NAF Neutralizes Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Others In Igabi, Kaduna

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Neutralizes Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, Others In Igabi, Kaduna

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 2, 2024

Following intelligence report received on 31 August 2024 that a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and other members of his group were sighted near Sabon Gida Forest along Sabon Birni Road in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State with likely intent to kidnap, harm or kill innocent civilians, a team of Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). According to a press statement on Sunday signed by Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director...

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PHOTOS: Nigeria’s Defence Chief Meets with Niger Military Leadership

National SecurityNewsNigeriaPHOTOS: Nigeria’s Defence Chief Meets with Niger Military Leadership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

In a move aimed at strengthening regional security, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, yesterday met with the leadership of the Niger Republic’s military junta in Niamey, the country’s capital. The meeting, which was confirmed through pictures posted by the counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, on X, was attended by top military brass from both countries.       General Musa, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Committee of Defence Chiefs, was...

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NAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 26, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force said its airstrikes have neutralized terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara States and destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State. NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was conducted on Saturday, August 24, by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch. The statement reads in part: “Intelligence gathered had revealed that most of the terrorists responsible for recent attacks on civilians, abductions and cattle rustling...

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Terminal Promotion Is Reserved For Exceptional Officers – CAS 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaPoliticsTerminal Promotion Is Reserved For Exceptional Officers – CAS 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 24, 2024

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has said that terminal promotions in the military are reserved for those whose contributions to the growth and development of the Services are truly exceptional. He stated this while decorating Air Vice Marshal Amos Bulus with his new rank. According to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) boss, decorating the senior officer goes beyond adding another stripe to his shoulder, as it also serves to recognize...

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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola Retires at 70

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaChief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola Retires at 70

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 23, 2024

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, has officially retired from service after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. A valedictory session was held in his honour on Thursday at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja. Born on 22 August 1954, Justice Ariwoola had a distinguished judicial career spanning over four decades. He was appointed to the Supreme Court bench on 22 November 2011, and later became the substantive CJN on...

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3 Division Commences Inter- Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

National SecurityNewsNigeria3 Division Commences Inter- Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 20, 2024

The Combat Proficiency Competition 2024 of the 3 Division Inter- Brigade has kicks off with tug-of-war at the Gibson Jalo Barracks 23 Brigade, Yola Adamawa State. The 6 formation across the 3 Division with 53 commissioned officers are taking part in the Combat Proficiency Competition. General Commanding Officer GOC, Commanding 3 Division, A.E Abubakar said the Competition is to boost the combat readiness and proficiency in line with global best practices and to foster comradeship...

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Police Summons NLC President Over Terrorism Financing

National SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Summons NLC President Over Terrorism Financing

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 20, 2024

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, comrade Joe Ajaero has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences. The invitation was contained in a letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team. The letter reads: “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you...

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NAF Destroys Terrorists IED Factory In Borno

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Destroys Terrorists IED Factory In Borno

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 8, 2024

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has destroyed terrorists Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory in Mandara Mountains, Borno State. Edward Gabkwet, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, in a press statement on Thursday noted that concerned by recent attacks especially on innocent civilians in Borno State using IED and suicide bombers and in a bid to achieve the mandate of the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, air strikes were conducted on...

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Immigration Puts Commands On Alert Over Influx Of Terrorists

National SecurityNewsNigeriaImmigration Puts Commands On Alert Over Influx Of Terrorists

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 19, 2024

Commands of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) especially those along Nigeria-Republic of Niger borders have been alerted over a possible movement of suspected terrorists who escaped from a Niger prison into the country. Deputy Comptroller General, Border Management gave the alert in an internal memo to Assistant Comptrollers General in Zone A, B, C, D, E, F, G and all Comptrollers of border posts across the country. Kenneth Udo, spokesman for the NIS who confirmed...

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NAF, U.S Officials Hold Management Review Program On Attack Helicopters

Foreign PolicyNational SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF, U.S Officials Hold Management Review Program On Attack Helicopters

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 16, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the United States (U.S) officials have held an inaugural programme management review on AH-IZ attack helicopters purchased by the Federal Government, with an assurance that the delivery date remains on track. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Sayo Olatunde met with officials of the United States Government and Bell Textron Company in the first...

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