archiveCounter-Terrorism

The Nigerian Army and its Turkish counterpart have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations through their Defence Industrial Corporations in an effort to tackle terrorism. This was disclosed today Thursday, October 19, 2023, when the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Ambassador Bayraktar explained, that like Nigeria, Turkiye is confronted with challenges of insecurity, especially international terrorism, adding that the two countries have a lot to share. The Diplomat pointed out,...

The Military High Command in Abuja has said the Military means alone cannot end terrorism and insurgency, adding that the perpetrators of insecurity are not ghosts; they have families, and relations and are from villages and communities in the country. Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who disclosed this on Thursday during the bi-weekly media briefing on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), stressed that counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency war remains a reflection of a whole of society's commitment. According to Gen. Buba, “Our...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in fighting terrorism and violent extremism. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance on Thursday, August 31, 2023, when he received the Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, and his delegation at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.  In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief said the partnership with UNOCT is crucial at this time...