The troops of the Nigerian army ia series of strategic operations against terrorism and insurgency, have neutralised scores of terrorists and also rescued kidnapped students. The army in a statement issued Saturday also revealed that several other terrorists were captured during these coordinated efforts. It said: “On September 12, 2024, acting on credible intelligence, Nigerian Army troops in Kaduna State executed a meticulously planned operation to free abducted individuals from extremist camps. “Engaging in a fierce battle in Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area, the troops successfully overwhelmed the terrorists, forcing them to abandon their captives.” It added that a…
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In a deliberate and discreetly coordinated offensive on Thursday 12 September 2024, the troops of the Nigerian army eliminated a terrorist kingpin, infamously known as Halilu Buzu and a good number of his fighters in Mayanchi village of Zamfara state. The army in a statement issued Friday said the troops took the offensive to the notorious terrorists’ identified crossing point in Mayanchi, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It added that the terrorists kingpin and his fighters, who put up a fierce resistance on encountering the troops, however, succumbed to the overwhelming firepower of the valiant troops. It said…
Nigerian Army troops have captured a notorious bandit leader and rescued several kidnap victims in aggressive operations across the nation. In a statement issued Thursday.said the forces also seized weapons and critical logistics used by the bandits, further tightening the noose on criminal elements hiding in the forests. It said: “On 11 September 2024, troops stationed in Plateau State, acting on reliable intelligence, apprehended a wanted terrorist kingpin, Mallam Husseini Usman, in Ganawuri village, Riyom Local Government Area. “Usman confessed to orchestrating multiple deadly attacks in Plateau, including the recent assault on Ganawuri village that claimed four innocent lives. “He…
A prominent socio-economic group, the Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID), has expressed deep concern over the recent flooding in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. Its Director of Strategic, Communication and Publicity, Bitako Umar described the flooding as a devastating blow to a region already struggling to recover from the impacts of insurgency. To this end, it recommended that bordering villages and states take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of such events. Umar, noted that the situation was too devastating for the people and the region, which has not healed from the calamity of insurgency and, “is again hit…
A former ministerial nominee and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Maryam Shettima, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitments to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations in the North West region and driving economic growth nationwide. Shettima made the commendation during the launch of the palliative distribution initiative in Kano State on Sunday, chaired by Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibril. He urged the people of Kano State and the broader North West region to sustain their support for the President’s transformative agenda, both regionally and nationally. The palliative distribution effort, spearheaded by the President’s Committee on…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced capacity development programme for 341 Units and Outpost Commanders on traffic enforcement and management, road safety education and advocacy. The training also included data analysis and research, leadership and management development, as well as, digital literacy and technology adoption. The Assistant Corps Marshal in charge of Operations Department, ACM Hyginus Omeje who declared the training open at FRSC Academy, Udi, Enugu State on behalf of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, reaffirmed that Unit and Outpost Commands are a very integral part of the Corps as they play key roles in enforcing compliance of…
The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has neutralised scores of terrorists in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captains, Kabiru Ali in a statement issued Thursday said the mission targeted terrorists in Bassa, upon receipt of a request for air support from friendly forces in the area. According to him, In a decisive operation against criminal elements terrorising communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Air Component of Operation WHIRL PUNCH conducted a highly successful air interdiction mission on 11 September 2024. Ali said upon arrival, Nigerian…
The federal government has constituted a five-man joint ministerial committee comprising of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy with a charge to mediate, address and proffer remedies to challenges faced by the Association of Maritime Truck Owners. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, made this known Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation comprised of the National Executive of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) and the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) at the Ministry in Abuja. Alkali explained that the meeting and constitution of the joint…
The Nigeria Police Force have arrested five suspected kidnappers in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa areas of Imo state and also rescued one kidnapped victim. The suspects identified as Umaru Usman, 40, from Mauree in Sokoto; Tukur Yau, 25, from Dawakinkudur in Kano State; Musbau Sabo, 18, from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State, were arrested on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday said the Police in its efforts to boost national security and…
The Falconets of Nigeria have returned to the Colombia capital, Bogota, ahead of Friday round of 16 clash with Japan in the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, Nigeria. The Falconets reached the Round of 16 after pipping Korea Republic 1-0, losing 1-3 to Germany, and then earning a fabulous 4-0 win over Venezuela in Cali. The Nigerian Coach, Chris Danjuma said the team would be taking the knockout stages one match at a time. He said: “The girls have worked very hard to get to this stage, and we are proud of their efforts. We will be taking…