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  • 25 soldiers, an officer face court martial in 82 Division

    25 soldiers, an officer face court martial in 82 Division

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    Enugu:. No fewer than 25 soldiers and an officer are currently facing court martial trial in 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences.

    The Nigerian Army personnel facing the court martial trial are drawn from various formations within the Division, which Area of Responsibility (AoR) covers the entire South-East States and Cross River State.

    Inaugurating the court martial in Enugu on Tuesday, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, said that the court martial was instituted in pursuant of section 131 of the Nigerian Armed Forces Act of Nigerian.

    According to him, court martial is one of the vehicles used by the military to instill discipline among its personnel.

     

    He noted that the accused, who are Nigerian Army personnel allegedly accused to have committed various offences, could not be tried summarily without a due constituted court martial and giving them fair hearing.

    The GOC said that just as in civil court, the alleged accused remains innocent until proven otherwise after going through the court martial and given due fair hearing and ability to defend selves.

    He noted that the court martial had been empowered to try the accused persons, and if they are not found wanting would be discharged and acquitted of their alleged crimes.

     

    Dada noted that if the accused are found guilty, he or she would be panelized according to the law criminalizing such an offence committed.

    “Let me assure you that this court martial will be guided by the principle of natural justice and fair hearing as encapsulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended and other extent laws and procedures related to your trial.

     

    “The court is free from any external influences and we will ensure adequate time and facilities to ensure you defend yourselves,” he said.

     

    The GOC assured all of justice, adding that evidence and allegation laid against the accused would be clearly verified and authenticated to ensure that “the innocent is never victimised”.

    He, however, urged the defense counsel of the accused to avoid unnecessary adjournment and time wasting.

     

    The court martial has a President, Col. Usman Ahmad, leading other 10 members of the panel as well as one awaiting panel member.

     

    The court martial also has a Judge Advocate, Capt. S.A. Sadiq, to duly advise the panel as the proceedings continue. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities – Gen. Lagbaja

    Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities – Gen. Lagbaja

    By Sumaila Ogbaje

    Abuja:  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities and was now taking advantage of the convergence of electronic and cyber warfare.

    Lagbaja said this on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Maiden Cyber Security Workshop of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School (NACWS).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the workshop is, “Role of Information Technology to national security against upcoming threats and cyber-attacks.”

    Represented by the Deputy Director-General, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), Maj.-Gen. Sanusi Dahiru, he said the Nigerian Army had in the past, made very limited inroad in its attempt at acquiring electronic warfare capabilities.

    He said the limitation, which was primarily due to the high cost of devices and the limited technical know-how within the army, had been overcome.

    “This is because ICT networks are also dependent upon the myriad properties of the Electro Magnetic Spectrum for their essential connectivity in cyberspace, an environment where a number of actors operate to create exponential effect when compared to other domains.

    “I therefore urge the school to hold and expand this collaboration until we find the ability to play the role of second eleven in this field.

    “The workshop should not only focus on cybersecurity but should include cyber warfare, as this will equip the Nigerian Army with expertise and knowledge of integrating cybersecurity into military doctrine and tactics as well as exploring the role of cyber warfare in contemporary military operations,” he said.

    Lagbaja said that cyber threats could come from many sources, including foreign organisations, hacktivist, governments, groups, criminal as well as individuals, adding that cyber-attacks were increasingly targeting critical infrastructure such as power grids, financial systems, healthcare organizations and government networks.

    He added that Nigeria, like other modern societies, was overwhelmingly becoming reliance on cyberspace for its activities, as it had become an emerging theater of operations and would undoubtedly be contested in future conflicts.

    “It is for this reason that the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command (NACWC) and NACWS were established to curb the threats posed by this domain.

    “We therefore need to rally round to ensure this initiative is effective and efficient, besides the need to protect the huge investments made so far.

    “I am particularly pleased with the drive of the school in using its tools not only as a means of academic excellence but as a viable means of proffering solutions to contemporary and future security challenges which is in line with the sustainment of my command philosophy for the Nigerian Army.

    “For all the participants, you must use this singular opportunity to learn as much as you can, open up new vistas and perspectives so that we can achieve landmark results for the army and the nation at large,” he said.

    The COAS thanked President Bola Tinubu for his supports and pledged that the army would continue to remain apolitical, professional and ever ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defence of Nigeria.

    Earlier, the Commandant, NACWS, Brig.-Gen. Abdullahi Ahmad, said that the school was established to build capacity of army personnel with the ability to curtail the excesses in cyber domain and the threat posed by its existence to current and future operations.

    Ahmad explained that the threats posed by the terrorist and other criminal elements to exploit the cyberspace and the Nigerian Army Information and Communications systems necessitate the establishment of NACWS.

    He added that the workshop was designed to expose the school to comprehensive knowledge of modern trends in cybersecurity and indeed cyber warfare.

    He said that the workshop was to also create a forum for erudite scholars, relevant stakeholders, and indeed the army eggheads, both serving and retired, in the field of cybersecurity to share their perspective on selected topics for the school to gather honest inputs toward achieving its mandate.

    According to him, the NACWS is of the view that this is one way of ensuring the attainment of the COAS command philosophy.

