2023 CENSUS: NIGERIAN ARMY PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION

The Nigerian Army (NA) has pledged continuous support to the National Population Commission (NPC) to enable it conduct the forthcoming 2023 census successfully.

 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, made the pledge today Thursday 10 August 2023, when the Chairman National Population Commission, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra, led the Board of Commissioners and Directors on a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters. Abuja.

Expressing the readiness of the NA to support the commission in its effort to conduct the 2023 census, the COAS gave assurance that the NA will provide requisite support to the commission through deployment of troops and adequate security to ensure successful conduct of the exercise. 

Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU confirmed this in a statement today.

"The NA will provide adequate security and support to the staff of the commission and free access to NA Barracks across formations and units", COAS stated. 

Earlier, Hon Nasir Kwarra, who felicitated with the Army Chief on his appointment, lauded the effort of the NA in tackling security challenges in the country. 

He added that the NA is a major stakeholder in the conduct of the forthcoming 2023 census, hence the need to acquaint the COAS with the progress in preparation for the forthcoming census.

 He solicited the collaboration of the military in security related areas during the exercise.

Hon Kwarra described the NPC as a constitutional body saddled with statutory powers to collect, analyse and disseminate population and demographic data in the country. The Chairman stated that the commission has laid the basic foundation by doing the enumeration and demarcation of the entire country into smaller units.

 He noted that the essence of the demarcation is to help in planning the human and material resources, which are to be deployed to particular areas for the purpose of the census.

TROOPS AMBUSH BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS, NEUTRALIZE TWO

As notorious BH terrorist surrenders

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Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully carried out an ambush on suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Crossing Point along Kuka in Konduga LGA of Borno State.

According to a statement by  Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU who is the Director, Army Public Relations, the Nigerian troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralized two BHT, while others fled in disarray. 

"The gallant troops recovered 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, one Improvised Explosive Device(IED) shell, five Pento injections and the sum of Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira."

Similarly, following the aggressive operations of troops against BHT enclaves, a notorious terrorist surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion at Geizuwa in Konduga LGA. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling for further necessary action.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded  the troops' high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that remnants of terrorists and bandits in their areas of responsibility are completely cleared. The statement said.

NIGERIAN ARMY PARTNERS NIGCOMSAT ON COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE...As COAS pledges to sustain collaboration

The Nigerian Army (NA) has resolved to strengthen its partnership with Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) for formidable communication infrastructure. This resolution was reached today Wednesday, 9 August 2023, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received the management team of NIGCOMSAT, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr Tukur Lawal at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

According to the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU in statement said the COAS appreciated the enduring collaboration between the Nigerian Army (NA) and NIGCOMSAT. 

Lagbaja revealed that over the years, the agency has provided fast, reliable and secured communication to Army formations, which noted, has positively impacted on operational efficiency of the NA. 

The Army Chief pledged to sustain the collaboration between the NA and NIGCOMSAT, stressing that relationship with the agency has been positively rewarding.

In his remarks, the MD NIGCOMSAT, Engr Tukur Lawal commended the NA for the feedback received on NIGCOMSAT services and the mutual collaboration between the two organizations. 

He further pointed out, that NIGCOMSAT was established to provide seamless connectivity and satellite communication through technological innovation. He observed, that it is imperative for NA to collaborate with NIGCOMSAT to promote operational effectiveness and the territorial defence of the nation. 

Lawal urged the NA to actively participate in the next satellite launch by the agency, in furtherance of national defence and security, through collaborative development of secure communication infrastructure. Both parties maintained that there were areas of challenges, which they both agreed to ameliorate to enhance productivity.

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THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN DEMOCRACY FOR NIGERIA IS MORE DEMOCRACY" - COAS TELLS TROOPS

As 239 Army Cadets Get Presidential Commission

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army (NA) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared that 'the only thing better than democracy for Nigeria in this modern era, is more democracy'. The Army Chief made the declaration today Saturday 5 August 2023, while addressing Officer Cadets at the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning  cum Oath Taking Ceremony for Executive Commission Course 1/2023, held at the Major  Bulama Biu Parade Ground, Military Cantonment, Jaji, Kaduna.

