organizational ability and inculcating initiatives in the stipulated rank bracket of officers.

He hinted that those that performed well in the competition would be privileged to represent the Division at Nigerian Army-level organized competitions and urged them to maintain and improve their physical fitness at all times.

Wale Oluokun

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Security

Nigeria Army is putting the right peg in the right hole – COAS

By Web News 757

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya says all hands must be on deck towards achieving the strategic objectives of having a highly motivated and effective Nigerian Army. 

Lieutenant Yahaya stated during a 5day office management and document security workshop organized by 2 Divisions Nigerian Army Ibadan. 

Speaking on the theme of the workshop which is “Enhancing the Capacity of Nigerian Army, Checks for Improved Professionalism in Office Management and Document Security” Lieutenant Yahaya said it was putting the right peg in the right hole, considering the present security situation in the country. 

The Chief of Army Staff, who spoke through General Officer Commanding,  2 Division, Ibadan, Major General Gold Chibuisi said the workshop was aimed at appraising officers with modern development in documents, particularly with the increased use of cyberspace for relaying messages.

“The Nigerian Army has gone to great lengths to source for competent resource persons for this workshop. 

“A team of professionals are partnering with the Nigerian Army in this respect”.  

“These erudite gentlemen, some of whom you may have met while they were in service,  have graciously agreed to share their wealth of experiences with us in office management and document security “.

“They will bring a unique blend of service and civilian dimensions to the topics for you to have a wider and a more encompassing understanding of the challenges in document security “.

Lieutenant General Yahaya, therefore, urged the participants who were drawn from 2 divisions and 81 battalion of the Army to reciprocate by remaining motivated and professionally responsive in the discharge of their roles.

General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan,  Major General Gold Chibuisi, who was represented by Chief of Staff Administration, Brigadier General Muhammed Wabili said the workshop became imperative having recognized the dynamic nature of contemporary challenges which affect almost all spheres of human endeavour’s including cyber and information management. 

“AS you all know, the Nigerian Army is currently tackling terrorism,  insurgency,  banditry as well as other threats in various part of the country. There is no doubt that we cannot live up to expectations without exercising a high level of professional competence driven by committed commissioned officers and soldiers”

“It has therefore become expedient to build your capacity with a view to enhancing your performance in the on-going fight against the aforementioned security challenges”.

On his part, the Chief of Staff Administration, Brigadier General Muhammed Wabili, who spoke through Director of Manpower Planning, Major General PP Malla said in order to address breaches in document security, the idea of the workshop came up for personnel across formations and units for a maximum performance. 

“The knowledge acquired no doubt would go a long way to assist clerks in the protection and handling of vital documents”

The 5-day workshop, which will end on Friday was graced by security heads and representatives from sisters agencies in Oyo State. 

Rasheedah Makinde 

Crime

Corps Member Mistreatment: Nigerian Army Decries Officer’s Behavior, Promises Disciplinary Actions

By Web News 906

The Nigerian Army, NA, has taken cognizance of a video clip currently making the rounds on the social media, where a female officer was seen dehumanizing a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Calabar, Cross River State.

This act is not only condemnable, but unprofessional and against established precepts of discipline in the NA.

The NA has remained undoubtedly the pride of the nation, a symbol of national unity that has consistently being in the vanguard of respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry.

It is against this premise that the NA condemns this unimaginable level of infraction by a personnel in its ranks.

The NA therefore, condemns in strong terms, this act of gross misconduct.

Undoubtedly, the officer’s actions has caused the NA monumental embarrassment and is highly regrettable.

This unfortunate act of indiscipline does not in anyway represent the NA and will not be condoned in its entirety.

For the records, the ugly incident happened in 13 Brigade, Calabar.

The Brigade Commander immediately instituted an investigation and the officer involved has been identified and sanctioned on the interim and would be made to undergo regimental orders (trial) in line with the extant provisions of the Armed Forces Act.

The submission that the Brigade attempted covering up was therefore misleading, as the NA remains a professional force that has zero tolerance for indiscipline amongst its personnel.

The NA wishes to reiterate and assure the general public that such infractions would not be tolerated from its personnel.

The NA also reassures that the rights of the citizenry is sacrosanct and must be respected by all personnel of the NA, as any form of infraction will be severely dealt with.

Therefore, the general public is enjoined to continue to report such infractions, as the Human Rights Desks in all formations of the NA are emplaced to deal decisively with such erring personnel.

The NA further wishes to tender unreserved apology to the victim, her family members, friends, National Youth Service Corps and to Nigerians in general for the unwholesome treatment meted out to the Corps member.

Onyema Nwachukwu

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations

23 September 2021

Security

Makinde Commiserates with Families of Fallen Soldiers

By Web News 546

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others, including Oyo State-born Flight Lieutenant Taiwo Asaniyi, as a huge loss to Nigeria.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, commiserates with the families of the deceased soldiers, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.

