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Inspection of the 4th Armored Division of the Egyptian 3rd Army.
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Inspection of the 4th Armored Division of the Egyptian 3rd Army.
The Egyptian army is a force to be reckoned with !

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TROOPS NEUTRALIZE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN SOKOTO, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION

In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of 8 Division Garrison today Tuesday 24 October 2023, launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous activities in the general area.

The troops' fierce onslaught terminated many of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. In the following mop up operations, troops recovered three AK-47 Rifles, one PKT Gun, 125 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition, 2 Rocket propelled Gun Bombs and 9 motorcycles.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops, charging them to remain resolute and continue to escalate their operations against the terrorists to decimate and deny them the freedom of action.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
24 October 2023

MNJTF ENHANCES SURVEILLANCE CAPABILITY TO ACHIEVE MANDATE: FORCE COMMANDER

The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali announced that the MNJTF is actively enhancing its surveillance capabilities to achieve its mandate. He made this statement during the graduation ceremony of the second batch training of drone pilots for troops in Sector 1, which took place in Ndjamena on Friday, October 20, 2023.

The graduation ceremony also featured the presentation of the donation of two long-range drones and a vehicle by the European Union through the Stablac Project of the COGINTA Non-governmental Organisation.

It could be recalled that a similar donation of two drones and a utility vehicle was presented to Sector 2 Chad in July of this year.

Abubakar Abdullahi
Lieutenant Colonel
Military Public Information Officer
Ndjamena- Chad
20 October 2023

Army troops foil ISWAP ambush in Borno, eliminates 6 terrorists in Borno


The troops of 5 Brigade Operation HADIN KAI deployed at Damasak eliminated six Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP), terrorists and injured several others in a failed ambush at Binduldul General area along MSR Maiduguri - Gubio - Kareto - Damasak Road.

It was gathered that the troops achieved the feat on Friday , October 20, 2023 after they thwarted an ambush staged by the terrorists against the troops during a fighting patrol.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Security Analyst and Counter Insurgency Expert in the Lake Chad region that the troops exchanged fire with terrorists and cleared the ambush forcing the criminals to withdraw to the bush.

The sources said that the troops went in pursuit of the terrorists into the bush and during the encounter, six of the ISWAP were neutralized while an unconfirmed number of the terrorists were wounded.

Three soldiers were wounded in action during the encounter while equipment such 2 x PKT guns, 5 x AK 47 rifles and 1 x Hummer bus used by the terrorists were recovered.
Meanwhile, the bus was destroyed.


Source; @Zagazola

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NIGERIAN ARMY GRADUATE BATTLE READY TROOPS TO FIGHT INSECURITY AFTER MONTHS OF RIGOROUS TRAINING

The Nigerian Army has graduated battle ready troops to confront insecurity in the country, after months of rigorous training at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Kachia in Kaduna state. The graduation ceremony, which took place on Friday 20 October 2023, featured practical demonstration of military drills, showcasing the graduands' newly acquired competences in Tactical manouvre Physical proficiency, Advance shooting drills, Warrior ethos, Unarmed combat, among other vital skills.
The training package, code named Exercise Restore Hope V, is to adapt personnel who freshly passed out of Depot Nigerian Army to the challenges posed by the ever-changing nature of threats within Nigeria’s security environment.

Addressing the graduating troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, described the objective of the exercise as an effort by the Nigerian Army to close observed gaps in its operations through focused, adaptive, and effective training,
with a view to producing highly skilled and competent manpower for operational engagements in all theatres.

Gen Lagbaja maintained, that the training exercise perfectly resonates with his Command Philosophy for the Nigerian Army, which is to "transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force, towards achieving its constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment."

The COAS further clarified, that Exercise Restore Hope offers a unique post-Depot training model, designed to enhance the professionalism and battle readiness of young soldiers.

The Army Chief emphasized that training is a key investment needed to achieve operational successes, pointing out further, that a nation that places high premium on funding troops training will spend less in prosecuting her wars.
Gen Lagbaja, while expressing satisfaction with the quality of training and performance of the troops in the demonstration drills, implored the troops to apply the skills and knowledge gained from the exercise in the field, to create a safe and secure environment for socio-economic development.
The COAS appreciated the Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his untiring support to the Nigerian Army. He thanked the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa for their efforts in the capacity development of the Nigerian Army, to deliver on its constitutional mandate.

