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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has said the delay in the trial of terrorist’s, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals for terror-related crimes is undermining efforts at curtailing security threats in the country.

Irabor, who spoke at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) at the weekend in Lagos, noted that only 359 out of the 5,359 suspected bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists arrested by security forces in the Northeast and Northwest between 2017 and 2020 have been prosecuted in court.

The development, Irabor said, has hindered the timely punishment of criminals to serve as a deterrent to others.

He said: “The processes involved in criminal investigation, trial, and prosecution in Nigeria are cumbersome, hence leading to delay in the arraignment and dispensation of justice to suspected terrorists and other violent non-state actors arrested by troops and held in different correctional centers across the country.

“This has often given criminals the impetus to believe that they will not be made to account for their evil activities. The recent upsurge in attacks by terrorists on correctional centers in the country can be viewed as part of efforts by the criminals to free their colleagues who have been in detention over time.”

Irabor said the delay in the trial of such criminals was militating against military efforts at curbing security threats, thereby undermining national security and development.

On the so-called Fulanisation and Islamisation of Nigeria, the CDS stressed that nobody, including President Muhammadu Buhari, ever directed him to treat Boko Haram militants with kid gloves.

He also dismissed calls for the use of mercenaries in the war against Boko Haram and ISWAP but restated his preference for proper kitting and capacity-building for the armed forces.

According to him, such calls amount to creating more problems than tackling the root causes of the current national security challenges.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/delay-in-trial-of-terrorists-bandits.html?m=1

Just In: Army Commanders Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims During Operational Cum Inspection Tour in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna

The Nigerian Army on Thursday 25 August 2022 says, during an Operational cum inspection tour in Kaduna State, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army Major Genenetal Taoreed Lagbaja accompanied by a team of operational commanders and operatives rescued three kidnap victims .

Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a Statement said, the GOC and his team rescued the victims from a group of armed kidnappers in Manini village, along Pole Wire - Birnin Gwari road, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

Nwachukwu explains that the Kidnappers had abducted the victims and were taking off, when they were confronted by the GOC's team. The hot exchange of fire that followed subdued the kidnappers, compelling them to scamper in disarray with gunshot wounds into nearby forest, abandoning their abductees.

He noted that the rescued victims, comprising two adult males and an elderly woman have been conveyed to Kaduna, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/just-in-army-commanders-rescue-3-kidnap.html?m=1

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday has confirmed the killing of a high profile commander known as Uzaifa, who was the ‘MINZIR’, which connotes the fourth in line of the terrorist leadership structure after an air strikes by air component of Operation HADIN KAI on 20 August 2022 on terrorists enclaves in Sambisa forest and the Tumbuns in Borno State.

Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami in a press statement made available to SpyeTV News in Abuja said feedback revealed that 25 of the terrorists were neutralized in the strikes with 18 seriously wounded.

General Danmadami disclosed that, the air component of Operation HADIN KAI on 20 August 2022 carried out strikes on terrorists enclaves in Sambisa forest and the Tumbuns in Borno State with various degree of success recorded.

He said, acting on credible intelligence about the gathering of terrorists at a location revealed to be the enclave of a notorious terrorist being hosted by a top ranking commander, believed to be the Islamic State of West Africa Province leader of Sambisa forest who took over the leadership after the demise of Abubakar Shekau.

The Defence Director reveals also that a similar air strikes was also conducted in the Tumbuns near Lake Chad at a location revealed to be the training camp of the terrorists. Report gathered revealed that scores of the terrorists were neutralized in the strikes.

"All recovered items and rescued civilians were handed over to the relevant authorities while the surrendered Boko Haram Terrorist members and their families were profiled for further action".

He also said, Troops of Operation Hadin arrested 8 suspected terrorists, 4 logistic suppliers, rescued 4 civilians and the sum of N1,005,360.00 cash.

He said, as troops of Operation HADIN KAI continue to consolidates on their success against the terrorists more of them surrendered to own troops within the period under review, a total of 1,652 BHT members and their families have surrendered to own troops at different location. The number comprises of 320 adult males, 442 women and 890 children.

Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH in Niger State have sustained the momentum to deny terrorists freedom of action in their Joint Operation Area, the air strike was on the terrorists who had assembled for a meeting hosted by a notorious terrorist leader Aminu Duniya, Report revealed that the air strikes resulted in the neutralization of several of the terrorists.

In Abuja, troops of Guards Brigade raided some suspected terrorist hideout at Deidei Abattoir in Abuja Municipal Area Council and Dupka village in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

He said, during the raid operation 8 suspected terrorist were arrested, 5 AK47 rifles and 3 pump action gun were recovered, while large quantities of items suspected to be cannabis sativa, 3 machetes, knives among other items were also recovered.

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN in conjunction with vigilantes and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp conducted operational activities in Plateau and Kaduna States

During the operations, 21 suspected terrorist, 7 suspected kidnappers and 3 suspected vandals were arrested at different locations, while 7 terrorists were neutralized with 12 civilians rescued from the kidnappers den. Items recovered from the suspects include 3 motorcycles, 8 mobile phones, some quantity of illicit drugs and the sum of N60,000.00

Speaking further, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in conjunction with the Department of State Service conducted raid operation at bandits camps arrested a notorious bandit identified as Timothy Nwagaga (aka Ambiju) in Benue State. It was revealed that the suspect is a gang member of a notorious bandit know as Anhie (aka short man) who has been on troops wanted list.

In the same vein, a wanted gun runner known as Naziru Mohammed was arrested at Murtala Mohammed Bridge, in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi State. items recovered during the operation include 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, large sum of money, 2 mobile phones, 1 tricycle and 1 motorcycle. All recovered items have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further action.

In North West Zone, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded a major success in the ongoing fight against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality in this zone. Troops in a coordinated joint operation by the land and air component, terrorist enclaves around Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State were engaged.

Intelligence revealed that the terrorists had planned to attack villages within the vicinity where there were operating. Consequently, own troops leveraged on the report and conducted clearance operation against the terrorists that resulted in the neutralization of several of the terrorists while other fled with severe gunshot wound.

Troops raided terrorist hideout on Kaduna arrested 37 suspected terrorists, recovered 11 motorcycles, 8 cutlasses, 3 mobile phones and rescued 8 civilians. the air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI was in response to intelligence report on the gathering of terrorists in the forest. Consequently, the hideouts and enclaves were bombarded and several of the terrorists were neutralized.

While troops on patrol engaged terrorist along Magani road within of Zamfara State and neutralized a notorious terrorists commander identified as Sojan Madagwal who was responsible for various attacks and road blocks along Gusau road and also on the wanted list of security agencies with members of his gang. During the operation troops recovered large quantity of different calibres of ammunitions and 2 motorcycles.

"The air component conducted another air interdiction operation on terrorist hideouts around Damba at Kaso Hills, Kajuru, troops sighted terrorist’s with large herds of cattle trying to escape on sighting own troop. Subsequently, they were struck with scores of the terrorists neutralized.

"Also, the air component responded to a distress call on the activities of several terrorists on motorcycles convoy moving from Udawa to Kurebe in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State", he added.
General Danmadami said the terrorists were engaged in an airstrike while those who fled to near by bushes were mopped up by the land component. All recovered items were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action.

The military high command commendations on the efforts of troops in the various theatres of operation across the Country

The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other Security agencies from the various operational theatres in the 6 geopolitical zones of the Country have successfully conducted several operations and denied terrorists freedom of action by several air interdiction operations at a terrorists enclaves, rescuing abducted victims, neutralization scores of terrorists and arrest of several criminal elements.

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nnebe, one of the successful male Gulder Ultimate Search 2021 Contestants who made it to the show of the reality TV show hut later evicted is Dead.

