NIGERIAN ARMY: 7 DIVISION PARTNERS YOLA DISTRIBUTION COMPANY FOR METERING OF BARRACKS

7 Division Nigerian Army has opened dialogue with Yola Electricity Distribution Company for effective metering of barracks within its Area of Responsibility (AOR) in line with Army Headquarters directive.

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu brainstormed on modalities for the metering with the Yola Electricity Distribution Company’s Area Head (North 1), Zinab Hassan and Marketing Manager, Adamu Auta as well as Abubakar Ahmed Officer in Charge of Military Accounts at the Headquarters 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. 

PRESS RELEASE: GOC PRAISE TROOPS BRAVERY AND COMMITMENT, SAYS MILITARY IS THE STRENGTH OF ANY NATION

Troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army have been urged to remain focused, disciplined and committed to duties while routing out insurgents in the North East. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu stated this while on 3 days operational tour of formations and units within 7 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR).

General Ezugwu while addressing troops of 121 Task Force Battalion Pulka, commended them for the successes recorded by the unit in crushing the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in their locations. He further assured troops that logistics needed for the sustenance of the ongoing operation will be provided. He added that the military is the strength of any nation and urged them to remain dedicated to duty while assuring them that, their efforts will never be in vain.

RESCUED CHIBOK GIRL AMINA ALI HANDED OVER TO GOVERNOR SHETIMA IN MAIDUGURI

The rescued Chibok school girl, Amina Ali, was airlifted by Nigeria Air Force Super Puma aircraft from Damboa to Maiduguri alongside her baby and supposed husband, Mohammed Hayatu.

Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed that prior to that they were examined at Air Force medical facility and were found to be stable and normal blood pressure was observed.

Thereafter, she was released to the Operation LAFIYA DOLE headquarters for further investigation and handing over.

TROOPS INTERCEPT ANOTHER SUICIDE BOMBER BORNO STATE, 5 INJURED

The troops of 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with the ever dedicated Civilian JTF maintaining security and vigilance averted yet another attempt by the Boko Haram terrorists to unleash suicide bomber into the peaceful community of Sulaimanti, outskirts of Maiduguri city early today morning.

According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman , the terrorist carrying Improvised Explosive Device (IED), attempted to attack worshippers at Sulaimanti mosque during early morning prayer.

Breaking: ACTING GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 7 DIVISION ESCAPE AMBUSH IN BORNO STATE

The leading elements of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu’s leading convoy was about 8.30am this morning ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists enroute to visit troops in Bama.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations who confirmed the ambush sais "although 1 soldier loss his live and 2 others were injured, they were able to clear the ambush, killing some of the terrorists and recovered vehicle and weapons from them. The recovered items include a Toyota Hilux vehicle, 2 AK-47 rifles and several ammunitions."