The Chief of Training (Army), Maj Gen Sani Mohammed had earlier in his welcome address disclosed, that the 16 weeks rigorous training had imbued the troops with requisite military bearing to adapt to the highly dynamic security situation in the country.

Dignitaries who witnessed the ceremony are Principal Staff Officers from the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Commandants of Nigerian Army Schools, Heads of Security Agencies in Kaduna, the Agom Kachia of Kachia Chiefdom, His Royal Highness Zamani Dogonyaro and representatives from Kachia Local Government.

The COAS later embarked on a duty tour of Nigerian Army School of Artillery also located in Kachia, where he was briefed by the Commandant, Maj Gen Teriworie Gagariga on the state of the school and the security situation in the general area of Kachia. Gen Lagbaja also addressed the troops, urging them to shun all social vices, remain professional and loyal to the Constitution and Government of Nigeria. He reiterated his commitment to guaranteeing their welfare as topmost on his agenda for the Nigerian Army. Gen Lagbaja seized the opportunity to inaugurate the school Bakery to meet the confectionary needs of both personnel and students in the school.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
20 October 2023

6,900 deradicalize insurgents have been reintegrated – Borno Govt

No fewer than 100,000 Boko Haram insurgents have so far voluntarily surrendered and 6,900 have undergone all screening exercises of disarmament, demobilization and deradicalization as well as rehabilitation, reconciliation and reintegration processes of the Borno Model.

The Special Adviser on Security Affairs to Governor Babagana Zulum, General Abdullah Sabi M. Ishaq (rtd) stated this during the ongoing screening exercises of the repentant insurgents in Maiduguri.

According to him, the 6,900 reintegrated repentant terrorists were reunited with their families and loved ones smoothly through the designed processes of Triple D and Triple R of the Borno Model in collaboration with all the stakeholders beginning with the military and other security agencies in the state down to the humanitarian and development partners, state government, Local Government Councils, religious and community leaders among others.

He added that the 6,900 so far reintegrated back to their communities were in six (6) batches – first batch 500, second batch 1000, third batch 1000, fourth batch 1000, fifth batch 1,300 and sixth batch 2,100, making a total of 6,900 while the seventh batch is in progress.

General Ishaq explained that the government has never received any complaint from any community or individual regarding the reintegrated persons, stressing that, rather we have been receiving reports and appreciation from some of them that they got married while others opened petty business and trading as well as returned to full farming occupation and doing well.

” This is a credit to the security agencies and the state government as well as the traditional institutions including our collaborating humanitarian and development partners which without their support, efforts, assistance and understanding we wouldn’t have been where we are today.

The Special Adviser, further, said that over 90% of the die hard ideologist are dead as a result of military actions while 85% of them were under aged and forcefully conscripted by the groups which informed the massive voluntary surrendering of most of the members of the groups associated with arms and high number of repentance couple with the reality on ground of the introduced Borno Model.


Source; @Zagazola

GOV DIRI FLAGS OFF EXERCISE STILL WATERS, CALLS ON STAKEHOLDERS TO WORK TOWARDS STABILIZING PEACE IN BAYELSA

The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, has on 17 October 2023, called on all hands to be on deck to further consolidate and stabilize the peace currently enjoyed in Bayelsa State. He made the call while flagging off Exercise STILL WATERS III at Otuopkoti, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Giving his remarks, Governor Diri, reiterated the importance of setting in motion different strategies such as Exercise STILL WATERS III to checkmate the possible rise in criminal activities within the state, especially as the yuletide season approaches, and the preparation for 2023 Gubernatorial Election in the state gains momentum. Acknowledging that the numerous successes recorded by Exercise STILL WATERS last year contributed immensely to the peaceful yuletide enjoyed by Bayelsans in 2022.

He further stated that a lot have been achieved in terms of peace and security in the state as a result of operations of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.

While commending the Chief of Army Staff , Lieutenant General TA Lagbaja for sustaining the Exercise, he was particularly delighted with the professional conduct of the troops of the 16 Brigade. He added that the enormous commitment and sacrifices of all the gallant security forces in the state in improving security and peace for Bayelsans is appreciated.

Giving the opening remarks, the General Officer Commanding(GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/ Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operations DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam stated that the Exercise is in line with the COAS command philosophy which is “ To Transform the Nigerian Army into a Well-Trained, Equipped, and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment”. He further added that the Nigerian Army has come a long way and living up to its assigned constitutional duties, especially in contributing to global peace and security.