SpyeTV News reports that the news of his death came in today, Monday 22nd August 2022 by his close friend and as at the time of filling this report, the cause of his death is still unknown.

Emmanuel hails from Anambra State, Nigeria.

Emmanuel Nnebe was a paralegal and a model. He was the face of Sapphire 2020. He waaself motivated with a desire to someday be a lawyer.

The 30 year old Emmanuel was a good team player and he had always wanted to do something bigger than himself.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/emmanuel-nnebe-2021-gulder-ultimate.html?m=1

BREAKING: Military Air Strikes Target Terrorists Leader Fiya Ba Yuram's Enclave in Sambisa Forest, Neutralise Scores in Tumbuns

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies have continued to synergize and pull their resources together towards ensuring that terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements are completely eliminated for the sake of peace and security of the nation.

In particular, Nigerian Air Force aircraft have remained a critical factor in the counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategies and efforts currently ongoing in the various theatres of operation nationwide.

Indeed as recent as yesterday, 20 August 2022, NAF aircraft under the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI carried out some strikes on terrorists enclave in Sambisa Forest and the Tumbuns in Borno State with varying degrees of success recorded.

Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, SpyeTV News learnt that NAF aircraft were directed to an active location in Sambisa Forest believed to be the enclave of notorious terrorist, Fiya Ba Yuram.

Fiya Ba Yuram is the current ISWAP leader of Sambisa Forest who took over the leadership following the demise of Abubakar Shekau.

Our source noted that the title'Fiya' connotes the most senior position in the terrorist's military leadership structure.

Intelligence source also noted that Yuram was an ally of Shekau until his demise after which he switched allegiance to ISWAP. On arrival, the location was observed to be active with terrorists seen gathering.

Air strikes were then authorized and carried out on the location. An assessment of the location after the strikes revealed it to be successful, though it remained unconfirmed if Fiya Ba Yuram was among the terrorists neutralized in the strikes.

Similar air strikes were also undertaken in the Tunbuns near Lake Chad after suspected terrorists' activities were observed in the area believed to be a training camp.

The targets were subsequently acquired and engulfed in flames all after. The aftermath of the airstrike revealed that pandemonium broke out as the remnant of surviving terrorists took cover under nearby trees which were later struck by the aircraft.

Eventhough it remained uncertain and unclear if Fiya Ba Yuram was among the terrorists neutralized in the weekend strikes, the efforts of military must be commended.

The ability of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to pick out key terrorist targets for elimination, alongside their foot soldiers is also indicative of the credibility of the intelligence provided. The need, therefore, for all Nigerians to rally round and support the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN and other security agencies remains a key motivator towards reducing, to the barest minimum, the threats posed by the activities of terrorists and insurgents.

When contacted, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet confirmed the strikes stating that, 'Yes strikes were carried out on some specific targets in the Tunbuns and Sambisa with varying degrees of successes recorded.

The NAF won't however be drawn into the details of those neutralized.'

Army Rejects Unethical Media Reports, Explains COAS Approval of Voluntary Retirement of 243 Personnel



The Nigerian Army has rejected and rebut the allegation that the soldiers are proceeding on voluntary retirement due to alleged corruption, poor service conditions and low morale as recently reported by some media outfits in the social media.

In a statement signed by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu described the report as a concoction of the imagination of the unrepentant enemies of the nation and mischief makers and should be outrightly discountenanced by the public.

Genera Nwachukwu said the subjective and unethical report is a distraction and another failed attempt at dampening the morale and fighting will of the loyal, dedicated and patriotic fighting force of the Nigerian Army

It is therefore not an aberration that the COAS granted approval for 91 NA/32/4792 WO NDAGANA ISHIAKU and 242 others to voluntarily discharge from the Nigerian Army as being unprofessionally manipulated by some media.

He opined that, perhaps these impenitent mischief makers need to be schooled to understand that the Nigerian Army is not a conscript Army, and that recruitment into the Nigerian Army voluntary with extant policy on discharge and retirement of soldiers and officers respectively, like other organizations.

"This provides its personnel the opportunity to apply for voluntary discharge, when they deem fit and meet the terms and conditions as stipulated in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service soldiers/ratings/airmen (Revised) 2017.

"It is thus, the inalienable right of a personnel to voluntarily or on medical grounds apply for discharge, if they meet the terms," he said.

He added that, given the pedigree and mannerism of the publisher of the ill-fated report, it is clear, that it is targeted at deflating the high morale of troops by downplaying recent critical interventions by the COAS Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya on troops' welfare.

Welfare includes; car loans, housing loans, extensive construction of new accomodation, massive renovation of old and dilapidated accomodation, building of befitting residences and issuing of vehicles to Regimental Sergeant Majors, scholarship awards to children and wards of fallen heroes and other unique interventions in the theatres of operation to sustain the heightening morale of troops.

These interventions evidently account for troops' game changing onslaught in the NorthEast.

It must also be mentioned, that the quantum of equipment that have been injected into the theatres and prompt payment of operational allowances, have all turned the tide against the insurgents.

"Also worthy of note is the welfare flight for troops, which has significantly reduced the burden of troops travelling in and out of the theatres, in addition to huge commitment on the medical needs of wounded-in-action soldiers and the barracks communities.

Equally important, is the fact that troops are now being regularly and consciously rotated from the frontline, hence, issues of overstay and battle fatigue are gradually being overcome. Suffice to say, that some of these recently discharged soldiers are beneficiaries of these giant strides.

The COAS, once again congratulates the discharging personnel for their gallantry, patriotism, loyalty and courage while in service and wishes them the very best as they successfully exit active service from the NA.

He also reiterates his avowed determination to continue to have direct impact on the welfare and wellbeing of both serving and retired personnel.

He is also assuring the retirees that soon, their various commanders would organise a farewell luncheon in their honour, as it is the practice in the Nigerian Army since Gen Yahaya took over command.

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Over the weekend, NAF aircraft struck a terrorists gathering at Kurebe in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State after intelligence revealed that the terrorists had assembled for an important meeting hosted by Aminu Duniya, a Boko Haram terrorist commander.

SpyeTV News reports that the Boko Haram leader, Aminu Duniya was said to have invited the terrorists to his enclave at Kurebe to the meeting which obviously attracted numerous terrorists who came in large numbers on their motorbikes.

Sources revealed that the air strike was successful and resulted in the death of many terrorists, though it remains unclear if Aminu Duniya was also neutralized in the strike.
https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/naf-fighter-jet-strike-terrorists.html?m=1

It should be noted that Kurebe is a known terrorists haven as the local inhabitants of Kurebe have since vacated the villages in and around the area after the terrorists drove them away in 2021.

The strike at Kurebe came barely hours after a coordinated joint air and ground operations, neutralized several terrorists operating around Damba - Galbi axis in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The activities of the terrorists continued to make life unbearable to locals in the area. So, when intelligence had revealed that the terrorists planned on overuning a nearby village within the visinity, the military saw that as an opportunity to surprise them.

While Nigerian Army troops laid siege around the location, NAF aircraft were directed to the suspected location of the terrorists which was then attacked. Several terrorists were confirmed killed after the strike.

BREAKING: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Rescue Another Chibok Girl, Three Kidnapped Victims in Borno

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The Nigerian military troops of Operation Hadin Kai have again rescued a yet another Chibok Girl Aisha Grema with her 4 year old child, and three kidnapped victims Mwanret Daspan from Jos, Claris Fidel and Hauwa in Borno State.

The Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Major General CG Musa disclosed this today Saturday 13th August 2022 while briefing newsmen in Maiduguri.

Theatre Commander said troops during clearance operations intercepted three abducted women including one girl kidnapped by Boko Haram from GGSS Chibok on 14 April 2014.