Governor Makinde equally condoled with the Armed Forces, especially the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force, who all lost men to the air accident in Kaduna.

The governor described the death of Asaniyi as a personal loss to him and Oyo State, urging the family to take solace in the Almighty, while praying to God to console the family.

He said: “The deaths of Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 others in a plane crash in Kaduna came as a rude shock. 

“The deaths are painful and a great loss to our nation at this time when concerted efforts are needed to tackle insecurity. 

“It is my prayer that God will console the families they all left behind.

“I particularly commiserate with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Armed Forces and especially the family of our brother, Flight Lieutenant Asaniyi, who is an indigene of Oyo State.

“Asaniyi’s passage to glory represents a personal loss to me and to the state, because he was one of the many professionals giving wings to Oyo State to fly to its premium place as a Pacesetter State.

“It is my prayer that God will console the families Asaniyi and others left behind and avert sad occurrences such as this.

“I also bid farewell to the gallant men who served their country in wars but lost their lives outside the battlefields.

“Adieu, great soldiers!”

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Nigeria Army Pledges to Improve Security Architecture in Ogun

By Web News 1796

The New Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Abeokuta, Brigadier General Adewale Adekoya has promised that the Nigeria Army will continue to intensify efforts towards improving the security architecture in Ogun State.

Brigadier General Adekoya, who stated this during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun at Oke Mosan Abeokuta, said the military would support other law enforcement agencies to maintain peace in the state.

He also expressed the readiness to work with the state government towards ensuring the implementation of formidable security plans.

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Responding, Governor Dapo Abiodun said his administration would continue to place a high premium on the issue of security equally and urged the new Commander to engender peace and security in the state.

The Governor explained that many initiatives were being put together to stem the tide of kidnapping and all forms of crimes in the state and called for more collaborations towards protecting lives and property across the state. 

Bolanle Adesida

News

Nigerian Army Nabs Five Impostor, Police Officer in Delta

By Web News 1552

The 63 Brigade headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Asaba, says the force has apprehended five army impostors and a serving Mobile Policeman during routine patrol along Kwale-Ogwashi-Uke expressway in Delta State.

The arrest was announced in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer, 63 Brigade Captain George Okukpe.

The suspects included 39 year old Sergeant Stanley Agwuchi, a serving personnel in Ogwashi-Uku Police Division, and four others.

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested while harassing commuters and disturbing the peace in the area, with the intention of kidnapping or robbing their victims.

It also noted that another two army impersonators were arrested including one deserter, Private Ogodo Gideon and an internet fraudster, Mr. Onovughegor Augustine, during a raid at Ogbolu in Aniocha South area of the state.

The statement called on the general public to be cautious of impostors who parade themselves as military men and to report culprits to the nearest security agency.

Items recovered from the suspects include a military jungle hat, fake army ID, Nigerian army shoulder badge and charms amongst others.

 Oghenero

Crime

Students Abducted in Raid near Nigeria Army Base

By Web News 654

Gunmen have abducted an unknown number of students from a college in the north-western Nigerian state of Kaduna.

The attackers stormed the institution overnight, opened fire and kidnapped the students – mostly female.

It is not yet clear who carried out the attack on Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, which is located near a military training academy.

Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna state’s commissioner for security and internal affairs, told the BBC that a headcount was under way at the school.

Some sources say the abductees could be in their dozens.

Parents and relatives gathered at the college on Friday morning to wait for news on the fate of their children.

Armed criminal gangs, that kidnap people for ransom, often target schools in Nigeria.

Around 800 students have been kidnapped since December following several raids. They have all been released after negotiations with the gunmen.

BBC

Security

Army Calls For Calm as Promotion Examination Commences

By Web News 819

63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Asaba the Delta State, capital has urged residents to remain calm as the force commences the Lieutenant to Captain Promotion Examination in the area.

The General officer Commanding 6 Division, Major General Ibrahim Jallo made the appeal in an address to launch the exercise slated for 8-12 February.

Oghenero Eghweree reports that over two hundred Lieutenants of the Army across the nation are participating in the process.
Major General Ibrahim Jallo said plans have been perfected to ensure the comfort of the participating officers including arrangements for escort to and from the examination.

The GOC represented by the Commander 63 Brigade Brig. Gen Abdulrahaman Idris also congratulated the Lieutenants and urge them to be of good behavior throughout the process.

The Examination President Major General Benson Akinroluyo, urge residents of Asaba and environ not to panic due to sizable number of personnel in the area, while commending the citizenry for their hospitality.

Gen. Akinroluyo, noted the 63 Brigade was the chosen location for the annual exercise with the objective to improve the participant’s knowledge of military operations.

