Present during the investiture were some Principal Staff Officers
of the Army headquarters, Corps Commanders and Directors, as well as members of the All African Students Union delegation.
Authorities
of Army headquarters yesterday in Abuja debunked a report which emanated from the Media Forum of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria alleging that soldiers attacked Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky's convoy in Abuja.
Consequent upon this the troops organized a fighting patrol comprising elements
of Army Headquarters Strike Group and Civilian JTF to Wulge and Walamari.
The statement read further, «In a related development troops
of Army Headquarters Special Force Team B of Command Army Record Lokoja, while on routine patrol on Tuesday 27 February 2018, along road Okene - Lokoja responded to a distress call of kidnappers operating along the road.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Thursday decorated 20 newly promoted Major Generals and 22 Brigadier Generals at the Conference room
of the Army headquarters with a disclosure that troops of the Nigerian Army have penetrated deeply inside Sambisa Forest in the final push to flush out Boko Haram terrorists from the -LSB-...]
Not exact matches
In a statement, the Syrian
army said a «large numbers
of terrorists» had been killed and that a number
of their
headquarters,...
McCarthy's looks and sounds like the
headquarters of an invading
army in the last, tense phase before an assault.
That's why she was thrilled to learn about a new nursing room in the
headquarters of Fort Bliss, the
Army post in El Paso, Texas.
The outreach is part
of other progressive community relations and social responsibility activities designed by the
Headquarters 3 Division (Sector 2) Nigerian
Army to meet the health needs
of locals within operational areas.
«The Panel recommended that
Army Headquarters should: a. Device a means to be independent in its operation across Nigeria so as to insulate soldiers from the overbearing influence
of politicians in government especially with particular reference to sponsorship
of Nigerian
Army operations in states.
The attention
of the
Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian
Army has been drawn to a malicious story going round mainstream and Social Media alleging that soldiers killed a vigilante and released suspected herdsmen.
The commendation was made when leaders
of the associations paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian
Army, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar at the
Headquarters of the Division in Enugu today Tuesday the 21st
of November 2017.
The plane, which had a Russian crew, was carrying «two vehicles and weapons» as well as military personnel, a source at the
army's
headquarters told AFP, also speaking on condition
of anonymity.
The spokesperson
of the Nigerian
Army, Sani Usman however said the headquarters of 28 task force brigade Nigerian army has instituted a board of inquiry (BOI) to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incid
Army, Sani Usman however said the
headquarters of 28 task force brigade Nigerian
army has instituted a board of inquiry (BOI) to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incid
army has instituted a board
of inquiry (BOI) to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In February, Schumer (D - N.Y.) called on the
Army Corps to skip «an unnecessary extra step
of bureaucracy» — a civil works review board that is similar to the review that the
headquarters does.
The speech read by the Acting GOC at the inauguration
of the court martial reads, «Following the directive from
Army Headquarters (AHQ) that a standing General Court Martial (GCM) be set up for Op Lafiya Dole to try offences committed by personnel within the Theatre
of Operation, I issued a Convening Order for a GCM on 5 August 2016 and the members were directed to assemble today at this venue for the formal inauguration
of the GCM.
He added that plans were underway to establish another division to be known as the Nigerian
Army 6 Division with
Headquarters in the South - South region
of the country.
«It has been brought to the notice
of Headquarters of Depot Nigerian
Army that criminal minded individuals are parading themselves as relatives to the Depot Commandant, Brig - Gen.
A statement from
Army headquarters confirming the development said, «The troops
of 1st Division Nigerian
Army have intensified clearance operations against cattle rustlers and armed bandits in Kaduna and Zamfara States, north western Nigeria.
