Breaking : Nigerian Military Holds Special Prayers Over Incessant Boko Haram Insurgency

Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have held a special prayer session over the unending Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast.

Chief Imam, 7 Division Nigerian Army Maiduguri, Col Musa Usman in a sermon during the prayer explained that the prayer which commenced from 9 am yesterday and lasted till 2 pm did not diminish the confidence in the capacity of troops to win the war against insurgency in the country.

He said the prayers were offered to complement the military operations and as part of the solution to the ongoing war against terror and insurgency especially in the Northeast and not an alternative to the counter-terrorism war.

“The need to explore the non-kinetic approach to addressing the insurgency necessitated the call for the prayer,” the army cleric explained. He said dialogue, prayers and safe landing for the repentant Boko Haram would complement the counter-insurgency war by the troops.

He said there was nowhere in the world where war is won by force alone but by dialogue and other non-military means.

He urged Muslim troops to uphold the tenet and teachings of the religion. He said the sermon was centered on the purity of souls for troops, urging them to maintain honesty and patriotism in their services to the nation.

Verses of Q’uran were recited by some Islamic clerics from both the military formations in the state and from the communities around. Prayers were also held for the country and all troops in the frontline.

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Crocodile Smile IV: Army Deploys Military Teachers In Bayelsa Schools In Preparation For The Commencement Of The Exercise

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Nigerian Army wednesday deployed several teachers to selected schools in Bayelsa State in continuation of its preparation for the commencement of Operation Crocodile Smile 4, an annual exercise geared towards ridding key flashpoints of crimes in the Niger Delta region.

The Commander 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Yenagoa, Brig. Gen Valentine Okoro, who visited the Ijaw National Academy (INA) in Kaiama, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, Central Epie Secondary School, Opolo in Yenagoa and Community Secondary School, Otuasega in Ogbia Local Government Area, said the professional teachers who are personnel of the Nigerian Army would take specific subjects in which the schools are deficient.

The commander, who donated sports items, books, desks, mathematical sets and other items to the various schools, urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate by staying away from crimes and reporting people with criminal tendencies to the authorities.

He added that though the deployment of the military teachers was temporarily, it would go a long way to complementing the efforts of the government and other bodies interested in the education of the youths.

The military commander, who had earlier presented medical items to some schools in the brigade’s Area of Operation (AOR), warned the young people against cultism and other anti-social behaviour.

“This exercise in tune with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision is premised on having a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles. The Chief of Army Staff places a lot of premium on the educational development of our youths in this country.

“He believes that initiatives like this will encourage a sizeable number of youths and students to contribute meaningfully to the society. Mentoring of youths is important in this country to the Nigerian army. You must shun all criminal activities, violence and continue to promote good citizenry.

“You must also shun illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism. You must say no to cultism, sea piracy and report illegal activists to security agencies. Report anybody who is threatening the society,” he said.

On the deployment of teachers, the military commander said: “They are qualified and professional teachers who are serving in the Army. After consultation with the school authority, we have identified some areas which they are deficient. In those subject areas, the soldiers will be providing assistance accordingly.”

He urged the people of the state to cooperate fully during the Operation Crocodile Smile 4, noting that they had nothing to fear during the exercise.

He noted that while carrying (kinetic) operations like raids, cordon and search as well as clearance operation, the military has also identified that investing in the development of young people would pay off in the long term.

Representative of the Bayelsa State Government, Jonathan Obuebite, the Commissioner for Education, said the gesture would endear the students and residents to the Army.

Obuebite, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Tony Tombri, urged other security agencies to emulate the Nigerian Army and charged the Army to make the gesture more often.

The paramount rulers of the benefitting communities lauded the initiative and said the gesture would foster military/community relations.

“This means a lot to the community. We have not seen this kind of thing before. It’s the first of its kind. So, we are glad that the Army has come to intervene in terms of our children’s education,” said Gabriel Ekezie on behalf of the traditional rulers

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We Don't Know Anything Pertaining To "Operation Positive Identification" - Army

 

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The purported exercise, which would require Nigerians to show proof of their citizenship to soldiers, had received heavy criticism from different quarters.