Major General Musa said the intercepted Chibok girl and thw rescued kidnapped victims are currently in a military medical facility.

Presenting them to newsmen, the Theatre Commander said, one woman who was part of the female students abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibiok, Borno State, more than eight years ago alongside with 2 other kidnapped victims would be released to their family after rehabilitation.

Spye TV News reports that, on the night of the attack in April 2014, 276 female students mostly Christians aged from 16 to 18 were kidnapped by the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram from the Government Girls Secondary School at the town of Chibok in Borno State.

About 57 of the schoolgirls escaped immediately following the incident by jumping from the trucks on which they were being transported, while some others have been rescued by the Nigerian Armed Forces on various occasions.

The outrageous event has stirred global outcry with hopes being raised that the over 200 remaining girls might be released, however there are fears that some girls might have already died while in captivity.

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Some repentant Boko-Haram members were on Saturday 13th August 2022 engaged in community sanitation in Maiduguri City as part of measures preparing them for reintegration.

The exercise was organised by Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), in collaboration with the Borno State Government.

Speaking on the exercise, Prof. Mala Mustafa, a Senior Research Fellow with CDD, said the development was to prepare them for community services as part of the reintegration process.

“The rational behind this exercise is for CDD to support the Borno State Government as part of preparatory work for the reintegration of the ex-combatants.

“We felt it’s imperative to change the narrative, particularly the negative perception about them among community members.

“We want to rebuild relationship and trust between those that surrendered and community members,” Mustafa said.

He explained that 400 of the repentant insurgents had been mobilised for the exercise with 50 of them participating this Saturday for a start in Maiduguri Hajj Camp that is housing over 12,000 of the repentants and thier families.

Mustafa said the exercise by the repentants would be gradually extended to some selected communities in Maiduguri and its environment.

According to him, the repentants have been provided some training, particularly on civic education on how to deal with the challenges of stereotyping, while some Islamic clerics handled them on extremism.

Also, the Special Adviser to Governor Babagana Zulum on Security, Gen. Abdullahi Ishaq, lauded the Initiative by CDD which he said had been supporting the reintegration process.

“CDD provided the equipment for this exercise and has been providing us with technical advice as good partners,” Ishaq said.

He noted that the “Sulhu Alheri” initiative taken by government after years of the insurgency, had led to unprecedented number of insurgents surrendering which led to improved peace in affected areas of Borno.

“Today, Maiduguri is more peaceful than Abuja. We want to continue to call on communities to support this sulhu (peace) process by accepting them,” Ishaq said.

He called for more support to Borno government from well meaning Nigerians and organisations in facilitating the process which required funding and other support.

Some of the repentants wearing T-shirts bearing inscriptions like “Please forgive us! We have repented” and “Let’s rebuild Borno again”, called on the public for forgiveness and acceptance for more peace and progress of the state.

Recalled that over 70,000 insurgents and members of thier families have surrendered to the authorities as at July 29.

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Presidential Brigade Guards Attack: Late Captain Attah Samuel, 4 Others Buried Amidst Tears in Abuja

The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army today 11th August 2022 thrown into state of mourning as the remains of Captain Attah Samuel and four other soldiers who recently paid the supreme price during a clearance operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were laid to rest at the Guards Brigade Cemetery, Maitama , Abuja.

The burial process started with christian wake keep and funeral service held in honour of the fallen heroes at St John's Military Church (Protestant) before the final Internment at the Guards Brigade Cemetery Maitama Abuja.

Assistant Director Army Public Relations Guards Brigade, Captain Godfrey Anebi Abakpa made this known in a press statement made available to Spye TV News in Abuja on Thursday.

Captain Abakpa said, until their demise, the gallant soldiers were serving with 7 Guards Battalion, Lungi Barracks Maitama and 176 Guards Battalion Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja respectively.

The Commanding Officers of 7 Guards Battalion Lt Col Salim Yusuf Hassan and Commanding Officer 176 Guards Battalion, Lt Col Joshuah Kolowale Adisa while reading the funeral oration of the deceased officer and soldiers, described the late Captain and Soldiers as thoroughly bred Infantrymen who were genuinely committed to their duties in defence of Nigeria and whose contribution and services would be greatly missed.

The Commanding officers asked God to console the families left behind stressing that while the Brigade and the Nigerian Army mourns, the families should take solace in the fact that they have fought a just fight and their souls shall continue to rest with the lord till the resurrection morning.

Highpoint of the event was the presentation of accoutrements by the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen James Alilu Ataguba to the next of kins of the deceased personnel and lowering of the remains of the fallen heroes. There was also the blowing of the last post and gun salute to bid the departed heroes fair well

The solemn ceremony was witnessed by senior officers of the Nigerian Army, Commanding Officers,Staff Officers of the Brigade, Bwari Area Council Chairman, Hon John Gabaya as well as family members and the barracks community.

Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/presidential-brigade-guards-attack-late.html?m=1

Barely few hours after the disclosure by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the arrest of 4 of the Owo Catholic Church attackers, the military on Thursday has said, two additional ISWAP terrorists, who were also connected to the attack on the church June 5, 2022 were apprehended at Omialafara (Omulafa), Ose LGA, Ondo State yesterday, 9 August 2022.

In a statement signed by Director, Defence Information Major General Jimmy Akpor, the arrests were made through the collaborative effort by military and DSS personnel.

General Akpor revealed that the suspects are Al-Qasim Idris and Abdulhaleem Idris.

"It is instructive to note that Abdulhaleem, alongside other high profile ISWAP commanders, had also previously coordinated attacks on military targets in Okene, Okene LGA, Kogi State resulting in casualties."

SpyeTV report that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, during his parley with media executives and editors yesterday, Tuesday 9 August 2022, informed of the arrest of 4 terrorists among those who carried out the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo on 5 June 2022.

They were arrested through a combined operation by military and DSS personnel at Eika, Okehi LGA, Kogi State on 1 August 2022. Those arrested include Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (a.k.a Bin Malik), Momoh Otohu Abubakar, Aliyu Yusuf Itopa and Auwal Ishaq Onimisi.

It is the avowed commitment of the leadership of the military, Nigeria Police, DSS and other security agencies to work in synergy to enthrone peace and security all over the country.

This is due to the need for collaboration as an essential requirement to successfully deal with the existential asymmetric threats currently bedeviling our dear nation, Nigeria.
Source: https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/breaking-owo-church-massacre-two-more.html?m=1

... Air Chief Reviews NAF ongoing Operations in Kaduna

The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday said, the effect of strikes undertaken by NAF aircraft have revealed that several terrorists' have been eliminated and their enclaves destroyed in the Northwest, Nigeria.

In a WhatsApp Message shared by the NAF spokesperson Gabkwet revealed that, one of such strikes which occurred yesterday, 9 August 2022 resulted in the elimination of a well known well known terrorists' kingpin, Alhaji Shanono operating in Kaduna State.

Gabkwet said, "following receipt of intelligence on 9 August 2022 that a well known terrorists' kingpin, Alhaji Shanono, had scheduled a meeting with his foot soldiers at Ukambo, a village about 131 km from Kaduna, the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch dispatched aircraft for interdiction mission at the location.

"Overhead the location, terrorists were sighted under clusters of trees at the foot of Ukambo high ground and after ensuring the absence of civilian settlements within the location, the crew received the authorization to strike,", he revealed.

He said, feedback from local sources disclosed that over 30 rifles and 20 motorbikes were destroyed while about 18 terrorists, including Alhaji Shanono, were neutralized while others sustained various degree of injuries.

Sources also revealed that not less than 26 kidnapped victims earlier held by the terrorists were released as a result of the airstrike.

NAF spokesperson also added that, a similar strikes were also undertaken in the Northeas as the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai had their tasks well cut out for them as they have been fully engaged in conducting air interdiction missions on terrorists’ targets in Borno State.

