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@TukurGusauDDI
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ROLE OF AFN IS NOT SPECULATIVE The role of the Armed Forces of Nigeria is not under any speculation. We have countlessly reiterated that the AFN is constitutionally vested with the responsibility to act in aid of civil authority when called upon to do so. @DefenceInfoNG
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The #military will not do anything  that will infringe on the rights of any  #nigerian and that includes law abiding members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). However, it is instructive to note that the group also known as #Shiites do not have regards
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"Thank you CDS for keeping Borno safe" - Gov Zulum
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CDS IN SOKOTO: VISITS LOCAL COMMUNITY HE WAS BORN, COMMISSIONED HOSPITAL, TOUR HIS PRIMARY SCHOOL MEETS CHILDHOOD FRIENDS.
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The Brand new TSWUNG ATYAP General CG Musa OFR
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3. There is no single area or territory where BHT flag is being hoisted in Nigeria & we challenge anyone to come up with a contrary opinion.
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Gen David Ejoor's Interment still ongoing. Born 10 January 1932, Major General David Ejoor was the first Nigerian Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and was once administrator of the now-defunct Mid-Western Region. Ejoor was the governor of the Mid-Western State.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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The Chief of Defence Staff reassures all of the security of life and property during the 2023 coming elections. @DefenceInfoNG @bbchausa
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It is untrue for officers in the frontline to be involved in corruption alleged against them by some unscrupulous elements. Their purpose is to distract & destroy their fighting spirit. Nigerians with good conscience must rise up & condemn this trachery against our father land.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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Due to the ongoing onslaught on BH in Sambisa, we are appealing to citizens to be very sensitive & report any suspicious movement of persons
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At the 2023 general elections media chat with representatives of the Police and DSS at the Defence Headquarters conference room.
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6. We need the support and encouragement from our respected citizens.
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4. Those campaigning and spreading dangerous rumour are hired elements who will not like to see the crisis in the NE come to an end.
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2. the military is doing everything to rescue Major General Alkali from his abductors. Let me also confirm that the Alkali family has described the report as baseless and not worthy of audience.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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1. We need to make some clarification on the issue of Boko Haram holding Territories in the North East. @DefenceInfoNG
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5.It is our strategic plan at all levels to get rid of any form of Terrorism, Militancy & other allied criminalities from our Nation.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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International Military Sports Council Day Run ongoing It is an annual global military sports event aimed at promoting global peace and friendship through sports and strenghtening existing bond and espirit de corps amongst services and security agencies personnel
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GEN DAVID AKPODE EJOOR's INTERMENT ONOING IN OVU DELTA STATE Gen Ejoor was 1st Nigerian Commandant of Nigerian Defence Academy. Administrator of defunct Mid-West Region and Gov of Mid-West State of Nigeria, during the Civil War. Served as Chief of Army Staff Jan 1971-Jul 1975.
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CDS, Gen AG Olonisakin just flagged off 3rd edition of the International Military Sports Council Day Run in Abuja this morning with over 300 participants from the Armed Forces and other security agencies. Its to promote global peace and friendship through sports.
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#ArmedForces Of Nigeria Is Ready To Provide Support To All Necessary Government Agencies Responsible For Conducting A Credible Election In Nigeria- @CDS_Nig @DefenceInfoNG
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1. The report concocted by Dr. Idris Ahmed of CUPPS alleging that Gen I.M. Alkali has been found dead is false. I urge the media and the general public to disregard the said publication and contrary to the malicious report
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CDS IN KOGI: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN KOGI STATE- CDS
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We will not be drawn into the murky water of politics . We remain apolitical and non partisan as a professional institution and a unifying agent in the Nigerian polity.
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2.Though the remnants of BHT may have freedom of movement in some isolated areas in the far NE, it doesn’t mean they hold territories.
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4. They are the beneficiaries of the ongoing crisis, unhappy with the success and progress achieved by the Armed Forces of Nigeria
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The deployment of #troops in all vulnerable areas of Zamfara State has greatly reduced criminal activities which hitherto made life for #citizens .
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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Still on the internet of Late Gen David Ejoor The CDS Gen AG Olonisakin has described the Late Gen David Ejoor as a gallant officer who epitomized the unity of the Nigerian nation.
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With #support and credible information on bandits from state govt, citizens & community leaders, #troops will act swiftly to prevent killings, kidnappings & cattle rustling.
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FAKE NEWS: GENERAL CG MUSA IS VERY MUCH ALIVE AND AT WORK AT THIS MINUTE
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TRAINING CONFERENCE 2019 Theme: "Capacity Development to combat Emerging Security Challenges" Date: Wed 8-Thur 9 May 2019 Venue: National Defence College, Main Auditorium, Abuja Time: 8.00 am daily
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AFRICAN PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 Ongoing in Kigali, Rwanda Theme: Africa and Story Telling...Changing the Narratives The Armed Forces of Nigeria is adequately represented at the conference by its Spokespersons.