From the President who has refused to act on investigative reports submitted to him on grievous allegations
of diverting over a billion naira meant for resettlement
of Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) by the Secretary to the Government
of the Federation, Babachir Lawal under the Presidential Initiative for the North East (PINE) and the miraculous discovery
of 13billion naira in an apartment at Ikoyi, Lagos under the supervision
of the Director
of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayodele Oke, to the Head
of Service
of the Federation, Oyo - Ita Winifred Ekanem, who connived with others to reinstate into active duty and promote Abdulrasheed Maina, the former Chairman
of the Pension Reform Task Team, who allegedly stole over 6billion naira pension fund; the Chief
of Staff to President Buhari now renamed the «Thief
of Staff», Abba Kyari, who allegedly received a bribe
of 500million naira to negotiate a fine reduction for MTN Nigeria, and has continuously been in the heart
of every sharp practices in the Presidency; the Minister
of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu who allegedly received a kickback
of 3.8 billion naira in exchange for marginal oilfield using his brother, Dumebi Kachikwu as front; the Minister
of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who was the brain behind the reinstatement
of Abdulrasheed Maina; the Chief
of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai who during his time as the Director
of Procurement at the
Army Headquarters allegedly diverted funds meant to equip the Military into buying choice properties worth millions
of dollar in Dubai; the Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi who allegedly embezled State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) funds as the Governor
of Ekiti State; the Minister for Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau who was indicted by a Presidential investigative committee probing Arm procurement for awarding ghost contracts worth $ 930,500,690 with others while as the Chief
of Army Staff between 2008 - 2010 and one
of the brains behind the reinstatement
of Abdulrasheed Maina; the Minister
of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi alleged to have stolent 142billion naira as the Governor
of Rivers State.
Director
Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman said in a statement that the launching was part
of the activities at the just concluded Chief
of Army Staff's Combined Second and Third Quarter Conference 2017 which took place from 18th - 20th September 2017 at the
Army Headquarters Command Officers» Mess Abuja.
SECURITY CHALLENGES: RIVERS AND ZAMFARA STATES GOVERNORS VISIT CHIEF
OF ARMY STAFF Amidst deterioting security situation in their respective states, the Executive Governors of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike and his Zamfara State counterpart, Alhaji Abdualaziz Yari Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Governors» Forum have variously visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this wee
OF ARMY STAFF Amidst deterioting security situation in their respective states, the Executive Governors of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike and his Zamfara State counterpart, Alhaji Abdualaziz Yari Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Governors» Forum have variously visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this w
ARMY STAFF Amidst deterioting security situation in their respective states, the Executive Governors
of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike and his Zamfara State counterpart, Alhaji Abdualaziz Yari Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Governors» Forum have variously visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this wee
of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike and his Zamfara State counterpart, Alhaji Abdualaziz Yari Abubakar, who is also the Chairman
of Nigerian Governors» Forum have variously visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this wee
of Nigerian Governors» Forum have variously visited the Chief
of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this wee
of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this w
Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office at the
Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this w
Army Headquarters to discuss security issues in their respective States this week.
DEATH ON THE STREETS
OF CAIRO: Top Egyptian security officials defended army and police actions in the clashes on Monday in Cairo that led to the deaths of more than 50 people, saying they were defending the Republican Guard headquarters against attacker
OF CAIRO: Top Egyptian security officials defended
army and police actions in the clashes on Monday in Cairo that led to the deaths
of more than 50 people, saying they were defending the Republican Guard headquarters against attacker
of more than 50 people, saying they were defending the Republican Guard
headquarters against attackers.
Present during the visit were some Principal Staff Officers
of both the
Army Headquarters and the Zamfara State Government.
Detailing the operations which occurred at the North East epicenter,
Army Headquarters in a statement said, «As part
of series
of successes being recorded by the Nigerian
Army in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists, advancing troops
of 154 Task Force Battalion
of 29 Task Force Brigade, yesterday cleared Boko Haram terrorists camp at Matali, Damboa Local Government Area
of Borno State.