He noted that one of such operations was conducted on 6 August 2022 at Gazuwa, about 1.2 kilometers to Gargash, after intelligences revealed that infighting for relevance and supremacy was underway between terrorists of the Shekau faction and terrorists aligned to Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP).

"The state of confusion and disorder among the 2 terrorists’ factions thus presented an opportunity for a surprise strike by NAF pilots which was carried out using 2 aircraft types. It should be noted that though the map coordinates led the pilots to the exact site of the infighting, the location also had an ISWAP flag hoisted on the structure and 3 solar panels on the rooftop.

"Intelligence received and corroborated by local sources revealed the strike was a success as the terrorists did not anticipate it with several eliminated and others injured", he said.

The impact of the strikes is said to have reverberated through the remaining terrorists’ camps who are beginning to realize that they are fighting an unjust and lost cause that will no doubt lead to their death. Most are said to be contemplating surrendering just like others before them.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, was earlier in Kaduna to review ongoing operations and give further directives.

From the briefings received by the CAS, it is evident that so far, the directives given to the operational commanders is yielding the requisite outcome.

Air Marshal Amao, in addressing the commanders, reminded them of the need to remain steadfast and focused on the task ahead. 'We can't afford to let down our guards', he said.

This is even as intensive air operations endured in the entire military theatres of operation as NAF aircraft continue to seek and decimate enemies of the state in their attempts to make life unbearable for innocent Nigerians.

Meanwhile, sources have confirmed that the Nigerian military are exuding so much confidence especially with the level of successes being recorded. They are also optimistic that the counterterrorism strategies and efforts will in no distant time yield the expected outcome even beyond the northeast.
Source https://www.spyetv.com.ng/2022/08/terrorists-kingpin-alhaji-shanono.html?m=1

BREAKING: Christ Embassy Pastor Oyakhilome Suspends Nephew Pastor Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren For Gross Misconduct

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Nephew Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren, nephew of popular Nigerian minister, founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome has been suspended from being a Pastor at the Christ Embassy Church worldwide due to gross misconduct.

The President of Christ Embassy a.k.a Believers Loveworld announced this today Sunday 7th August 2022 during a Communinon Service and Worship with Pastor Chris.

Spye News reports that, sometimes in November 2021, rumours making the rounds that he may be risking jail term as he is being investigated by the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for alleged fraudulent financial activities.

These rumours began making the rounds shortly after his run with Ethiopian authorities at the airport earlier this year, As he was accused of violating the nation’s COVID 19 rules at his earlier held entrepreneurs conference in the nation Ethiopia, where he gathered 27,000 people and as well as leaving to the country with about $1.8 million, an amount he claimed were contributions and donations from the youth church program.

Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren is one of Africa’s emerging leaders. He is using his talents to inspire young people to be touched by the Word of God. As a businessman and the CEO of Carel Films Enterprise, he is able to spread the Good News using modern communication mediums. He is responsible for the production of over 100 Christian music videos and animations, including “I Know Who I Am” by Sinach, “Kinging” by Rozey, “Igbunu” by Micheal Jaffe, “Untouchable” by TB1, amongst many others.

At the age of 20, he had already won the American Academy of Animations Award three times. He was also the winner of the prestigious Walt Disney Award and nominee for a Future African Leaders Award FALA). His true genius is to make the genius of others shine bright.

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The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has instituted a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstance surrounding the unfortunate incident that occurred between some soldiers and policemen around Ojo in Lagos resulting in the loss of the life of a police officer.

Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Public Relations, Major Olaniyi Osoba in a press statement on Friday explained that the Division is already in touch with the Lagos State Police Command to resolve the matter . This incident is highly regrettable given the Division’s disposition and zero tolerance for any misconduct.

Osoba added that at the end of the investigation, anyone found culpable will be made to face the full wrath of the disciplinary provisions..

He noted that the Division commiserate with the Ojo Police Division and members of the family of the victim.

The Burkinabe Chief of Defence Staff, Senior Col. David Kadre has seek advice from the Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor on his new appointment and collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria to battle jihadi rebels, to tackle the security challenges in the country's hard-hit East and Sahel regions.

Senior Col. David Kadre said this when he visited the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja.

Senior Col. David Kadre noted that he was in Nigeria to attend the graduation of the Course 30 of National Defense College Nigeria (NDC) and siezed the opportunity to visit Irabor to tap from his wealth of experience.

Kadre reiterated the need for deeper collaboration between Nigerian and Burkinabe armed forces to secure the West African country amid escalating attacks by jihadi rebels linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.

“I came also regarding terrorism and insurgency in our countries so as to seek your advice and experience since Nigeria is engaged in fighting this scourge,” he said

Responding, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, says there is need for stronger collaboration between West African armed forces to deal with insurgency in the sub-region.

He congratulated the Burkinabe defence chief, an alumnus of the National Defence College (NDC), Nigeria for his appointment and assured to share experiences on how the two countries had been tackling insecurity.

Irabor said that Nigeria was proud to have an alumnus of NDC becoming the defence chief of Burkina Faso, reiterating his commitment to sharing ideas with the visitor.

“No doubt the West African sub-region is experiencing the menace of terrorism and insurgency and we understand that to address this scourge, there has to be collaboration of all countries within the sub-region.

“That is why I am delighted to receive you and to also let you know that we shall share our experiences.

“We will indeed take action that will ensure that we redress all issues together and ensure that we stamp out every form of terrorism within our sub-region,’’ he said.

Barely 48 hours after his directive to Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational and air component commanders to maximize the deployment of firepower against terrorists and other criminal elements, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has approved the immediate appointment and redeployment of new Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs) and other senior officers.

Director of Public Relations & Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Gabkwet explained that among the newly appointed Branch Chiefs are Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Jackson Yusuf, formerly Chief of Training and Operations (CTOP) who is now the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) Headquarters NAF (HQ NAF), Abuja, AVM Oluwafemi Ogunmola, former Director of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance now Chief of Communications Information Systems (CCIS), HQ NAF, AVM Aliyu Bello, former Chief of Standards and Evaluation (COSE) is now redeployed as the CTOP, HQ NAF, Abuja

He added that, AVM Nkem Aguiyi takes over as the Chief of Air Intelligence (CAI) and AVM Hassan Abubakar, former AOC Logistics Command is now the Chief of Standards and Evaluation.

In the same vein, the erstwhile COPP, AVM Charles Ohwo is now the Chief of Defence Transformation and Innovation, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, AVM Abubakar Liman, former CAI is now the Director of Space Utilization, DHQ, AVM Hycinth Eze, former Group Managing Director (GMD) NAF Holding Company takes over as Director of Production, DHQ, AVM Musa Muktar takes over as the GMD NAF Holding Company while AVM Raimi Salami, the erstwhile CCIS is now the Director of Strategy, DHQ.

Director of Public Relations & Information said, the newly appointed AOCs are AVM Precious Amadi, AOC Tactical Air Command (TAC), Makurdi, AVM Abubakar Abdulkadir, AOC Special Operations Command (SOC), Bauchi, AVM Nnamdi Ananaba, AOC Air Training Command (ATC), Kaduna while AVM Emmanuel Shobande takes over as AOC Logistics Command (LC), Lagos.

In his message to the new appointees, Air Marshal Amao reminded them of the need to continually seek for effective and efficient means of deploying the resources at their disposals in line with the reviewed NAF counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategy.

He also charged them to be proactive and synergize with sister services towards eliminating the threats particularly posed by terrorists in the country.

Meanwhile, the newly appointed and redeployed senior officers are expected to assume their new offices on or before Friday, 5 August 2022.

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the military is working on upgrading the intelligence management procedures of the defence and security sector to strengthen the overall security architecture in the country.