He further added that "Integrating relevant security agencies in the state, enhances the troop's proficiency in the execution of military operations other than war" and cements the existing cordial civil-military cooperation to facilitate civilian support for the military.

The GOC further stated that there has been a significant increase in Nigeria's oil output. He attributed this to the renewed efforts of troops in securing pipelines and clamping on illegal oil bunkering. This he said clearly shows that those who accused the military of being part of the problem dont really understand the situation. He urged troops not to be demoralized but to continue to be loyal, disciplined, and dedicated at all times.

Earlier, while delivering his remarks, the Commaner 16 Brigade, Brigadier General Sadisu Yakasai stated that this year’s Exercise has been packaged to cover all areas of security concerns in the state, in other to garner participation from all stakeholders in the security architecture of the state so as to create a free and safe environment for Bayelsans and Nigerians.

Highpoint of the flag off was an amphibious display, medical outreach, as well as group photographs.

DANJUMA JONAH DANJUMA
Major
Acting Deputy Director
6 Division Army Public Relations
17 Octorber 2023

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Hello @Bidexii. Do you see the last picture? That thing like a pot is what? It keeps popping up in my head as a kind of directional mine.

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NIGERIAN ARMY INTENSIFY OPERATIONS ACROSS THEATRES... Neutralize Insurgents in Birnin Gwari

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have continued to sustain the aggressive posture of ongoing operations to rid the nation of terrorism, insurgency and sundry crimes across the country.

In recent operations, troops of 2 Battalion acting on actionable intelligence on 17 October 2023 staged an ambush against marauding insurgents at Udowa general area in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops neutralized three insurgents in a fierce fire fight, while others escaped in disarray. Troops recovered from the fleeing insurgents, a bandolier containing 111 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one AK 47 magazine, 2 motorcycles, one set of high frequency communication radio and 2 mobile phones. Sadly one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter.

In another operation the same day, troops of 1 Brigade on a stop and search operation intercepted a suspected Ammunition courier in Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was on a mission to deliver ammunition to a Bandit leader named Gishiri. The vigilant troops recovered a bag containing 224 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one mobile phone and the sum of four thousand naira (#4,000)only from the courier. The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigations.

In the North East theatre of operations, a notorious Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Commander, identified as Bulama Bukar has surrendered to troops of 5 Brigade in Gubio.The surrendered terrorist was the commander of the BHT Camp Tapkin Chad at Gilima village in Abadam LGA of Borno state. Items recovered from the surrendered terrorist include one AK 47 rifle, 5 magazines, 44 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one magazine carrier jacket, one knife, one motorcycle and the sum of twenty three thousand, five hundred naira (#23,500.00) only. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling sessions.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
18 October 2023

GabrielYulaw:
People are saying that local guns are more deadly in that the bullet fragments more in human flesh. What's your take?

Yeah they're more fatal because of the metal balls/borris inside the cartridge.
They are not that precise and accurate but they do alot of damage to flesh.

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JNIM captured weapons, ammo, vehicles, and motorcycles worth (by moderate estimate) +130,000,000 CFA (+$200,000) at local market value, in an attack on the Group of Mobile Intervention Units (GUMI) and the VDP in Yamba, Gourma Province on 11 October.

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TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN FROM 9 - 16 OCTOBER 2023 NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARMED ROBBERS, ARREST WANTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER ARMS /AMMUNITIONS, SECURE CONVICTIONS IN JOINT OPERATION AREA

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 9 to 16 October 2023 neutralised bandit/armed robbers and arrested 59 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling, railway vandalism, gunrunning, illegal mining as well as recovered arms/ammunitions and illicit drugs.

On 11 October 2023, troops neutralised a suspected bandit named Saidu AKA Director, who attempted to escape after being arrested in possession of 39 rounds of 7.62mm special, mobile phone, headset and some money. Before the suspect was neutralised, he confessed to have bought the ammunition from one Usman in Bisichi. Troops mobilised to the house but met his absence and recovered one AK 47 rifle, 5 cartridges, one baofeng radio/charger, one woodland camouflage vest and one black trouser. Similarly on the same day, troops deployed at Qua’anpan Area Command neutralised one armed robber while others fled with bullet wounds during an armed robbery attack along Amingo- Lafia road in Qua’anpan local government area of Plateau State and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 magazine, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special, 1 Techno mobile phone and a pair of sccks.