«Some
of those promoted to the rank
of Two Star Generals (Major Generals) include Brigadier General HO Otiki, Acting Commander Defence
Headquarters Garrison, Brigadier General OO Soleye, Acting Director Veteran Affairs, Defence
Headquarters, the Acting Provost Marshal, Brigadier General AT Hamman, the Acting Military Secretary, Brigadier General F Yahaya, the Acting General Officers Commanding 3, 7 and 8 Divisions, Brigadier General BA Ahanotu, Brigadier General IM Yusuf and Brigadier General SO Olabanji respectively, Acting Commander Nigerian
Army Ordnance Corps Brigadier General JI Unuigbe, Brigadier General AA Jidda, Acting Commander Nigerian
Army Corps
of Supply and Transport, Acting Chief
of Accounts and Budget (
Army), Brigadier General JE Jakko, Commandant, Depot Nigerian
Army, Brigadier General VO Ezugwu and Brigadier General ACC Agundu, Director, Foreign Liaison, Defence Intelligence Agency, Acting Commander,
Headquarters Command
Army Records, Brigadier General HE Ayamasaowei and Brigadier General MS Yusuf, Commander Guards Brigade, while late Brigadier General BA Raji, was promoted posthumously.
Also at 9 a.m., New York
Army National Guard Soldiers from Latham's 42nd Infantry Division
Headquarters will join Airmen
of the 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia to volunteer to help load about 125 Christmas trees being donated and sent to military bases around the country to support troops and military families this holiday season, Ellms Tree Family Farm, 468 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa.
In a release signed by Steven Chilaka, its «National Secretary» on Sunday, they wanted the Chief
of Army Staff to be included among those indicted in the ongoing probe
of abuse
of funds meant for the procurement
of arms simply because he was the Director
of Procurement at the Defence
Headquarters (DHQ).
Until his appointment, the new Chairman was the Director
of Budget at the
Headquarters Nigerian
Army.
In attendance w ere representative
of the Chief
of Training and Operations
Army Headquarters, Brigadier General Ndalolo, Defence
Headquarters Observer Team led by Commodore Shammah, Security Adviser to Abia State Governor, Captain (rtd) Idonsi Awa and the Commanders
of 14 and 34 Brigades,
Contrary to their mischief, it should be noted that General Buratai was Director
of Procurement at Defence
Headquarters from March 2014 to May 2015, not from 2012 to 2015 as they wished to mislead the public, the
Army said in a statement by its Acting Director
Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
The Defence
Headquarters yesterday faulted Amnesty International over its condemnation
of the recall
of Major General Ahmed Mohammed, former GOC 7 Division, Maiduguri, to the Nigerian
Army after he was dumped for months and retired, following the mutinous action
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Colonel Iliyasu on behalf
of the
Headquarters 6 Division Nigerian
Army thanked the good people
of Omoku, Rivers State, for the timely information, understanding and also solicited for their continued support in the determined effort to rid the area
of militants, illegal oil bunkerers and kidnappers.
Also, following new security measures put in place on the orders
of the Chief
of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, all vehicles not painted in military colours including those carrying Generals
of the
Army, Navy and Airforce have been banned from entering the defence
Headquarters complex.
«It is worthy to note that the raid operation on the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave coincided with the Chief
of Army Staff's operational visit to the Brigade
Headquarters in Mubi.
Some officers one - star Generals promoted in
Army and Navy are Brigadier General MS Ahmed, PGSO to Minister
of Defence, Brigadier General Unokhua, Defence Intelligence Agency, Brigadier General KO Aligbe, Principal Staff Officer to Chief
of Army Staff,, Brigadier General PTO Aro
of Defence
headquarters, Brigadier General A Fejokwu
of Military Secretary Office, Brigadier General B Ipinyomi, Director,
Army Archives and Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Director
of defence Information.
The Defence
Headquarters (DHQ) has put in place a joint operation
of the
army and air force to combat incidences
of cattle rustling in the Kamuku Forest in the Northwest parts
of the country which has so far routed out daredevil cattle...
«We would like to thank those eagle eyed and patriotic security agents and good citizens for the tip - off that led to the arrest
of the suspect» a statement from
army headquarters said.