Speaking further, Gen Lagbaja averred that all officers and men of the Nigerian Army must be reminded that subordination of the military to constituted authority remains the most fashionable means of promoting military professionalism. He emphasized that the desire of every Nigerian is a flourishing, uninterrupted constitutional democratic governance, that promotes national values and the interest of every well-meaning Nigerian, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation. "I therefore charge all Nigerian Army personnel to be proud champions of our flourishing democracy and remain apolitical in discharging their constitutional duties", he unequivocally added. He reaffirmed that the NA remains committed to ensuring the security of lives and property across the country, stressing that the Army is working assiduously to protect the territorial integrity of the nation and support relevant security agencies in ensuring the security of lives and property within the country. 

The COAS, afterwards,  conferred Presidential Commission on the Passing out Cadets, to the rank of Lieutenant, after which the Oath of Allegiance was administered to them at the Lieutenant General Ihejirika Auditorium.

The 239 Passing out Cadets comprising 12 female and 228 male Cadets were already in service as soldiers and were drawn from various Corps of the NA, before they were selected for  Executive Commissioning, after three months of intensive military training, spanning1 May to 5 August 2023. In the passing out ceremony, three Cadets emerged in flying colours amongst their contemporaries. Cadet A Saminu came first in order of merit, while Cadet SC Nwokanta came second and Cadet OY Yahaya bagged the third position. 

The Commandant Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, who superintended the training of the Cadets, noted that they have been imbued with requisite skills to function as officers. He pointed out, that the newly commissioned officers have been trained to be loyal, courageous and dedicated in their service to the nation.

Highpoint of the event was the presentation of Parchment of Commission to the newly commissioned Officers.

All after the Commissioning ceremony, the COAS paid an empathy visit to officers and soldiers who were wounded in action during operational engagements at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna 

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 ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations

5 August 2023

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NIGERIAN ARMY EXTOLS NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE INNOVATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Nigerian Army (NA) has commended the innovation and reform strides of the National Defence College (NDC) in terms of course packages and exercises, which over the years have produced well-trained strategic leadership for the Armed Forces, Ministries, Departments, and allied nations across the world.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja made the commendation when he received the audience of the Commandant NDC, Rear Admiral Olumiyiwa Morakinyo Olotu, and members of his entourage at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. He described NDC as a reliable citadel of learning and through their research efforts, NA was able to carry out reforms, and interventions across the country and improved operational efficiency and administrative tasks. The COAS noted that through the efforts of the college, the NA was able to have well-trained senior officers manning strategic positions across NA formations with outstanding performance. 

The Army Chief averred that NA will continue to rely on the college for the training and education of strategic leadership cadre while appreciating other areas of partnership and relationship that exist between the two institutions. The Army Chief assured the College of continuous partnership in ensuring that the nation continues to witness much-desired development, peace, and stability. 

The COAS while congratulating the Commandant on his well-deserved appointment, appreciated the excellent relationship between the College and the NA, assuring that the NA under his command is disposed to supporting the College, including the provision of observers from Army Headquarters for joint exercises adding that through such avenues, officers will learn new techniques and be better informed for the overall development of the Armed Forces.

Earlier in his remarks, the Commandant NDC, Rear Admiral Olumiyiwa Morakinyo Olotu while congratulating the COAS noted that NDC as the highest military institution in the country provides strategic level training for officers of the Armed Forces, senior civilians of ministries, officers of para-military institutions, foreign officers from allied countries among others.

The Commandant highlights the current activities of the college since its inception especially the training and preparing of senior officers for appointment at the strategic and international level adding that the college is striving to become better. He thanked the COAS for his continuous support to the college and for securing critical facilities of the college.

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The Nigerian Army, IGP must address these inhuman treatments (VIDEOs)

 The Nigerian Army and the Nigeran Police are not the court of laws saddled with responsibilities to determine and administrater justices and or punishments.

 The military authorities should act!

According to a report;   2seasons hotel in Kaduna engaged some students in a cleaning job and refused to pay them the agreed wages. 