On 9 October 2023, troops engaged bandits in a gun duel around Jimlari village while moving to Ardo Kola village. Troops’ superior firepower forced the bandits to flee, with many sustaining high degree of gunshot wounds. Troops further exploited the area and rescued two kidnapped civilians, Musa Alhaji Bello and Dauda, earlier kidnapped by the bandits. Troops recovered one mobile phone,one torchlight, 36 empty cases, some drugs, 5 blankets, 2 cooking pots, 3 gallons, 2 plates, 9 mats and other household items. Similarly, on 10 October 2023, troops acting on credible information arrested a notorious kidnapper, Madu Abubakar at Kwa village in Qua’anpan LGA. The suspect was arrested with 4 rounds of 7.62mm special and one motorcycle. Preliminary investigation linked suspect to the recent kidnapping of an Accountant with Union Bank in Doemark general area. Also on 12 October 2023, troops of Sector 4 foiled an attempted attack by suspected militias on Bisichi village in Barkin Ladi LGA and recovered one motorcycle. Additionally, OPSH tactical team arrested 2 suspected kidnappers, Mamu Dauda and Mohammed Zakari, who have been on the wanted list of OPSH at Zango Urban in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State. While carrying out the operation, troops recovered one rifle, one motorcycle, 3 mobile phones, one dagger and some amount of money. Troops also arrested 2 suspected kidnappers, Aliyu Usman and Umar Babuga at Jagindi Tashe village in Jema’a LGA . Furthermore, troops conducted raid operation at Mararaban Sabon Gida in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State and arrested a suspected kidnapper,Abdulkadir Rufai who is a member of a criminal gang terrorizing Sanga general area.

Also, on 10 October 2023, troops deployed at Dukku LGA arrested 2 suspects, Malam Malkudi Dothy and Malam Danladi Ibrahim with one pistol and 2 motorcycles.

In the same vein, troops on 12 October 2023 arrested a suspected gunrunner, Mohammed Kabiru at Koko Ibi Lau LGA and recovered one pistol and 3 cartridges. Similarly, troops deployed at Mangu LGA, arrested a suspect with a rifle, AK 47 magazine, a plier and hammer. On 12 October 2023, troops while on patrol also arrested one Ayuba Sati at Jannaret in Mangu LGA of Plateau State with one AK 47 rifle, one empty AK 47 magazine, one motorcycle, one jerrycan, one techno mobile phone and some amount of money.

On 11 October 2023, troops arrested one Azi Ashom Abubakar at White House Hotel Haske Quarters in Jos East LGA. During the arrest, troops recovered one SMG, one locally fabricated pistol loaded with 8 rounds of 9mm, 17 cartridges, 3 empty cartridge cases, one fragmental jacket, 2 knives, one Gionee mobile phone and some amount of money. Troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine and 7 rounds of 7.62mm special from a gun duel with bandits at Yelwa, Jalingo LGA. On13 October 2023, troops arrested 3 suspects Goma Abubakar, Mohammadu Zakari, Hussein Isa and Isa Mohammed for planning to attack villages in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State. During the arrest, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, 4 pistols and 5 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Meanwhile, on 14 October 2023, troops foiled attempted attack at Denche village in Jos East LGA. Troops engaged the miscreants and forced them to flee abandoning 2 motorcycles. Similarly, troops arrested a suspect at Garin Yarima Gessol and recovered 4 x AK 47 rifles, and 4 magazines. Also on 13 October 2023, OPSH troops of Sector 7 raided criminals’ hideout at Gidan Waya general area in Jema’a LGA and arrested 4 suspects Bala Awodi, Audu Bala, Ishaku Musa and Murtala Ibrahim. Also, Ibrahim Muhammed was arrested at Mavo area, Jos North for attempted murder and handed over to the Nigeria Police Angwan Rogo Division for further action.

Additionally, on 9 October 2023, troops recovered 10 rustled cows at Bugal village bordering Mangu and Barkin LGAs. In the same vein, troops of Sector 6 arrested 4 suspected cattle rustlers, Zaka Alamba, Awilo Davou, Bulus Alamba and Bulus Dachung Dongo at Tahoss village in Riyom LGA. Furthermore, troops of Sector 5 on 14 October 2023 recovered 80 rustled sheep abandoned by the criminals who fled after sighting troops stationed at Takai village in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. Another 69 cows were recovered for grazing on farmlands at Vodni village in Mangu LGA.