    The philosophy is “to transform the Nigerian Army into well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment”.

    NAN reports that the weeklong event will feature lectures on topics such as “Integrating cybersecurity into military doctrine and tactics from both military and academic perspectives, among others.” (NAN) (www.nannews.ng) / Flowerbudnews

  • GOC charges 52 graduates of Operational Planning Cadre on teamwork, discipline

    GOC charges 52 graduates of Operational Planning Cadre on teamwork, discipline

     

    Enugu (Flowerbudnews):  Maj.-Gen Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has charged 52 graduating officers of Operational Planning Cadre on teamwork, discipline, professionalism and jointness of action during operations.

     

    Dada gave the charge on Friday in Enugu while declaring close the 82 Division Operational Planning Cadre training held between Oct.16 and Oct. 20, 2023.

     

    He said that the training had exposed all the participants on need to operate in joint environment with others notwithstanding security formations and specialties.

    “With this, the issue of rivalry would have been removed as currently being propagated by our bosses,” he said.

     

    According to him, I therefore thank the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for his visionary leadership in providing direction for this valuable and innovative training which has enhanced our capabilities in conducting our current and future operations.

     

    “This cadre is in line with the Command Philosophy of the COAS which is to Transform the Nigerian Army into a Well-Trained, Equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving Our Constitutional Responsibility within a Joint Environment.

     

    “In concrete terms, the contemporary security environment does not assure any single service or security agency success if it does not work jointly with others,” the GOC said.

    He said that with the approval of the Army Headquarters, the participants were expanded by two officers from Nigerian Air-Force and Nigeria Police as well as three officers from NDLEA and NSCDC to enjoin desired jointness towards attaining a well-secured nation.

     

    The GOC said: “Judging from the enthusiasm generated from presentation on selected topics, I am certain that the objectives of this Cadre have been largely realised.

     

    “I am aware that during this Cadre you were extensively taken on the Intelligence Preparation of the Environment (IPE) and the Military Decisions Making Process (MDMP) which offers proven analytical process that will assist you in developing, integrating and synchronizing your plans.

     

    “The knowledge and skills you have acquired will undoubtedly prove crucial to your success in the asymmetric warfare situations we combat today.

    “The practical scenarios that have been simulated have undoubtedly enhanced your understanding of the complex crises situations and how to manage them.”

     

    Dada also advised graduating officers to put into practice all they had learnt as they go back to their respective units, adding: “Remember continuously brief your men as that is the only way that you can be on the same pedestal.

     

    “Whatever you have learnt here must be shared with your men on the ground as you will need them to operate with you to achieve meaningful success,” he added.

    High points of the closing ceremony were the issuance of certificates to the graduating officers and souvenirs to facilitators of the training and heads of security agencies. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Nigerian Army task journalists on national interest in news reportage

    Nigerian Army task journalists on national interest in news reportage

    By Ibrahim G. Ahmad

    The  Commander 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Sani Ahmed, has called on journalists to put national interest above others in their news reportage.
    The call was made in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Headquarters 1 Brigade, Yahayya Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Saturday.
    The commander made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, at the Brigade Headquarters in Gusau.
    Ahmed commended the working journalists in Zamfara for their contributions towards timely dissemination of information on the operational activities of the troops.
    He appreciated the journalists for their synergy and support to the brigade which had aided the operational successes by the troops so far.
    He urged them to continue to partner with the troops in ensuring that peace and normalcy returned to the state.
    He said the union and its members had a vital role to play in the fight against terrorism and all forms of criminality in the state and the country as a whole.
    He added that the intensified security operations had led to the bumper harvest of farm produce and vowed to continue conducting harvest and farm patrol until farmers harvested their produce.
    The NUJ Chairman, Ibrahim Maizare, commended the efforts of  Nigerian Army in all the successful operations conducted which had yielded positively, especially in this year’s farming season.
    Maizare promised to continue to partner and collaborate with Nigerian Army and all other security agencies to achieve the return of normalcy in Zamfara and Nigeria in general.
    NAN
  • GOC visits wounded in action personnel, pledges to bring perpetrators to book

    GOC visits wounded in action personnel, pledges to bring perpetrators to book

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    Enugu: Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, has pledged to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act which saw the loss of lives of five personnel of the Joint Task Force, Operation Search and Flush (OP SAF) to book.

     

    The GOC, who is also the Commander Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA II, made this pledge on Thursday when he visited soldiers whom were wounded in the hospital in Owerri.

     

    It would be recalled that the soldiers were wounded in the incident of Sept. 19, 2023 at Obowo community in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area Council of Imo State.

    The GOC, while extending appreciation of both the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff to the soldiers, thanked them for their selfless sacrifice towards the restoration of peace in Imo State and entire South-East by extension.

     

    He assured of the best medical services available at no cost to the soldiers, while expressing hope for their quickest recovery.

     

    Dada subsequently paid condolence visits to sister heads of security agencies who lost personnel in the incidence.

    “I urge all (security personnel) to remain focused and resolute at bringing to an end, the spiral of violence in the South East region,” he said.

    The GOC equally assured strengthening existing cordial relations among security agencies within the region. (Flowerbudnews)