General Irabor disclosed this while delivering a Graduation Lecture for Course 30 of the National Defence College (NDC) on the topic “National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria’’ on Wednesday in Abuja.

CDS said it had become imperative that Nigeria should constantly keep abreast of the security and development dynamics within her strategic neighbourhood especially in West and Central Africa.

The CDS who identified the need to deepen strategic communication, implement a press code for responsible Journalism and pursue proactive security measures to reduce the impact of regional dynamics in the country said, on the press code for the media, the strategy required the development of guidelines for reporting difficult stories including stories of conflict and terrorism.

According to him, the German Press Code for example, says in reporting actual and threatened acts of violence, the press should carefully weigh the public interest in information against the interest of victims and other people involved.

Irabor said that media should report on such incidents in an independent and authentic way, but not allow itself to be made the tool of criminals.

He urged the Nigerian media to emulate and domesticate the German Press Code as its guiding principle in reportage.

Irabor said there was need to encourage a Whole-of-Society Approach to security by deepening strategic communication to educate the populace on the fact that issues of security are a collective responsibility.

According to him, everybody in the society ought to be a relevant stakeholder.

“Timely information on suspicious movements of strangers in a community might be the main lead to provide the needed early warning for the relevant government agency to swing into action.

“Accordingly, we need to formulate a robust and proactive communication strategy that draws all citizens to the realisation of their roles in protecting the nation while also using the same medium to pre-empt and counter narratives of the insurgents.

“The strategy could also incorporate modalities for the reorientation and practicable re-integration of surrendered insurgents into the society.

“The National Orientation Agency (NOA) needs to be reinvigorated, reorganised and properly funded alongside all other relevant stakeholders in the society.

"This will encourage the populace to have renewed confidence in the government and they will be encouraged to provide relevant information to the relevant government agencies.

“This will enhance national security and development in Nigeria,’’ he said.

“In addition, the thrust of our foreign policy should also be re-engineered to ensure that Nigeria is actively engaged in the promotion of peace and security within our sphere of influence in West and Central Africa.

“To this effect, the Federal Government through relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), could as a matter of priority, explore available bilateral and multilateral opportunities at our disposal to steer the course of security and development within the countries of interests bearing in mind the realities of the domestic base of our foreign policy,’’ he added.

Irabor said an overview of the plethora of security challenges bedevilling the country indicated the need to consider a review of the strategic approach towards addressing them.

He said the appraisal of the current security architecture revealed concerns with respect to limited divergent approach to tackling the emerging threats, ineffective media management as well as regional security dynamics.

The Commandant of NDC, Rear Adm. Murtala Bashir, said it was the tradition of the college to organise a graduation lecture to commemorate the graduation ceremony of each course.

Bashir said that Nigeria had faced and still facing several security challenges such as terrorism, banditry, militancy secessionist agitation, kidnapping amongst others in recent times.

He said the security challenges were aided in very large measure by illicit arms proliferation and the emergence of cult groupings that engage in banditry, kidnapping, political violence and other mafia-style violent activities.

The situation, he said had impacted negatively on the development in the country with attendant implications for national security, adding that Nigeria currently ranks low in the global rating of Human Development Index.

The commandant said there was need to think out of the box and develop strategies that would enhance security and national development.

He urged the participants of Course 30 to begin to realise that success could only come from carefully cultivated attitudes, commitments and management processes that accrue slowly and steadily.

“Imbibing these attributes, could therefore see you contributing positively to the development of the country.

“It is not too late for us to begin to build these attributes to move our society forward.

“So, I urge you to listen carefully to the lecture and thereafter, self-reflect on how you, your service or your organization can better contribute to society, particularly on the issues surrounding security and development,’’ he said.

The graduation lecture is one of the activities lined up for graduation of NDC’s 30th set of graduates as well as its 30th anniversary celebration.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has busted and dismantled two major clandestine laboratories in Lagos and Anambra state where dangerous illicit drug, crystal methamphetamine, called meth in local parlance, were produced for distribution across Nigeria and export.

NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in anpress statement on Tuesday said, the Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) disclosed this on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 when he addressed the media on the development.

He said following the outbreak of crystal methamphetamine abuse in the last quarter of 2021, predominantly in the South East and the cry for help from many communities in the region because of the devastating effects the distribution and abuse of the dangerous stimulant drug were having on their youths and others, the Agency deployed all available assets to find the primary source of manufacturing of the drug in Nigeria and arrest the barons behind it.

Marwa said while efforts in the past seven months against the cartel behind the Methamphetamine scourge, have led to the arrest of four kingpins and a cook; “now, we have added two barons and another cook.

This no doubt is a loud statement to those involved in the criminal illicit drug trade that it’s time for them to quit or risk losing it all; that is losing their freedom, investment and assets acquired through proceeds from the illegal business.”

According to him, “I am pleased to inform the public today that, after months of painstaking intelligence gathering, diligent tracking and coordinated offensive action, we recorded a breakthrough on Saturday, July 30, 2022, when officers and men of the Agency successfully busted two methamphetamine manufacturing facilities, called Meth Laboratories.

“The first one, located in Victoria Garden City (VGC) Estate of Lekki, Lagos, is owned by a baron, Chris Emeka Nzewi, while the second, in Nise Community of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State was owned by Paul Ozoemenam. The owners of these two illicit meth laboratories were successfully arrested alongside Sunday Ukah from Aba, Abia State, the cook or chemist that produced the drugs for them.

“The laboratory in Lagos was set up inside the Boys’ Quarter building of a four-bedroom duplex. From there, we recovered a total of 258.74 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and various precursor chemicals used for the production of the toxic drug. The complete paraphernalia of laboratory equipment such as gas cylinders, giant gas burners, industrial face masks, industrial gloves, tubes and flat-bottomed conical flasks, among others were also found.”

He said he’s addressing the public about the weekend busts to raise people’s awareness of the danger that meth production constitutes to public health and the modus operandi of the barons involved in the unwholesome activity.

He said, “the owner of the laboratory in VGC, for instance, was producing this highly unstable and toxic drug in a house where he lived with his family. This speaks volumes about his insensitivity to the consequences of exposing his family, which includes a three-month old baby, to the danger of hazardous chemicals. If that is the case, that is an indication that public health was of no concern to him.

“In this particular case, aside from the laboratory being close to the kitchen of the main house, the waste from the laboratory was channelled into the septic tank and soakaway in the compound, with a high risk of contamination of the water table of the entire neighbourhood.

“On average, the lab produced 50 kilos of methamphetamine every week with plans underway to increase the capacity of production to at least 100kg per week. Where do these drugs end? From our preliminary interrogation, we now know the drugs from this lab were both for export and local consumption. We also know there is a supply chain of distributors and buyers for export and the domestic market.

“When you consider the fact that the price of this dangerous drug was going for as high as US500, 000 per kilo in the international market in recent time, you will understand why Nzewi cared less to put the lives of his own family at risk by producing this in the same house where they live. Hence, taking these two labs out of operation is a major feat in our continuing effort to curb the meth problem.”

The NDLEA boss said the lab busts also exposed the interconnectivity among syndicates involved in meth production, adding that the cook was hired by both producers to produce for the VGC lab, as well as the lab in Anambra.

He urged members of the public to be sensitive to their environment. “As we step up the offensive against drug traffickers, we want the public to be more vigilant and be aware of the fact that producers of methamphetamine always choose unsuspecting environments with tight security, like the VGC estate, in this case. And the reason is not far-fetched: They choose secured estates to prevent law enforcement agents from monitoring their activities. They also locate meth labs in remote unsuspecting communities where residents would not be aware of their activities.

