NAF to begin structured withdrawal of firearms from retiring personnel

NAF to begin structured withdrawal of firearms from retiring personnel

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will soon commence a structured and lawful withdrawal of service-issued firearms from retiring personnel as part of efforts to tighten weapons accountability and improve public safety. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, disclosed this at a parley with veterans in Abuja, where he said the move aligns with national legislation and international best […]

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DHQ Condemns Abductions, Begins Probe Into Alleged Troop Withdrawal In Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has decried the abduction of 25 students in Kebbi and Niger states, describing the incident as a cruel attack on innocent schoolchildren. It assured Nigerians that troops are already intensifying operations to rescue the victims and track down those behind the assaults. According to the statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military is investigating the claim […]

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ECOWAS to approve Niger, Mali, B’Faso’s withdrawal Jan 29

The Economic Community of West African States will on January 29, 2025 begin the process for Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to formally withdraw their membership of the regional bloc. It declared a six-month transition period lasting until July 29, 2025, within which it would engage withdrawal protocol. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced this at the close of the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority […]

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