The Programme which took place at Multi — Purpose Hall, Government House, Maiduguri was organized by
Army Headquarters, Department
of Civil Military Affairs and Religious Enlightenment Forum.
Own troops celebrated Christmas on 25 Dec 16 with the Chief
of Army Staff (COAS) and other Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) from
Army Headquarters / Corps Commanders / General Officers Commanding in all their locations within the Theatre.
In the said reportage, the paper alleged that the COS
of the General
Headquarters,
of the Ghana Armed Forces at Burma Camp, has been indicted for allegedly appropriating a Nissan Hard - body double - cabin vehicle donated to the Southern Command
of the Ghana
Army by the Bank
of Ghana.
This was made manifest during a meeting between the management
of the company led by the Chairman, Doctor Innocent Chukwuma and the leadership
of the Nigerian
Army led by the Chief
of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai at the
Army Headquarters, Abuja.
A statement from
Army headquarters on Friday noted that «Similarly, troops of 7 Division Garrison, in a joint operations with 112 Battalion, Army Headquarters Support Group and Armed Forces Special Forces at Gajibo, Maula, Gamai, Gamare, Maiwa, Warsale, Tangli, Tushi, Sowa, Hasanari, Changuwa, Malamaja, and Marya in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas rescued 350 people including 5 Cameroonian girls that were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists in
headquarters on Friday noted that «Similarly, troops
of 7 Division Garrison, in a joint operations with 112 Battalion,
Army Headquarters Support Group and Armed Forces Special Forces at Gajibo, Maula, Gamai, Gamare, Maiwa, Warsale, Tangli, Tushi, Sowa, Hasanari, Changuwa, Malamaja, and Marya in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas rescued 350 people including 5 Cameroonian girls that were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists in
Headquarters Support Group and Armed Forces Special Forces at Gajibo, Maula, Gamai, Gamare, Maiwa, Warsale, Tangli, Tushi, Sowa, Hasanari, Changuwa, Malamaja, and Marya in Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Areas rescued 350 people including 5 Cameroonian girls that were held hostages by the Boko Haram terrorists in those areas.
Elayo, who handed over to Lt Col I Ogundele was recently redeployed from 152 Battalion to
Army Headquarters Department
of Training and Operations.
The Defence
headquarters on Thursday declared that there was no act
of illegality perpetuated by the Chief
of Army Staff, Chief
of Naval staff or Chief
of the Air Staff, with regards to extension
of the length
of service for military officers.
«The
Headquarters 2 Brigade Nigerian
Army also supported the family by linking them up with youth leaders that assisted in identifying and retrieving the corpse
of the late pastor.
«In view
of this kind
of an unbalanced publication, the Defence
Headquarters wishes to posit that; Paragraph 02:10 (d)
of Armed Forces
of Nigeria, Harmonized Terms and Conditions
of Service, officers, 2012 is clear on the considerations for extending the length
of service for officers, which are summarized as follows, «An officer's career can be extended based on the interest
of the Service, in this case,
Army, Navy and Airforce.
Tukur Buratai yesterday declared the establishment
of a new
Army Division for the Nigerian
Army (8 division) with
headquarters located in the northern part
of Borno.
Some
of the Generals who investigations showed were in the list, include Major General MY Ibrahim, a former GOC 7 division, Maiduguri, Major General Fatai Ali, a former Chief
of Training and Operations,
Army headquarters, Major General Ilo, GOC 2 division, Ibadan, Major General SD Aliyu, former DA China, Brig - General Lawson, Defence Adviser China, Brigadier General Mustapha Onoiveta, former ADC to late President Yar» adua, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdusalami, Brigade Commander, Jos, Brigadier General Bello, Acting Director, Operations
«I urged all to facilitate in tracking them down for the good and development
of the country,» the CDS said while releasing the banner at a brief event at the
headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maimalari Cantonment
of the Nigerian
Army Maiduguri.