“It is very important to note that the waste from methamphetamine production is dangerous to the ecosystem. The chemicals are toxic and once they seep into the soil, they contaminate the water table from which surrounding wells and boreholes draw their water. And citizens who unwittingly consume the water from such sources are exposed to heart and kidney ailments and other organ diseases. Neighbours, too, who inhale gases from the lab, are also susceptible to the same risk. What makes it worse is that the production usually takes place in the middle of the night, between 11 pm and 4 am, and therefore, unsuspecting neighbours could have been exposed to the hazards for months or even years.”

Marwa commended the professionalism of the intelligence led special units assigned the task. “Our forensic experts and the 200-man strike force team that we deployed who were the operational arm that executed the mission of dismantling the labs, seizing the crystal meth, precursors, paraphernalia and arresting the culprits.”
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The Theatre Commander, North East Nigeria's Joint Task Force “Operation Hadin kai”, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, says 14,609 out of the 70,593 insurgents who surrendered to troops are combatants.

Maj. Gen. Musa said this on Friday in Maiduguri when he spoke with newsmen on recent successes recorded by the command under “Operation Desert Sanity” and “Operation Lake Sanity”.

“The Theatre’s kinetic and non-kinetic activities have partly compelled some Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) to seek alternatives to terrorism thereby taking advantage of other avenues to surrender.

“Currently, a total of 70,593 persons consisting of BHT (JAS/ISWAP) fighters and their families have surrendered to troops.

“Out of this number, 14,609 were active male fighters, 20,955 are women while 35,029 are children.

“The Theatre in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, has commenced reviews of cases of detainees at the Joint Investigation Centre (JIC),” he said.

Maj. Gen. Musa added “Some of the detainees have been cleared and handed over to the Borno Government and UNICEF.”

He said that within the past one month the military have conducted several operations on land, maritime and air, where over 60 terrorists were neutralised and over120 arrested including their suppliers.

“A typical example was the arrest on July 13, of one Mr Haruna Fulani and Umaru who were suspected logistics suppliers to BHT Commmader Ali Ngulde at Mandara Mountains around Gwoza general area.

“Items recovered include 13 bundles of female wrappers, 20 yards of black cotton cloth, female underwears, 25 pairs of rubber shoes and several other items,” Musa said.

The theatre commander said that the sustained onslaught and rainy season have led to destruction many terrorists camps and enclaves forcing them out of thier comfort zones, adding however, that the terrorists have found ways to sustain their explosive attacks, as well as attacks on some isolated communities and other soft targets.

He reiterated the commitment of the command to maintain effective synergy with the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and work in unison with the Maritime and Air components, paramilitary establishments, state governments, humanitarian agencies, local communities and the media for success.

Musa also announced the re-opening of Maiduguri-Damboa Road on July 18 to ease economic activities and movements of people and goods.
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In an effort to reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for operational efficiency and proficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across Nigerian Army formations and units.

Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in anpress statement on Thursday in Abuja.

He said, those affected in the redeployment released on Thursday 28 July 2022, include some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officers Commanding, Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, amongst others.

He added that, some of the senior officers appointed as General Officers Commanding (GOCs) are Major General UT Musa from Headquarters 81 Division to Headquarters 82 Division and appointed GOC, Major General TA Lagbaja from Headquarters 82 Division to Headquarters 1 Division and appointed GOC, Major General OC Ajunwa from Nigeria Defence Section Brasilia to HQ 81 Division and appointed GOC , while Major General AS Chinade was redeployed from Depot Nigerian Army to Headquarters 2 Division and appointed GOC.

The newly appointed Army Headquarters Principal Staff Officers include, Maj Gen OW Ali, from Headquarters Command Army Records to Army Headquarters Department of Army Administration and appointed Chief of Administration (Army) Maj Gen S Muhammed, from Defence Headquarters to Department of Army Standards and Evaluation and appointed Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (Army), Major General JA Ataguba from Army Headquarters Department of Army Standards and Evaluation to Defence Headquarters and appointed, Director Peace Keeping Operations, Major General AA Adesope from Headquarters Nigerian Army Finance Corps to Defence Headquarters and appointed Chief of Defence Accounts and Budget, Major General US Mohammed from Army Headquarters Department of Administration to Nigerian Army Resource Centre and appointment Senior Research Fellow.

Other senior officers affected in the redeployment are Major General PB Fakrogha, from Defence Headquarters Garrison to Defence Space Agency and appointed Director Policy Plans and Research, Major General MO Enendu, from Nigerian Army College of Logistics to Defence Headquarters and appointed Director Psychological Warfare, Major General AE Attu from Defence Headquarters Department of Defence Training and Operations to Defence Headquarters Garrison and appointed Commander, Major General BE Onyeuko from Defence Headquarters Directorate of Defence Media Operations to Defence Headquarters Department of Logistics and appointed Director Procurement

The newly appointed Corps Commanders are, Major General AM Alabi, from Nigerian Army Ordnance School to Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps and appointed Corps Commander Ordnance, Major General A Mohammed, from Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited and to Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical Mechanical Engineers and appointed Corps Commander Electrical Mechanical Engineers, Major General E Akerejola from Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport to Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Transport and appointed Commander Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General AA Fayemiwo from Nigerian Army Welfare Holdings Limited by Guarantee to Headquarters Finance Corps and appointed Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army).

Senior officers newly appointed as Commandants of Nigerian Army Training Institutions are Major General PI Eze, from Defence Headquarters Department of Procurement to Nigerian Army Ordinance School and appointed Commandant, Major General AA Adeyinka from Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics to Nigerian Army College of Logistics and appointed Commandants, Major General PP Malla from Army Headquarters Department of Army Administration to Depot Nigerian Army and appointed Commandant as well as Brigadier General UT Otaru from Defence Headquarters to Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport and appointed Acting Commandant.

The newly appointed Brigade Commanders are, Brigadier General DH Ndahi, from Nigerian Army Resource Centre to Headquarters 4 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brig Gen FS Etim from Amphibious Training School to Headquarters 6 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brigadier General EA Orakwe from Headquarters 6 Division to Headquarters 19 Brigade and appointed Commander, Brigadier General JO Are from Army Headquarters Department of Army Standards and Evaluation to Headquarters 3 Brigade and appointed Commander, amongst others.

The Chief of Army Staff has directed all the newly appointed senior officers to redouble their effort and commitment to duty in tackling the security challenges bedeviling the nation, as they assume their new appointments.

The highest policy-making organ of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) the national Governing Board led by Amb. Fatima Abubakar on Wednesday 27 July 2022 have appealed to the Nigerian Army to deploy more soldiers for the protection of NYSC Orientations Camps spread across the 36 states of the country and FCT due to the security challenges bedeviling the country.

Mrs. Abubakar made the appeal when the board paid courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at Army headquarters in Abuja.


She said, “Sir, as you are aware, the NYSC has Orientation Camps which houses a minimum of 1,500 Corps members in all the States of the Federation, and given the incidences of insecurity in the Country, we are concerned about the safety of the young men and women under our care.

“We are not unaware of the security situation in the Country and the many areas that require the attention of the Nigerian Army. However, we have come to you for more support, bearing in mind that the NYSC is the baby of the Nigerian Army.

“We therefore plead for additional personnel in all our Orientation camps across the Country. We will really appreciate your kind assistance in this regard sir”.

It would be recall that, the Nigerian Army established the NYSC which has grown to become the most outstanding Organization that continues to foster National Unity in the Country and since the establishment of the NYSC, the Nigerian Army has been one of the greatest supporters of the Scheme.


Mrs. Abubakar commended the Army for the excellent officers deployed as representatives on the NYSC Board. "Since my appointment as Chairman of the Board, I have worked with intelligent Gentlemen who represent you on the Board, like Brigadier General Olokor, then Major General Sawyer and currently, we are very happy to have the very energetic, brilliant, and humble Brigadier General Bayode Adetoro. These gentlemen have helped the Board and the Scheme in no small measure in running the Scheme by bringing to bear, their expertise", she noted.