The General also observed the focus was to test the physical level of officers and promote healthy competitive spirit.

A total of two hundred and twenty five Lieutenants of the Nigerian Army are taking part in the military assessment examination.

Oghenero.

Security

Makinde Promises Continued Support for Army

By Web News 985

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants officers of the Nigerian Army to sustain discipline and professionalism which the army is known for through their conducts.

He stated this while inauguratingthe newly constructed 2 Division Officers Transit Camp, at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo Ibadan.

The governor lauded the army’s contributions toward peaceful conduct of Edo and Ondo Governorship elections recently. 

From left, Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Makama; Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde; General Alani Akinrinade (rtd) and General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, during the Commissioning of 2 Division Officers’ Transit Camp, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government

Governor Makinde promised that his administration would continue to provide necessary logistics to the Nigerian Army and other security agents to strengthen the security of the state.

In a remark, the General Officer Commanding, GOC 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, said the project was executed by the Army Division to create a conducive environment for officers.

The GOC tasked the beneficiaries of the accommodation on maintenance culture of the structures.

Major General Omozoje lauded the Oyo state government for its support for the Division so far.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Nigeria Army Enlists Support Of Ogun State Government In Improving Security

By Web News 1274

The Nigeria Army wants the collaboration of the Ogun State government towards improving the security architecture of the state. 

General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major-General Godwin Umelo who made the call in Abeokuta during a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun said he was in the state for a tour of Army formations under his command. 

Major General Umelo who maintained that all hands must be on deck to secure the society also encouraged people of the State to enlist in the military. 

Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun commended officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their efforts towards preserving the Country’s corporate existence and supporting other law enforcement agencies to maintain peace in the State.

The Governor promised to create more awareness on the opportunities and motivate the people of the state to enlist in the Army.

Bolanle Adesida

Judiciary

Shooting Range Safety: Court Dismisses Army’s Application

By Web News 741

Justice R.B Akintola of Oyo State High Court Ibadan has dismissed an application challenging the court’s jurisdiction raised by Nigerian Army against a suit filed by Ajobo/Omilabu and other communities along Arulogun Road, off Ojoo, Ibadan over the effects of the shooting exercise of Nigerian Army, 2 Division, Odogbo.

The communities wanted the court to refrain the Nigerian Army from conducting their shooting training in the area and also prayed the court to compel the Nigerian Army to pay damages for property that had been destroyed as a result of the exercise.

In response to the suit, Nigerian Army and other defendants including Chief of Army Staff prayed the court to dismiss the suit saying the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter. 

According to the objection, Nigerian Army said every case that involved the Federal government or its agencies should be filed at the Federal High Court and not State High Court. 

Reacting to the objection, counsel to the communities, Mr. Emmanuel Adeosun opposed the motion and asked the court to dismiss it. 

Ruling on the motion, the Presiding Judge, Justice R. B. Akintola dismissed the Army’s application on the grounds that the claim in the matter was on the welfare of the residents and not against the executive officer of the agency which he said was major determinant in determining the jurisdiction of such matters. 

The court also awarded the cost of twenty thousand Naira against the Nigerian Army.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

Delta State is Critical to Nigeria’s Security – Gen. Buratai

By Web News 796

Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai says Delta State is strategic to the security architecture of the nation while stressing the need to collaborate with other security agencies to give the area complete protection.

General Buratai stated this in Asaba, where he led senior officers of the Nigerian Army to commission the Headquarters complex of the 63 Brigade built with the support of Delta State Government.

He commended the state government for the facility which he said was vital to the operations of the 6 Division of the Nigeria Army and the brigade area in general.

Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa in a remark stated that although the state is relatively peaceful there have been incidents of farmers/herders clashes in the past few weeks and expressed the hope that the commencement of operations of the brigade will help in addressing the security situation.

He added that other security issues such as kidnapping have reduced in the state, but noted a lot still needed to be achieved by security agencies to ensure an acceptable level of security on the state. 

Governor Okowa also commended the Army headquarters for signing the approval of the 81 Battalion in Agbor, which emphasised would assist in improving security in the area. 

Oghenero Eghweree

Crime

Army Officer Kidnapped in Zaria

By Web News 1851

A young officer of the Nigerian Army identified as Lieutenant Falana has just been kidnapped.

He was seized in Zaria on Tuesday morning opposite Ahmadu Bello University by some suspected daredevil gunmen.

They overpowered him from his car after they overtook him while driving.

The hoodlums hurriedly put him at the back seat and drove away with the car.

The car is a tinted Toyota Corolla and white in colour.

Following the distress call all soldiers and security agents have been directed to watch out for the car along Zaria-Katsina, Zaria-Kaduna, Zaria-Jos, Zaria-Birnin Gwari and Zaria- Kaduna Express roads.

Festus Alenkhe