Similarly, on 11 October 2023, troops of Sector 4 rescued Mr Dung Gyang who was abandoned inside water after he was attacked by unknown gunmen at Lokojoro village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Troops also averted farmers/herders clash at Tashek village in Riyom LGA. In the same vein, troops on 13 October 2023, foiled an attempt to kidnap Mr Ibrahim Kyamyam at Saya village in Bassa LGA, after forcing the kidnappers to flee due to the superior firepower of troops. Also on 15 October 2023, troops in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police and hunters rescued 11 female farmers kidnapped while working on their farmlands at Riruwa village in Toro LGA.

Based on credible information, troops arrested 2 suspected drug peddlers, Joseph Isaac and Henry Pam with substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and other illicit drugs. Troops deployed at Sector 6 also arrested a suspected drug peddler, Yushau Usman during a stop and search operation along Hawan Kibo road in Riyom LGA. Also, on 10 October 2023, troops stationed at Manchok intercepted a truck loaded with railway materials suspected to have been vandalized from Kafanchan in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State and arrested 2 suspects who were occupants of the truck. Furthermore, on 15 October 2023, 31 illegal miners were arrested at forest Kara market in Jos South LGA.

Operation SAFE HAVEN between 9 to 16 October 2023, secured the conviction of 5 suspects named Hamisu Gyang, Pam Ibrahim, Mafeng Gwott, Ibrahim Mohammed and Abdullahi Abubakar charged for criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, theft and culpable homicide. The suspects were sentenced to 6 months imprisonment each with an option of fine.

Also, within the week, 2 armed robbers/bandits were neutralised, 39 suspects arrested with arms and ammunition, 5 criminals convicted, 13 victims rescued from kidnappers, 3 drug peddlers arrested, 2 railway vandals nabbed, 7 attacks on vulnerable communities were deterred and 15 distress calls were promptly responded to.

The Commander OPSH, Major General AE Abubakar appreciates the good people of Plateau, Southern Kaduna and Bauchi State for prompt dissemination of information which has largely been responsible for the successes recorded so far. OPSH would continue to go after criminal elements in a bid to deny them freedom of action and protect the lives and property of citizens. Troops remain poised to address any emerging security threats while all arrested suspects in custody would be charged to court immediately investigations are concluded.

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*NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS CAPTURE ARTILLERY PROJECTILE LAUNCHERS FROM IPOB/ESN CAMP IN ANAMBRA ... Sack Oil Thieves' Hideouts in Imo*

Combined troops of 302 Artillery and 14 Field Engineer Regiments of the Nigerian Army, conducting operations against terrorists, have on Monday 16 October 2023 captured two locally made Artillery Projectile Launchers from fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN).The artillery weapons, armed with projectiles were seized alongside other items, as troops swooped on the dissident fighters, who fled in disarray, deserting their camp on sighting troops' advancement.

In the operation, one combatant of the dissident group was arrested and several items, including 48 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, 4 mobile phones, one handheld communication radio and substance suspected to be cannabis, among others were recovered by the troops.

In a separate operation on the same day, troops of 34 Artillery Brigade conducted an offensive operation against oil thieves in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Troops recovered several items from the camp, including one crude oil cooking oven, three reservoirs, several connecting hoses and pipes, three mobile phones, one Power Generating set, 3 Pumping machines, one CCTV Camera mounted on a tree top, substance suspected to be cannabis and some fetish objects.

Same troops, in a similar operation conducted the same day, uncovered and destroyed an illegal refining site, operating with several drums and crude oil ovens, laden with stolen crude oil, a dug out pit containing about 50,000 litres of crude oil and 57 sacks of illegally refined automation gas oil. Surprisingly, the sacks of illegally refined products were surreptitiously concealed in a community health centre at Egbema Shell and Egbema West respectively in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja reiterates the NA's commitment to maintaining peace and security in the country and has charged the troops to be resolute and uncompromising in the fight against terrorists, economic saboteurs and other criminal groups in the country. He enjoins members of the public to provide credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing operational efforts to improve security across the country.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
17 October 2023

GabrielYulaw:
These people have no solid equipment, training or backing. Even the rocket launcher on a truck you posted a bit ago is for show and does not work. They should have been dealt with very long ago.