When they requested for their money, soldiers were called to beat and dehumanise them in this shameful manner.

The Hotel is 2seasons hotel and resort. The Cleaners are Beta Glitters Cleaning Services and these are students who are trying to survive.

For the Nigeran Police, such inhuman and dehumanizing treatments are too numerous! It was reported that a #5m naira fine awarded by the court against the police in respect of the woman abused in one of the videos is yet to be honoured.

More Videos police brutality and abuse!!

ASO ROCK SOLDIER CAUGHT SELLING AK47 GUNS TO BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERSA

A soldier attached to the Muhamadu Buhari cantonment in Tungan Maje in the FCT has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services for allegedly hiring out and selling guns to kidnappers.   

 He was arrested last week around Dankogi Park in Zuba in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in the area.    

Reports say the soldier hired a gun to the kidnappers for 300,000 in one of the operations and in another instance, he recieved 200,000 for one gun.   

 Unfortunately for the soldier, the kidnappers were arrested and they mentioned him as their gunrunner.   

They contacted him for another deal to supply them with AK 47 rifles to buy at three million naira and he fell for it.    They went to the agreed site in Zuba and took position.   

 He arrived in his car to present the arm and the security men swoop on him. An AK 47 rifle as well as a fully loaded magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition was found in his car.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Promotes Commanding Officer, Bello Who Supervised Killing Of #EndSARS Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate

 

Lt Col S.O. Bello who led the massacre of the peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate has just been promoted to the rank of a Colonel, sources within the Nigerian military confirmed.

While many are still unaccounted for, according to the report by the panel of enquires, at least nine persons were confirmed dead at the Lekki toll plaza when soldiers led by Bello stormed there to disperse #EndSARS protesters on October 20, 2020.

Titled, ‘Report of Lekki Incident Investigation Of 20th October 2020’, a copy of the 309-page report which was leaked said at least 48 protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullet wounds or assaulted by soldiers.

Major Gen. Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo of the 81 Division Intelligence Brigade had while appearing before the Lagos Judicial Panel in November 2020 revealed that Bello was the commander on the ground, who gave the order for the soldiers to release bullets at the toll gate.

He had said, “Bello had arrived the scene first before Omata, as the whole 81 Division Garrison had been given the mandate to secure the whole Eti-Osa corridor. Omata had left Obalende to meet up with Bello and patrol the whole area.

“When I called Bello, he said that while they were being deployed, they were attacked by hoodlums and they released some shots into the air. I also asked him if anybody had died as it is being reported over the Internet and he replied ‘negative’ that nobody died.

Military sources on Thursday said Bello, despite leading the team that unleashed mayhem on defenceless protesters, has been promoted to the rank of a Colonel.

“Lt Col S.O. Bello has just been promoted to the rank of a Colonel. He is the commanding officer who led the Lekki massacre,” one of the sources, a colonel confirmed the report.

#RevolutionNow BuhariMustGo  #NoGoingBack  

#EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality

WARNING! ⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENTS: Tension In Aso Rock Over The #LekkiMassacre Report That Indicted Buhari, Sanwo-Olu & Others, Confirming There Was Indeed A Massacre At Lekki Toll Gate

After one year the Lagos #Endsars Panel led by Retd. Justice Doris Okwobi submitted its report which indicted state actors and others like President Buhari, Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu, Lai Mohammed, Abubakar Malami, Tunde Fashola, The Army, Police, Ex-COAS Tukur Buratai, Ex-police IG, Abubakar Adamu, Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu, Major Gen John Enenche, Lt Col. Bello who led the troop from the 65 Battalion under the 81 Division Garrison.

Others Include the Lekki Concession Company, LCC, Boss Abayomi Omomuwasi who ordered the CCTV cameras at Lekki toll gate to be removed so that it won't capture the massacre, St. Nicholas Hospital, Some doctors who colluded with the government to cover up some deaths, amongst others playing roles in the killing of protesters singing the National Anthem waving the Nigerian flag. 

