The Lagos State judicial panel on restitution for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters was told on Tuesday by a UK based security consultant and forensic expert that the military did not fire live high velocity ammunition at EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate.
Sanwo-Olu tasks Army on constitutional role
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state.
Military faults radio station broadcast on dismissed soldiers’ complaints
The Defence Headquarters has faulted Human Rights Radio for allowing live broadcast of aggrieved former military personnel who complained against various disciplinary actions taken against them by their respective services. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, in a statement on Thursday, said the videos of the broadcast were also viral on social media.
COAS tasks RSMs on restoration of regimentation
The Chief Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has enjoined Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) of the Nigerian Army (NA) to ensure the complete restoration of regimentation in the force.
Magashi urges African militaries to preserve democracy
The Minister of Defence, rtd Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has called on African militaries to remain committed to the preservation of democracy on the continent.
Army colonel on Guinean TV says govt dissolved, borders shut
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A Guinean army colonel seized control of state television Sunday and declared that President Alpha Conde’s government had been dissolved in the West African nation, an announcement that came after hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace.
Insurgency: Theatre Commander seeks more collaboration with FRSC, others in Borno
The Theatre Commander, “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders in the fight against insurgency.
CDS tasks traditional rulers on peace building
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advised traditional rulers in Plateau State to promote peaceful co-existence in their domains.
COAS vows to beef up security at NDA
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has assured the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) of army’s support to enhance the security at the military university.
Military did not fire on cargo boat on Bonny River – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports that the military helicopters fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to Bonny.