Tag: COAS
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Army will ensure total defeat of insurgents, others – Lagbaja
T he Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total defeat of insurgents, marauding bandits, and all other forms of external and internal aggression disturbing the peace of the country. Lagbaja gave the assurance in his Easter Message to troops and…
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Okuama killing: Soldiers left behind pregnant widows, 21 orphans – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army who were gruesomely murdered in Okuama Community in Delta on March 14, left behind 10 widows three of whom are pregnant and 21 orphans.
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How I will tackle insecurity in the country – COAS, Lagbaja
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has revealed what the country needs to do inorder to end insecurity squarely. The COAS made this known while appearing for confirmation at the floor of the senate on Thursday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
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Major shake up hits Nigerian Army; top generals affected, new GOCs, others appointed
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and redeployment of top senior officers to commands, instructional and staff appointments across formations and units in a major shake up in the Nigerian Army.
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Army pulls out ex-COAS Yahaya from service
The Nigerian Army on Saturday, pulled out of service, the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, following the change of leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu.
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Recruitment: COAS warns board members against compromising standard
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya, has charged members of the recruitment board, for the ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Army not to compromise on the stipulated standards.
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Training critical in enhancing troops’ operational efficiency – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff,(COAS), Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya on Thursday said he would continue to prioritise training to enhance the operational effectiveness of troops. Yahaya gave the assurance at the graduation of troops of Exercise Restore Hope IV held at Nigerian Army Base Camp Kachia, Kaduna State. The COAS described training as the foundation for…
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How I confronted insurgency as COAS – Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, says winning hearts and minds of the North East populace was a major step taken by the Army that turned the tables against insurgents during his time.
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2023: Army will set the stage for peaceful elections – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army will set the stage for the conduct of a peaceful general election in 2023. Yahaya gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the graduation of the
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Army warns personnel against illegal arms deal
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army Rukuba, near Jos, has warned its personnel against involvement in illegal arms deals. Ali gave the warning at the opening of Arms and Ammunition Storeman Refresher Course 1/22 at Base Ordinance Depot of the cantonment. This was contained in a statement by Maj.…