All those mentioned above denied that anyone was shot and killed at Lekki Toll Gate. They said it was fake news, Gen. Enenche said what DJ Switch captured live on Instagram is a simple photoshop that even a primary school child can do, The Army said they weren't at the toll gate, Malami said it was hoodlums wearing army uniforms that went there. Lai Mohammed said it is a massacre without bodies.

I tell Nigerians that religion is a big fraud just imagine all these men who are very religious some are Pastors and church elders e.g Osinbajo, Adesina, Enenche. some are like Imams e.g. Buhari, Award winning liar, Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu, Malami, yet these vile, loathsome and soulless barracudas connived, killed Nigerians and denied it ever happened.

Here Are The Highlights Of The 

309-Page Panel Report:

* Sanwo-Olu invited the Army

* Live rounds were used on protesters

* Protesters were peaceful, waving flags

* Killings were a massacre

* The Army took away bodies.

* The police cleaned up the stained venue

* The Army denied ambulances from reaching those injured contributing to more deaths.

* LCC manipulated CCTV images

* The state's SHEMU agency picked up bodies too.

* Three trucks with brushes and LAWMA were brought in to wash the area clean.

* 11 Killed, Four Missing, 24 Injured At Lekki Toll Gate — Lagos Panel. 

*48 people either died or sustained injuries as a result of the shooting.

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry has validated them all. 

Now Aso Rock is in disarray no words from the despicable, sycophantic and bootlicking lots like Liar Mohammed, Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu Malami, and others.

They are very furious that the reports were made public which has put them to lasting shame and global disgrace. What's next is for justice to be served.

© Isaac Obasi, Lagos.

Lagos #EndSARS panel report says "LEKKI TOLL GATE MASSACRE HAPPENED "

SUMMARY: 

● The panel has confirmed without ambiguity that Lekki Toll Gate massacre happened.

● The Army & Police indicted of carrying out the Massacre

● The panel has named all victims and proposed compensations.

● proposed punishments for all the security personnel involved in the killings.

● The panel has proposed naming the Lekki Toll gate “EndSARS Toll Gate”

● The Lekki Concession company(LCC) owners of the Toll gate attempted a cover up of the atrocities perpetrated by the Nigerian Army and Police.

 LEKKI SHOOTING: THAT WAS A MASSACRE! 

Can Jide Sanwoolu, Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu, Raji Fashola and others asking “where are the bodies?” honourably bury their heads in shame now that the submitted #EndSars Panel report has shown that there was indeed a massacre? 

Everyone knows there was a massacre; it is a living truth that is incontrovertible. The authorities are equally aware that the tragedy that occurred at Lekki Tollgate October 2020 was a mindless massacre. They masterminded the evil just to break the undying resolve of protesting youths yearning for a country that respects human rights and social justice.

Now that the youths have been vindicated, will the authorities truly implement the recommendations of the Panel? Will the APC government ever apologize to young people and admit that its dirty hands are full of blood and the spirit of the slain innocent is crying bitterly in heaven for vengeance?

Given that the #EndSars struggle was a major reason why Twitter was banned, would the Buhari regime truly apologize and lift the thoughtless ban with immediate effect? Would the Buhari regime place itself in the witness box and answer questions over the fatal murder of courageous Nigerians exercising their fundamental rights to protest and freedom of expression and association?

For there be true peace in Nigeria, those massacred must get justice. Now that the truth has been corroborated, consequences must be meted out against those found wanting. And that will start from President Muhammadu Buhari, the very Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces. No justice, no peace.

We will never forget. 

Festus Ogun, ESQ

Names of the victims:

This is the documented VICTIMS' list of #LekkiMassacre as released by the Lagos panel .

With this, it shows that LAI MOHAMMED is an unrepentant old LIAR. The fact remains that the #Buhari regime murdered Nigerian Youths on October 20, 2020.

Ikoyi Building Collapse: Anambra Election more important than any Nigerian life

Who still remembers in 2016 when around 33 Miners were trapped in a collapsed remote village mine of Chile?

The Country mobilised all forces and the President went all out in search of the most possible technology around the world to rescue them.

Even the Queen of England sent her special capsules engineers to assist.