She added that “the former Director-General of the NYSC, Major General Shu’aibu Ibrahim was also very exceptional. He was able to take the NYSC to greater heights due to the many innovations he introduced during his tenure and currently, the new Director-General, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah, who took over barely 2 months ago. We are hoping that he will build on the achievements of his predecessor.

Responding, the Chief of Army Staff assured the national Governing Board of NYSC that the Army will continue to protect NYSC orientation camps and Youth Corps members as the Army has a big stake in the programme which was established in 1973.

The COAS said, “We Nigerian Army have always taken the security of Orientation Camps and NYSC activities seriously and we will continue to support and provide security.

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The Nigerian Army troops of 195 Battallion, Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday in an offensive onslaught against insurgency in the North East, killed three Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State.

The incident occured on July 26 when the troops on routine farmers protection patrol in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task force came in contact with the terrorists on several motorcycles in Azaya Kura general area in Jere, close to Maiduguri, at about 1250hourz.



An Intelligence Sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, that the troops and the insurgents engaged in a firefight and as a result, three terrorists where neutralized while others escaped.

The sources said that the troops recovered some arms, ammunition and Motorcycle at the end of the encounter.

“Those killed were suspected to be between the ages of 18 and 20 years old. During exploitation, traces of blood was also observed on the insurgents escape route,”Sources claim.

Details later...

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The Troops of 21 armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Bama Local Government Area today July 26, 2022 have again rescued two more girl kidnapped from the Government Girls Secondary School Chibok, in the North East of Borno,

It was gathered that the two girls whose names were given as Hannatu Musa and Kauna Luka, were found after they escaped from Boko Haram camp.

An Intelligence Officer, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad that the girls escaped from Gazuwa camp, an acclaimed Headquarters the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, Boko Haram faction, formerly known as Gabchari, Mantari and Mallum Masari, located about 9 kilometres to Bama town.

Reports say, some of the Chibok girls that were still Held captives were bring forced to marry in terrorists Gazuwa camp.

Recalled that few weeks ago, the troops had rescued two Chibok girls, Mary Dauda and Hauwa Joseph, after they escaped from the camp.

Their voluntarily escaped was however, as a result of the massive sustained offensives by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai which resulted to hunger and displacement in the terrorists enclaves.

Boko Haram kidnapped 276 female students, aged between 16 and 18 from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State in April 2014.

Over 100 of the girls were still missing as at April 14, 2021, eight years after the initial kidnapping

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has commended the the Commandant, officers and men of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) for a remarkable feat as the college on Tuesday July 26, 2022 unveiled the staff quarters and commissioning of its Block A Building, being the first of the 3 blocks proposed as Soldiers’ accommodation.

Unveiling the staff quarters, the Chief of Army Staff said it is equally an epoch-making event as the project being commissioned is a testament of the focused hard work and judicious management of resources by the immediate past and current Commandants of the College.


He said this is important as the area is designed to host the Commandant and Deputy Commandant, the Directors and Directing Staff Quarters, Regimental Sergeant Major’s house, 4 Senior Non-Commissioned Quarters and 3 Soldiers Blocks amongst others.

He exhorted the Commandant not to rest on his oars but to keep thinking outside the box to ensure that the great institution does not only lead in theory but also in practice as he had remarkably exemplified with thie project.


"While this project is evidently hallmark traits of my vision, firstly I must commend Maj Gen SE Udounwa for conceptualising and resourcing the project from onset without resource to my office until it was deemed necessary to ensure its delivery. Secondly, for being mindful of the welfare of his staff and prioritizing the accommodation of soldiers with this illustrious project", he added.

The COAS aldo appreciated the College Commandant Maj Gen BA Alabi for ensuring that the project did no turn moribund but completed as being witnessed today. "This is the spirit and zeal we must all imbibe to make the NA stand tall and ensure our dear country remains a vanguard in the comity of nations", he said.


Earlier in his welcome remark, the College Commandant, Major Gen Bamidele Alabi stated that this edifice will not only alleviate the accommodation challenge of the College but also serve “as an affirmation of the COAS’ efforts to continuously address the welfare of soldiers and their families.

Major Gen Bamidele Alabi who said the AWCN has experienced remarkable growth in size, effectiveness and reputation since its establishment on 28th February 2017 thanked Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya for his support and encouragement.


He also commended the building committee who worked relentlessly to raise the building in good time and with such dexterity. "Despite many challenges faced during the project, they bore through the rocks and excavated dumps of refuse to deliver this edifice with excellence. Their efforts are worthy of commendation and emulation. Equally, in the cause of thts project, the College was able to secure a 500 KVA transformer in anticipation of future expansion works within this staff quarters".

Dignitaries that graced the occasion include Principal Staff Officers of Army headquarters and Army War College Nigeria, senior officers both serving and retired, College Staff, among others.

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have continued to sustain their operational tempo in their Area of Operation.

Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko in a press statement on Monday noted that on 24 July 2022 troops on clearance operation arrested Three suspected gun runners at Shimakar village Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State namely; Mr Julius Simon (alias Bagga) – 37yrs, Mr Wolta Zambai – 45yrs and Mr Iliya Peter (alias Doubok) 27yrs. Suspects currently undergoing investigation.





General Benard also disclosed that same day, troops arrested Two kidnappers; Alhaji Musa Usman 27yrs and Adam Mohammed 25yrs at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.


He said, suspects confessed to have carried out several kidnapping activities in the general area including the kidnap of one Master Jeremiah Elijah a 6yrs old which took place on 21 July 2022. Suspect in own custody undergoing further interrogation.

The Military high command commends troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.

2023 Elections: Nigerian Correctional Service Requests INEC to Extend Voting Rights to Inmates



The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has requested the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to extend voting rights to inmates at the Correctional Service in order to exercise their civil responsibility as a citizen of the country.

The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa ably represented by ACG Daniel Odharo made this request when he led management team on a courtesy visit to the Commission on Tuesday 19th July 2022 in Abuja.

The representative asked the Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission INEC for inclusive of inmates in the forth coming General elections.

The INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu in his response said INEC is committed to inclusivity, including the rights of immates to vote during elections "as it being done in Africa, Kenya and South Africa have confirmed voting rights on inmates, so already something like that is happening in our continent. Two countries, Kenya and South Africa, have extended that right", he said.

Prof Yakubu said the request by the Nigerian Correctional Service to extend voting right to inmates of the correctional service is agreeable in principle, as INEC have no issues with that.


He noted how INEC included persons with disability as ad hoc staff during elections, reinstated the Commission's commitment to inclusivity for which reason the Commissioners made elaborate arrangement for persons with disability, we have been providing assisting devices, magnifying glasses, posters for the election day, ballot jackets during elections.

INEC boss therefore seek for transparency of the process of including inmates to participate in the 2023 general elections and advise the commision on critical questions.


"Will inmates vote outside the prison or inside the prison? Are we going to set-up polling units inside the prison or will the polling units outside? We believe that some of them are already registered voters. The majority of them actually awaiting trial, so they may not be registered voters if they are registered voters, there can't be registered. What they will do is to transfer their registration.Will they transfer their registration to the correctional centres?"

Will political parties be allowed to campaign inside the correctional centres? This a matter that you need to advise the Commission. Will observers and media be allowed access to the correctional centres on Election Day? Will INEC officials be granted access to the correctional centres for voter education?This a matter that we need to discuss. Will election hold in all 218 federal correctional centres currently holding invest nationwide? Or there are some correctional centres where this process can start instead of all the 218?

