Troops Foil Terrorist Ambush Targeting GOC in Kebbi

Troops Foil Terrorist Ambush Targeting GOC in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled an ambush targeting the convoy of the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgha Koughna, during an operational visit in Kebbi State, the Nigerian Army has said. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the attack occurred near Mayama Hill as the GOC was travelling to visit frontline personnel. […]

February 24, 2026 16

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GOC 7 Division Pledges Stronger Collaboration With Customs in North-East

By Zainab Uzomah The General Officer Commanding Nigeria’s 7 Division, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, has pledged deeper cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to strengthen operations and fulfil both organisations’ mandates in the North-East. In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Mohammed Sani, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Unachukwu gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Borno/Yobe Zonal Controller of Customs, Muhammed […]

January 23, 2026 15

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GOC Begins Field Assessment, Visits Tidibale to Boost Security

By Zainab Uzomah Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has received a detailed operational briefing as part of a visit to reinforce security efforts in Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the GOC was briefed by […]

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