 Help came from every advanced world. I was glued to my television - and hoped the efforts worked. They were rescued - after several days. 

Nearly a hundred persons are currently trapped in a collapsed 21 storey building in Lagos City of Nigeria. Not in any remote village. 

Day by day, the figure of dead bodies excavated from the rubble keep increasing. As I type, the 36th dead Nigerian has been picked out.

The supposed President of Nigeria is nowhere near the boarders. The Governor is on the telly ranting.

The Federal Army and Forces are all in Anambra State prosecuting a Jihad, instead.

In UK, US and every other country you could think off, when calamities of this nature occurs, you will realise that being in the Army is not just for carrying guns.

If Rivers overflow in England, the Army is called in to assist. As Covid-19 ravaged, the Army built and equipped the largest Nightangle Hospital in Stafford. As the Country ran short of lorry drivers, the Army took to the wheels.

The only time you never saw the army is during a democratic exercise like Elections. No, not even in the most controversial Brexit elections.

Unfortunately, in the 21st century Nigeria, the Army conduct elections. And the Anambra Election, in particular, is far more important than any Nigerian life. You must know why, by now .

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Note: The Lagos State government on disclosed that 42 deaths and 15 survivors have been recorded so far from the building collapse on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

#ENDSARSMEMORIAL: LETTER TO MY BROTHERS IN UNIFORM - A Poem by Ola Olawale

Tributes and Tears: LETTER TO MY BROTHERS IN UNIFORM

In uniform lies your power

The power to kill and mute

In uniform lies your power

The power to repress

In uniform lies your dignity

The dignity to be human

In uniform lies your courage

The courage to stand tall

If you don't know, know now that

This uniform is a symbol

This uniform is an authority

This uniform is a collective power

The power to protect not to kill

The power to serve not to exploit

The power build not to destroy

But the stories are otherwise

If you don't know

The system has caged your voice

The system has muted your tongue

The system has enslaved your mind

They make you see your brothers as enemies

And your enemies as friends

And fighting, those fighting your battle

And to what ends?

Outside the uniform

Your pains are mine

Outside the uniform

We both live among the

Wretched of the earth

From hand to mouth

The market price and bills

Has no regard for Uniform

Our needs are uniform

The Uniform makes no difference

Your children like mine are out of school

Your graduates like mine are jobless

Our roads are death trap

Our hospitals are mogul

The drop from the illicit

Won't make you any difference

Reason out of Slavery

Think outside the box

Only if you know that

Those you protect are your enemies

Those you murder on order

Are your true friends

Because they speak where you are mute by duty

Dear brothers in uniform

Join the battle for freedom

Not against it

Come to the side of Justice

Move to the side of humanity

Defend your friends

Battle along with your friends

so together we can defeat our common enemy.

How Nigerian Air Force pays terrorists/bandits N20 million to avoid shooting down Buhari’s plane

The gun truck with 12.7 caliber anti-aircraft fire was reportedly disassembled and transported back to the military on motorbikes after the deal was concluded.

The Nigerian Air Force coordinated ransom payments to armed bandits in exchange for an anti-aircraft gun seized from the Nigerian Army, The Wall Street Journal said, in a desperate deal that was brokered as President Muhammadu Buhari was planning a trip to Katsina.

The U.S. outlet said N20 million was delivered to the bandits in Rugu Forest by a Nigerian Air Force official, who leaked details of the operation under anonymity, because the military realised that it would be too risky to leave the weapon in the hands of violent criminals operating in an area the presidential jet would fly over. 

The rugged, lawless jungle that covers parts of Kaduna, Zamfara and the president’s home state of Katsina has served as a vast haven for bandits terrorising Nigeria’s northwestern communities. A large portion of kidnapping plots emanates or terminates in or around the forest, security agencies have previously warned. 

“The mission to buy back the antiaircraft gun began with a handoff from a high-ranking air force intelligence officer in the capital Abuja: a black zip-up bag he said was full of 20 million Nigerian naira,” the paper reported, after stating that such military hardware in the hands of bandits “posed a threat to President Muhammadu Buhari, who had been planning to fly to his hometown about 80 miles away.”

