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The government through a statement made available to the Nigeria Politics Online on Saturday said comments such as those asking Nigerians to take to arms to defend themselves were capable of threatening national security In a veiled response to recent comment by former Chief of Army Staff General Theopilus Danjuma, Government said there are available avenues through which the likes of Danjuma could offer useful advice instead of promoting violence.

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The Nigerian Army has alerted the general public to be wary of imminent misinformation that may arise from the some elements both within its confines and outside, especially through the use of the social media circle to ridicule the Army and the person of the Chief of Army Staff for reasons best known to them.

In line with the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai's disposition to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar had in the early hours of Monday 15 May 2017, led some security chiefs on a visit to the conflicted villages of Cross River and Ebonyi States with the aim of resolving the crisis.

The Nigerian Army views this statement made by the former Chief of Army Staff as most unfortunate at this critical time that the military has embarked upon demilitarisation of the North Central Region of the Country.

When I returned the missed call on that Saturday, Colonel Usman Kukasheka narrated an incident that happened in Zaria when the convoy of Chief of Army Staff on a courtesy visit to Emir of Zazzau was obstructed by protesters.

The Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai will flag off the project and encourage the IDPs to return to their farm lands.

The President subsequently gave the EFCC approval to investigate two former Chiefs of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. - Gen Azubuike Ihejirika; and Lt. - Gen.

The army, however, recall its earlier warning of such type of campaign of calumny against the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff which it noted has reared its ugly head again.

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists and accomplices numbering 249 were on Monday released by the Joint Interrogation as approved by the Chief of Army Staff in Maiduguri.

The fracas occurred when members of the sect allegedly blocked the Zaria - sokoto road and prevented the convoy of the chief of Army staff from passing through despite several entreaties.

General Adebayo was a fine gentleman and the first indigenous Chief of Army Staff who Mr. President had a harmonious relationship with.

Usman further said «The Shiite Sect on the orders of their leader, Ibrahim Alzak - zaky today (Saturday) afternoon in Zaria attacked the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff while on his way to pay homage on the Emir of Zazzau and attend the Passing Out Parade of 73 Regular Recruits Intake of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.»

Buratai made this call during the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital themed, «Appraising Nigeria's army operational efficiency in contending contemporary national security challenges».

The confident Chief of Army Staff said that insinuation is a figment of imagination of the authors of the story.

On Saturday 5 May 2018, at about 11.30 pm — 12 am four local armed robbers were intercepted by the Chief of Army Staff convoy along Numan — Yola Road.

The Governor spoke when he hosted the Probe Panel set up by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai to investigate the recent allegation made against the Nigerian armed forces by the elder statesman.

The Chief of Army Staff also enjoined members of the Board to share knowledge acquired in the course of their assignment with their colleagues for the benefit of the Nigerian Army and the nation.

Pakistan's PM and then Chief of Army Staff Rahil Sharif even tried to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran to de-escalate the situation.

(Press Release) The Executive Members of the South East Crime Reporters Corps and that of Enugu State Correspondents» Chapel have separately visited and commended the Nigerian Army under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff Lieut enant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai for the relative peace and security been enjoyed in the entire South Eastern part of Nigeria.

But when counsel to the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army staff Staff was invited by the presiding judge to identify and argue the motion of objection earlier filed, Barrister Hussein Oyebanji told the judge that he was not conversant with the case.

In his response, the Chief of Army Staff assured the Governor that the Nigerian Army has been working in conjunction with other security agencies to rout out cattle rustlers and other criminals not only in the Zamfara State, but the entire North West geo - political zone where it was more prevalent.

The Chief of Army Staff further stated that it is now a fact that the adversaries being engaged by most militaries are becoming wiser and more unpredictable.

The Army is an attached department of the federal government and of course the Chief of Army staff works under the federal government and implements the policies of the federal government.

A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu gave further details thus, «In continuation of Chief of Army Staff operational visit to troops on various states.

The Chief of Army Staff recalled with delight that the Nigerian Army being patriotic and in a bid to encourage local entrepreneurs asked Innoson Motors to supply 3 vehicles early last year which were found to be durable and performing very well as they were employed in combat and proved to be useful, comfortable and convenient in military operations.

While acknowledging the efforts of those involved in nurturing the idea of establishing the idea of the college, the Chief of Army Staff appreciated the Commander in chief, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Defense as well as the Chief of Defense Staff for bringing the idea to a reality.

«If the Chief of Army Staff does not deem it fit to resign forthwith President Buhari should not hesitate to remove him in the interest of national morality.»

The chief of army staff decried a situation where some of the online media celebrated the death of personnel who paid the supreme price to make their country and its people secure.

The Chief of army staff reiterated the commitment of the Army and other relevant authorities to provide the necessary logistics to enable troops to sustain the momentum of the operations.

«It was on the basis of the review and recommendations that the Chief of Army Staff commuted the death sentences of the 66 soldiers to 10 years jail term.

All these series of bombs are coming after Chief of Army Staff ordered for the arrest of Shekau.

Also in a courtesy to Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, the Chief of Army Staff noted that the exercise was targeted at improving the security situation of the zone which according to him, was very strategic to the security of the country.

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In line with the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai's disposition to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar had in the early hours of Monday 15 May 2017, led some security chiefs -LSB-...]

Chukwu said: «The Nigerian Army views this statement made by the former Chief of Army Staff as most unfortunate at this critical time that the military has embarked upon demilitarisation of the North Central region of the country.»

The Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, as usual, has graciously funded units, formations and Nigerian Army training institutions across the nation to dramatically conduct this tradition.

He said it will enable troops key into the vision of the Chief of Army Staff which is to have a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles.

Continuing it said, «The troops responsible for the safety and security of the Chief of Army Staff on hearing explosion and firing were left with no choice than to defend him and the convoy at all cost as well as open up the barricaded road for law abiding citizens.

[53] To uplift the morale and spirit of the students and victims of school the chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif himself attended the morning assembly of the school and confirmed them that no such incident will ever occur in Pakistan again they will break the backbone of Taliban.

«In the course of the late Malu's eventful tenure as the country's Chief of Army Staff from 1999 to 2001, he doggedly canvassed and undertook reforms aimed at establishing a truly national army with a deep sense of purpose.

The counsel to the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army staff who are the first and the second respondents respectively in the suit, Hussein Oyebanji pointedly told the presiding Judge, Justice Saleh Shuaibu that he was not familiar with the case.

The statement said, «The Board after a thorough job had today, Monday 11th January 2016, submitted its report to the Chief of Army Staff at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The Chief of Army Staff while fielding questions from journalists that accompanied him, stated that he was there to see things for himself, assess the situation and give necessary directives.

President Muhammadu Buhari made the reiteration at the Chief of Army Staff annual conference 2015 taking place in Dutse, Jigawa saying despite achievements made by the Nigerian Army intellectuals, the threat of terrorism in some parts of the country remains an issue of serious national concern.

The chief of army Staff said the military authorities would continue to accord priority attention to training and retraining of their personnel in order to ensure the success of the fight against terrorism and insurgency.