TROOPS OF OPERATION UDO KA II CONDUCT CLEARANCE OPERATION

Troops of Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA II based on intelligence continued with its clearance operations to Lilu Community, Mother Valley and Orsumoghu Forest in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State and Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State respectively on Saturday, 14 October 2023.

During the clearance operations, troops encountered and detonated many Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) insitu as well as various type of obstacles. The undeterred troops also came in contact with the terrorists who fled into the nearby bushes with gunshot wounds due to superior fire power. Several camps and shrines of the terrorists were destroyed. One suspect was arrested and items recovered at the camps include; IED making materials, motorcycles, stored foods and other logistics items.

Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA II therefore, call on the law abiding and good citizens of the South-East region not to relent in providing timely, credible and reliable Information which will help in apprehending those that escaped with different degrees of injuries. We also wish to use this medium to urge the good people of the South East region to ignore the deceitful tweet of the self acclaimed Biafra leader Simon Ekpa and be rest assured that the South East region will be free of all forms of criminality.

Operation UDO KA II will continue combating crime and criminality in accordance with the extant rules and regulations guiding its operations.

JONAH UNUAKHALU
Lieutenant Colonel
for Joint Task Force
Operation UDO KA II
15 October 2023

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The the conflict in "Israel-Gaza" is going, there is high probability that Israel would attack Labenon or carry out some strikes kn Hezbolla strong holds.

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*COAS FLAGS OFF MULTIPLE EXERCISES IN LAGOS... Charges Troops to Adhere to Rules of Engagement*

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja today 10 October 2023 simultaneously flagged off three training exercises. The exercises are EXERCISE STILL WATERS 3, GOLDEN DAWN 3 and ENDURING PEACE 3 in an effort to ensure the protection of lives and property across the federation, as the year draws to an end.

The Exercises, which are to curb the security challenges in the South South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria, are to run concurrently in the respective geopolitical zones till the year runs out.

Flagging off the Exercise, General Lagbaja maintained that the exercises are to combat diverse emerging security challenges peculiar to the affected geopolitical zones, in order to mitigate the spiking of such challenges associated with the last quarter of the year. He added, that this is when many Nigerians travel around the country in the spirit of the yuletide thereby necessitating the need for a safe and enabling environment for citizens to go about their lawful businesses without fear or apprehension.

Gen Lagbaja however charged the troops to carry out their duties diligently within the confines of the law and stipulated codes of conduct. According to the Army Chief, "We should not be a problem to the citizens we are trying to protect".

In the same vein, the COAS also inaugurated EXERCISE CLEAN SWEEP" at the Ikeja Cantonment Lagos to clear Unexploded Explosive Ordnances at the site of the unfortunate 2002 bomb blast, which occurred then at the Nigerian Army Cantonment located at Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking during the flag off ceremony, the Army Chief revealed that the objective of the exercise is to completely disinfect the epicenter of the Ikeja bomb blast and clear it of all verified and suspected remaining Unexploded Explosive Ordnances lying around the cantonment.

He pointed out that initial clearance operations ensured some degree of safety in the Cantonment and its environ, adding that the recent discovery of some Unexploded Explosive Ordnances at the site of the blast raised the need for the Nigerian Army to carry out a follow-up clearance exercise in the Cantonment and its environ.

Noting that the exercise will be conducted for 61 days, the COAS enjoined members of the public, particularly those in Lagos and Ogun states not to panic on sighting the movement of special military vehicles and hearing the sound of explosion during the conduct of the exercise. He assured that appropriate safety and security measures have been emplaced to guarantee an accident free exercise. He disclosed further that in compliance with global best practice, all relevant emergency and response agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, State Emergency Management Agency and the Medics will work in synergy to ensure successful completion of the exercise.
Gen Lagbaja expressed appreciation to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unflinching support to the Nigerian Army in pursuit of its constitutional responsibilities. He assured that never again will such unfortunate incident be allowed in Nigerian Army Cantonments.

Present at the occasion were the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Oba of Onigbongbo Kingdom, HRH Oba Adeyemi Ajasa, Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Heads of security agencies in Lagos state, amongst others.
The COAS later paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I and visited Headquarters 192 Battalion, Owode, Ogun state.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
10 October 2023

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