The gun truck with 12.7 caliber anti-aircraft fire was reportedly disassembled and transported back to the military on motorbikes after the deal was concluded. 

The Journal did not specify when the deal was brokered or the presidential trip that was planned. The president has been in his hometown at least twice this year that his office disclosed to the public. The first trip was in late January and another in July. 

Although the Nigerian government claimed combat victories against armed bandits, several military bases have been sacked by the violent criminals dreaded largely for their abduction of schoolchildren and prominent personalities, including politicians and emirs. 

Last month, a forward operating base crucial to the military campaign against banditry was raided in Zamfara, leaving at least 12 officers killed. The bandits also seized military equipment when they captured the base in Dansadau, about 80 kilometres south of the capital Gusau, in the September 11 operation.

Less than two weeks later on September 24, bandits again struck a joint base of security forces in the neighbouring Sokoto State, killing several soldiers, Civil Defence officers and civilians. 

The Nigerian Air Force also confirmed on July 19 that bandits had shot down one of its fighter jets, but the pilot was able to eject without and there were no casualties. The incident came as Mr Buhari was visiting his hometown for this year’s Sallah. 

It was not immediately clear why service chiefs opted for a ransom payment in the operation described by The Journal. Military weapons that fell into the hands of Boko Haram insurgents and bandits were usually destroyed by airstrikes. 

Whereas Mr Buhari has promised to be tough on the bandits and publicly railed against governors negotiating with them, his government has been known to pay ransom to terrorists and other violent criminals.

The government paid millions of dollars to free some of the Chibok girls seized in 2014 under President Goodluck Jonathan. It also facilitated hundreds of millions of naira in ransom to bandits who seized schoolchildren in Niger State earlier this year.

The Gazette has yet to hear back from the Nigerian Air Force about the reported N20 million ransom to bandits.

Source: SM

#ENDSARS MEMORIAL: Global terrorism carried out against innocent young Nigerian citizens by Buhari led regime

Throughout #Endsars protests in October 2020, the Muhammadu Buhari regime mobilised well-armed thugs to attack unarmed #EndSARS protesters here in Abuja, they were ferried around in Government registered vehicles, some of them mobilised through Jabi Park, they injured and even killed two peaceful protesters.

 

In Lagos Gov. Sanwoolu gave out official air conditioned state owned commercial BRT buses to thugs to attack #EndSARS peaceful protesters camped at the Lagos State House of Assembly, when they didn’t succeed they mobilised the HQ Nigerian Army to shoot and murder innocent #endsarsprotesters at #Lekkitollgate, that global terrorism carried out against innocent young Nigerian citizens by Muhammadu Buhari, Jide Sanwoolu and then Chief of Army Staff Yusuf Tukur Buratai led to the untimely but brutal deaths of many.

Now the same government is claiming they are worried about “hoodlums hijacking” the #endsarsmemorial. Muhammadu Buhari, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and DSS men accompanying hoodlums are the real HOODLUMS! #RevolutionNow #BuhariMustGo

Omoyele Sowore

NIGERIAN ARMY PARTNERS RUSSIA ON ACQUISITION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT ???

The Nigerian army Chief on Thursday confirmed it that the country's military will further explore the cordial and bilateral relations between the Nigeria and Russia for acquisition of more military equipment to enhance its operations across the country.

According to a press release signed by Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU who is the Director Army Public Relations confirmed that Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya made the Statement when the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin paid him a courtesy call at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

Nigeria, the most populous Black Nation on earth has been battling the menace of terrorism of Boko Haram, banditry, herdsmen and kidnapping for ransoms in many parts of the country.

The Buhari led regime has been a very soft leadership in favour of the criminals as the government is considered to be protecting the terrorists and their sponsors.

However, the government has maintained a very tougher stances against agitators and peaceful, harmless protesters. Many have been Brutally killed while many are also in detentions. 

The police and the Nigerian army killed peaceful protesters last year as the government initially denied the incidents, especially the lekki toll gate massacre of the protesting youths during the "End SARS protest".