Professor Yakubu said these are some of the issues that Nigerian Correctional Service need to carefully discuss and resolve before a decision is taken by INEC.

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The Liberian Military has perfected plans to hold a memorial anniversary in honour of the Nigerian fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army who fought during the Liberian Civil War from 1989 until 1997 which killed around 200,000 people and eventually led to the involvement of the Economic Community of West African States and of the United Nations.

The Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Prince Charlse Johnson disclosed this today Friday 15th July 2022 when he led his team on a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya at Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The Liberia Defence Chief who said he is at Army Headquarters to thank the Nigerian Army for all the sacrifices rendered to the people of Liberia especially during the civil war and for restoring relative peace being enjoyed by Liberian people.

Major General Prince Charlse Johnson praised the Nigerian Army for contributing technical assistance and logistics through Economic Community of West Africa States support team which he said has ushered in new Armed Forces of Liberia.

He appealed for more collaboration and bilateral Relations in the area of training.

Responding, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya said the Nigerian Army will continue to leverage experience gathered during Peace Keeping operations in Liberia.
He assured the Chief of Staff of Armed Forces of Liberia of continous support especially in the area of training adding that more slots will be alloted to Nigerian army officers and men of Armed Forces of Liberia in the Nigerian Army Institutions.
"We have a long standing relationship with the liberians and we will continue to extend our hands of friendship ", he said.
The event was witnessed by some principal staff officers from Army Headquarters. The highlights of the event was the signing of visitor's book and exchange of souvenirs.

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…Charge graduands to practicalise lessons learnt

The Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Theatre Training School has today, Monday, 11 July 2022, graduated 28 participants of In-Theatre Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Crewmen Refresher Course 1/2022.

The ceremony, which took place at Maimalari Cantonment Range, featured a demonstration of tank manoeuvring tactics and live firing by variants of battle tanks in the inventory of the Nigerian Army Armour Corps.

The Special Guest of Honour and the Theatre Commander JTF NE OPHK, Major General Christopher Musa, lauded the school's commitment to improving troops' proficiency in the operation of Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

While enjoining troops to practicalise every lesson learnt during the course, Gen Musa expressed high optimism about the ability of the military to put an end to the long lingering terrorism in the region.

Delivering the welcome address, the Theatre Training Officer (TTO), Brigadier General EO Oduyebo, disclosed that the students underwent a month of intensive refresher training on the maintenance, operation, functionality and minor repairs of Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

He also thanked the Theatre Commander for creating an enabling platform and environment for this kind of training in the theatre. "We will continue to remain grateful for your concern on troops' welfare and training packages", he added.

In attendance was the General Officer Commanding 7 Division NA/Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Maj Gen Waidi Shaibu; Component Commanders; Formations and Unit Commanders; Principal Staff Officers; Senior Officers, Instructors, Graduating Students and Troops of OPHK.

What a Shame! You Want to Create Bad Blood Between Service Personnel - Military Lashes Femi Fani-Kayode Over Allegations


The Military says, a viral video produced by Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, wherein he made wild and unsubstantiated allegations against the Armed Forces of Nigeria, regarding the recent spate of terrorist attacks particularly, the attack of the prison in Kuje - Abuja on 5 July 2022 is an attempt to smear the military and create bad blood between service personnel and the military high command.

Director Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor in a statement made available to SpyeTV described Femi Fani-Kayode's allegations shameful and merely playing to the gallery and not in any position to know whether the DSS notified the military of any attack or not.

General Akpor explained that, ordinarily the video and its maker would have been ignored, considering the antecedents of the person behind it as a known Rabble-Rouser.

"However, in the interest of members of the public who might be misled by the deliberate falsehood and the sensibilities of service personnel and their families who have been paying dearly to keep Nigerians safe, it has become urgent to respond to the video currently circulating in the social media", he said.

He said among other allegations, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode claimed that the Department of State Security (DSS) informed the military about the impending attack on Kuje Custodial Centre and even the previous attack on the Kaduna - Abuja rail service.

General Akpor said, he also claimed that soldiers were withdrawn shortly before the prison attack.

"In all these allegations, Mr Kayode is merely playing to the gallery. He is not in any position to know whether the DSS notified the military of any attack or not.

"It may not be impossible that such a claim is part of a calculated attempt to cause division and rivalry amongst all Government Agencies that have been working collaboratively in addressing issues of insecurity in the country.

"The claim that soldiers were withdrawn from the Kuje Correctional Custodial Centre before the attack is laughable. It is sad that Mr Kayode is ignorant of whose responsibility it to guard prison.

General Akpor noted that,Femi Kayode further claimed that the military took no action on the recent Shiroro terrorists’ attack, which resulted in the unfortunate death of some soldiers, some policemen and members of the public.

According to Defence HQ spokesperson, Femi Fani-Kayode's video is a despicable statement that dishonours the sacrifices of the gallant officers and soldiers that paid the supreme price whilst responding in defence of the civilians and the mining community.

"What a shame! Mr Kayode is encouraged to pay more attention to the weekly briefs by Defence Media Operations. Defence Media Operations gives weekly briefs/updates on operations being conducted across the country; press releases on military operations are also made when the need arises.

He also advised Fani-Kayode to refresh himself on the constitutional roles of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

In all, subordination to civil authority, is key. It is pertinent to state that, the Nigerian Armed Forces has toiled to sustain and nurture our democracy, hence the same military cannot contemplate a coup de tat, as alluded to by Mr Kayode in his video.

Defence spokesperson said, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor has always stressed the unalloyed loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the President, Commander-in-Chief and the Nigerian Constitution.

Accordingly, as the 2023 General Elections approach, desperate persons must depart from their evil ways, for never again would they lure the military into their wicked machinations. If a confession must be made, Nigerians must know now: the military is always the worse victim of military rule.

Finally, in a miserable attempt to malign the leadership of the military, Mr Kayode gave the impression that, while junior military commanders and non-commissioned officers are working hard, senior commanders are doing nothing.

This is sheer ignorance and nothing more. Mr Kayode is completely oblivious of the fact that in the military, orders, instructions and directives are issued from the hierarchy to the lower rungs of command. Therefore, junior commanders cannot be working hard while their superiors are idle.

This is indeed a difficult time for the Armed Forces of Nigeria and Nigerians as a whole. It is not time for attention-seeking individuals to cause needless distractions.

Major General Akpor therefore urged Nigerians to ignore Femi Fani-Kayode and continue to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly to law enforcement agencies.

11 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists were neutralized including top commanders due to aggressive fire power by troops of Joint Task Force, North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI OPHK - Operation Desert Sanity after an ambush around Dikwa-Gamboru highway in Borno State.

Military Intelligence told Spye News that, around 7:30pm on 7th July 2022, 24 Task Force Brigade Picketing Team Were ambushed by Terrorists on 6 Guntrucks at Moula along road to Dikwa - Gamboru.

Our source said, Troops conducted anti - ambush drill and engaged Terrorists, exchanging gunfire with the insurgents while reinforcement team from 81 division Task Force Battalion and 24 Task Force Brigade were mobilized to the location. Terrorists were neutralized due to own troops fire power.

Exploitation was conducted around the general area. Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme price while four were injured.

No military Equipments lost during the operation.

Equipment captured are: one QJC, one GPMG, two FN RIFLE, ten AK 47 Rifles, one RPG TUBE, five Grenade, one RPG Bomb and Charge.


Others are one Baofeng Radio, one hundred and twenty 5.56MM, twenty nine 7.62MM Special, One Hundred and fifty nine 7.62MM NATO, sixty 12.7 X 108MM, two AMMO LINKS, five FN magazines, and eighteen AK 47 Magazines.

One BHT/ISWAP Guntruck was burnt during the operation.

All wounded in action soldiers were transferred to military hospital for further treatment.

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