But, the army in a fresh statement denied the operation saying that the report emanated from a fictitious group, Bricks company, which has nothing to do with the Army.

The statement which was issued by the Acting Director Nigerian Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa described the report as mischievous.

It reads: “Following the widespread apprehension on the purported Nigerian Army (NA) operation positive identification from 1 November to 23 December 2019, as mischievously peddled on the social media by a hitherto unknown and fictitious organization the so-called Bricks company, which alleges that the NA will conduct the operation and went ahead to state how the operation will be conducted by the Army.

“Specifically, Bricks alleges that – “residents shall witness large numbers of uniformed Nigerian Army personnel parading the roads in an exercise known as OPI”.

“The NA wishes to inform members of the public that it has nothing to do with the so-called Bricks company and its illusionary OPI, it is not an Army operation and the NA does not create any operation with such name or abbreviation in all its operations across the nation in a manner maliciously presented by the so-called Bricks company.

“Similarly, NA has never issued press release through private companies or third parties because it has a full-fledged Directorate that coordinates its public relations and Information aspects which has a robust cordial working relationship with the press.

“Recall that in order to complement the ongoing operation in the North East, NA has an ongoing operation positive identification which is intelligence-driven, deliberate, targeted operation and not an independent operation but is integral and complementary to Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East. The aim of the operation is to arrest all those terrorists fleeing or escaping the war zone/Theatre of operation to a safe haven or peaceful areas in Nigeria.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined to discountenanced the hitherto faceless and mischievous Bricks company and its alleged NA OPI.

“The NA wishes to use this opportunity to enjoin all Nigerians to cooperate with the NA and indeed all other security agencies by giving credible information that will assist in the identification and eventual arrest of the fleeing criminals/terrorists in any part of our beloved country.”

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Breaking: Nigerian Army Set To Commence Another Operation Python Dance, Crocodile Smile From 7th Of Oct, 2019

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The special operations, according to the army, in a statement, on Wednesday evening, through its spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa,”will start concurrently from the 7th of October to 24th of December 2019.”

It explained that the operations were “in her spirited efforts to combat insecurity across the nation.”

The statement read in full: “In her spirited efforts to combat insecurity across the nation, the Nigerian Army (NA) is set to commence simultaneous routine training exercises in the various geo-political zones of Nigeria.

“The exercises are Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA 11 in the North Central and parts of North-Western States of Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Taraba as well as Kaduna and Niger States in 1 and 3 Divisions Area of Responsibilities (AOR) including Headquarters Command Army Records, Guards Brigade and 707 Special Forces Brigade, Exercise EGWU EKE 1V which will be carried out in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria comprising Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States in 82 Division AOR, while Exercise CROCODILE SMILE 1V will, as usual, take place  in the South-South and parts of South Western States of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers States in  2, 6, 81 and 82 Divisions’ AOR.

“Similarly, Operation Positive Identification will also be extended across the nation to check out for bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, ethnic militia, cattle rustlers as well as other sundry crimes across the various regions of Nigeria.

“In the same vein, as part of Programmes imbued in to the exercises, – the Nigerian Army Women Corps, will stage a robust show of force/confidence building patrols in some selected locations in Nigeria.

“Accordingly, in order to consolidate on the existing cordial Civil-Military Relations, an elaborate  Civil-Military Cooperation Line of activities in the areas of community outreaches such as free medical outreach, educational outreach, rehabilitation of identified dilapidated roads, hospitals, schools and old peoples homes in various selected communities in Nigeria.

“Additionally, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, will as usual, visit and donate to motherless babies homes and other identified disadvantaged groups in selected communities across the nation.

“These exercises will start concurrently from the 7th of October to 24th of December 2019.

 

“The Nigerian Army, once again, use this opportunity to enjoin all Nigerians not to panic on seeing an increased presence of military personnel and other security agencies as well as the movement of Military vehicles /hardware.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to reassure the nation of her commitment and determination to secure the country, protect lives and properties of all Nigerians (which in addition to training of her personnel) is one of the bases for the exercises.”

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