The terrorists which the army claimed to be fighting have overrun military barracks many times without numbers, catching away Military equipments and weapons. 

Terrorists in possession of our military equipment killed, kidnapped and raped more innocent civilians while the military are also illegally deployed to kill citizens at willl. 

Even in the process of fight the so called Boko Haram/ISWA, IDPs have been in many occasions accidentally bombed by the Air Force.

The level of corruption that have been perpetrated and that are still ongoing in the name of prosecuting the endless war knows no bounds. They are the only ones who can actually tell Nigerians.

Country like Russia and others sporting the Nigerian Army under this failed regime must ensure that certain compliance and conditions that guarantee the fundamental rights of the citizens are met.

Read the Full press Statement below:

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has stated that Nigerian Army (NA) will further explore the cordial bilateral relations between the NA and Russian government for acquisition of military equipment to enhance its operations across the country.

The COAS stated this today Thursday 14 October 2021, when the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Alexey Shebarshin paid him a courtesy call at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

Reminiscing the long existing relationship between the NA and the Russia, the COAS expressed the need to rekindle the relationship for their mutual benefit. He also solicited the support of the Russian government in the provision of sophisticated equipment to shore up NA's combat efficiency in the fight against terrorism, insurgency and other sundry crimes orchestrating insecurity in some parts of the country.

He assured the Ambassador of NA's determination in sustaining the cooperation.

The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, lauded the contributions of the NA in the stability of the continent and described Nigeria as critical on the African continent in terms of military capability, trade and investment. He indicated interest in supporting the NA through provision of equipment and technical assistance.

Ambassador Alexey also affirmed the significance of the NA Aviation Unit in the enhancement of its operations in the fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other crimes.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Brigadier General

Director Army Public Relations

14 October 2021

MODERN BATTLE NOT LIMITED TO LAND, AIR AND MARITIME DOMAIN - COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has said that modern battles are no longer fought only on land, sea and air, as warfare have been taken to the cyberspace. He made this known while inaugurating the maiden Digital Literacy Internet and Core Computing Certification Course (IC3) and the establishment of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School (NACWS) Basic Cyber Laboratory on Friday 8 October 2021 at Giri, Abuja.

The COAS, who was represented by the Director General, Land Forces Simulation Centre, Major General Felix Omoigui said this development has brought to the fore, the need to properly defend the territorial integrity of the nation in the cyberspace. Hence, the establishment of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command (NACWC).

According to him, NACWC and other cyber affiliated formations were established to combat cyber threats and cybercrimes within the Nigerian Army sphere of influence. However, he said there is need for requisite manpower to effectively operate in that space. This he further said, is necessary to build capacity that will enhance the proficiency of personnel to counter these threats. He noted that to this end, NACWS among other roles, was established to provide specialist training for cyber warriors, aimed at inducting trained cybersecurity specialists to the NACWC and other cyber affiliated formations in support of Nigerian Army operations.

The Army Chief stated that the course was designed to equip the participants with basic competencies required to manipulate current and future Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure.

General Yahaya added that the nation’s security dynamics imply that efforts must be re-doubled with needed cyber products and competencies to defeat all forms of cyber threats confronting the nation. He charged personnel across board to be resolute and patriotic in discharging their responsibilities in service to the nation and humanity.

He commended the Commandant of the school, Brigadier General Adewale Adetoba for the establishment of Basic Cyber Laboratory in the school, reiterating that it is a step in the right direction. This he said will lead to the actualization of the mandate of the school.

The Commandant, Brigadier General Adewale Adetoba while addressing the participants, disclosed that the course was the first of its kind, aimed at developing the capacity and improving the skills of Nigerian Army personnel on cyber related activities, in line with the vision of the COAS in tackling various security challenges confronting the country.

The Commandant disclosed that the IC3 course had a total of 30 students drawn from various units within Abuja, adding that it was a global benchmark for basic computer literacy and specialist certification. He implored the participants to take the course seriously, so as to imbibe the expertise that would improve their performances in their respective formations and units.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU

Brig Gen

Director Army Public Relations

9 October 2021