Tag: TROOPS

Community Leader Applauds Troops as Peace Thrives with Operation Lake Sanity 2

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As Operation Lake Sanity 2 entered its third month, communities around the Lake Chad islets, especially to the south, are experiencing enhanced peace and security. This was highlighted during a visit by the Chadian Sultan of Kinassaram, Abakar Yerima, to the troops of Task Force Kirta in Darak, Cameroon, on 26 June 2024. The Sultan’s visit aimed to express gratitude to the MNJTF troops for their tireless efforts in restoring peace and stability in the region. He praised the progress and peace achieved since the beginning of Operation Lake Sanity…

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Nigeria Stands With You in Every Step to Defeat the Nation’s Adversaries-Lagbaja Assures Troops

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has assured troops of the Nigerian Army that the entire nation stands with them in the fight to defeat the nation’s adversaries to restore peace and stability in the country. Gen Lagbaja gave the assurance, while addressing frontline troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, during a Christmas Luncheon with the troops in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto. Commending the troops, Gen Lagbaja lauded their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in confronting security challenges in the country, adding, that they…

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Nigerian Troops Neutralize 40 Terrorists, Apprehend 259 Others in Coordinated Operations

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The Defence Headquarters has reported significant successes in the ongoing operations by Nigerian troops across various theatres, revealing that in the past week alone, 40 terrorists were eliminated, and 259 individuals, including criminals, were apprehended across the country. The update was provided by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Maj.-Gen. Buba disclosed that the Armed Forces executed synchronized strikes involving ground and air forces, targeting terrorist enclaves and hideouts. The combination of these coordinated efforts resulted in the neutralization…

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Don’t Let Our Nation Down Chief of Defence Staff Tells Troops

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa, has called on Commanders and troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) to not let the nation down in the ongoing efforts to quell emerging security challenges across the country. The Defence Chief gave the charge, after he was briefed on operational engagements of troops in various theatres of operations in the country, at the Army Headquarters Operations Centre, during a visit to the Army Headquarters on Monday 6 November 2023. Remarking further after receiving a comprehensive operations brief, Gen Musa commended…

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COAS Visit Forward Operating Base Erena in Niger State to Boost Troops’ Morale Post-Encounter

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Following a recent clash between troops and insurgents in the Zungeru general area of Niger state, during which valiant soldiers of the Nigerian Army made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, arrived in Mina, the capital of Niger state, late on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Today, he promptly proceeded to the Forward Operating Base Erena in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state, where he received a comprehensive security update from Major General Bamidele…

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COAS Inaugurates New 8 Division Headquarters Complex In Sokoto

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Assures Governor, Sultan of efforts to surmount security challenges The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has inaugurated newly constructed 8 Division, Headquarters Complex in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto, today Monday 14 August 2023. Speaking at the ceremony, the COAS congratulated officers, soldiers and civilian staff of the Division for the befitting Divisional Headquarters building, with state-of-the art facilities to provide conducive working environment for them. He urged the beneficiaries to ensure adequate maintenance of the facility. The COAS also charged personnel of the Division to ensure the conducive…

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