Tag: insurgency
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Insurgency: We will continue to push until there is total peace – Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military will continue to push harder in the fight against insurgency until there is total peace. Musa stated this while addressing journalists from Abuja who are on media tour to Maiduguri on the progress in the fight against insurgency…
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Arewa group hails success recorded by military against insurgency
A pressure group, Arewa Youth Federation, has said it is fascinated by the sustained success being recorded by the security agencies in the war against terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country. The group in a statement signed by its President, Muhammad Matazu noted with pride the renewed onslaught against Boko…
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Insurgency: Remain focused, proactive, COAS tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Faruk Yahaya, has urged troops to remain focused and proactive in tackling the current security challenge in the country. Yahaya made the call while addressing officers and men of the 4 Bridage Headquarters in Benin. The COAS, who was in Benin on a working visit to formation and…
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Insurgency: Security Expert Warns FG Against Engaging Mercenaries
By Steve Oni, Ilorin A Security Expert, Dr Jimoh Ahmed Ayinla, has cautioned the federal government against engaging mercenaries in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. Ayinla, a security expert urged the government to weigh the consequential effects of inviting and relying on mercenaries in the fight against terrorism, insurgency and Boko Haram…
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Buhari, Zulum mourn 53 slain Borno farmers, victims seek help
President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Babagana Zulum have condemned the killing of 53 farmers in Borno State. While appreciating efforts of the military, the governor said: “President Muhammadu Buhari should listen to the calls of our people to end the madness of insurgents. “While we are going back to Maiduguri, by God’s willing, within a…
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Boko Haram: CSOs call for new strategies in the fight against insurgency
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Borno have called for new strategies by the military to effectively deal with insurgency in the state, in the light of the resettlement of displaced persons on their ancestral homes commenced by the state government. The state Chairman, Network of Civil Society Organisations, Amb. Ahmed Shehu, made the call on…
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Sen. Ndume lauds renewed commitment by army to end insurgency
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Ali Ndume, has lauded the renewed commitment shown by the military to tackle Boko Haram insurgency. Ndume gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday in Yola. Ndume said the decision by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai to relocate and stay in…
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Buratai expresses confidence in troops ability to end insurgency
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) for their recent feat in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the north east. Buratai also expressed confidence in the ability of the theatre commander, sector commanders and commanding officers as well as the troops to end the war.…