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1. Bombing of pipelines is #callous and can only be done by cowards and criminals with no foresight and future.
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The legitimacy of the role of AFN in the elections is enshrined in Sec 217of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.Our deployments have been supportive & complimentary to the lead security agency, the NPF in the security architecture of the elections
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for constituted authority.  A peep into their antecedents will show that they relate with constituted authority with disdain and the #media should investigate their activities properly to be able to report them accurately.
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Investigative #reporting is a key responsibility of the forth estate of the realm in contributing to good governance. @DefenceInfoNG
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@thecableng If this statement is truly coming from INEC, then it is most weird. The AFN that defended democracy in Namibia, restored Civil government in Sierra Leone and Liberia cannot truncate a democracy that it had supported since 1999 by indulging in rigging. AFN is not partisan.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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#Troops of operation Sharan Daji in #zamfara state conducts robust patrols, and armed escorts around vulnerable villages and weekly local markets. These have built confidence in the communities as bandits no longer have freedom of action where they impose levies & harass traders.
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1.Nigerian military has rules of engagement in its operations.It does not condone breach of these rules or tolerate any form of indiscipline
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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2. All culprits involved in such destructive activity will be brought to book without inflicting unnecessary pain on innocent citizens.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF TERRORISM Today, the AFN proudly remembers all military personnel who have participated and those currently deployed in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria for their sacrifice.Thank you for defending our nation.
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6. We will continue to partner with peace-minded groups and stakeholders to bring peace in any security threatened areas or locations.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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The Nigerian #military remains committed to restoring peace and security for citizens to engage in their legitimate activities.
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2. However, we will not tolerate any individual or group taking #military ’s adherence to ceasefire and peaceful disposition for granted.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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Destruction is easy but repairs takes time. On this note, i advice all group be it religious or social to shun conflict and embrace peace./6
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Security & peace are catalog for development. There's no substitute for peace. Embrace peace, irrespective of religion & tribal differences.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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3. We will remain professional and committed to maintaining #peace and #security in our great nation #Nigeria . #NigerianArmedForces
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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@thecableng Responsible institutions must be prepared to take responsibility for organisational successes as well as set backs.That's exactly what the AFN is doing . High powered committee already investigating election allegations and reviewing the conduct of personnel. Not shifting blames.
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Our soldiers dedicate their lives to ensure safety and Unity in Nigeria , their sacrifice and efforts will not be in vain. #ThankASoldier
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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@thecableng Since 1999, AFN strived to provide national security environ that fostered Nigeria's democracy by defending her against external aggression/protecting her territorial integrity/providing aid 2 civil authority in dire internal security situations & never interfered in governance
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3. We will respond proportionately to any armed attacks against any #military location in a decisive but professional manner in line with
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3. rules and regulations. Just recently, a service personnel was dismissed & jailed 3yrs for molesting a 10yr old child in the North East.
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I advice all lovers of this country to embrace peace and live with one another through the bond of brotherliness.../3
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5. Militants in the Niger Delta & other part of d country should desist from any act capable of jeopardising peace & security in our Nation.
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The Armed Forces of Nigeria is participating in an ongoing stakeholders engagement organised by NOA on the topic: Evaluating the Application of the Freedom of Information Act and its Impact on National Development.
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It is the duty of all citizen to contribute to the peaceful atmosphere in their countries and Nigeria should not be an exception.../2
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1. Nigerian #Military supports the ongoing negotiation effort of the Fed.Govt with militants for a peaceful settlement in Nigerdelta region.
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5. Any personnel who violate rights of the citizens, would be investigated and sanctioned appropriately to serve as deterrent to others.
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@thecableng The AFN has subordinated it's self to civil authority since 1999 till date and will never do anything that will truncate democracy in Nigeria.
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A nation can only develop where peace reigns. Nations are built on peace and not violence.../1
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@thecableng Based on threat analysis and request by INEC, AFN supported INEC by conducting several air lifting of sensitive electoral materials to areas that were prone to political violence before and during the elections. Is this what INEC calls rigging?
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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I was at the Voice of Nigeria (VON) in Abuja yesterday. The Purpose of my visit was to garner media collaboration and support for the #ArmedForces of Nigeria. Read Details here:
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Lets learn from our own experience and other countries where devastation, anger and destruction occur in the absence of PEACE../5
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2. or criminality from its ranks and files. In any organisation however, there could be some few bad eggs that could go parallel with laid
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Avoid stirring-up chaos and conflict for parochial or self intended aim as our religion teaches love, peace, humility & brotherliness../4
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4. its constitutional mandate of defending innocent citizens as well as national critical infrastructure.
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Information is power.The task of securing the nation requires our collective effort. Don't keep information to yourself be willing to share.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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The Nigeria Military have rescued 241 women and children. @emmanuelitunuIG @YdejiBukky http://t.co/AL3JYCiOUZ
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6.While condemning this act in totality, citizens should endeavour to reach out to us as partners in progress to take action on such issues.
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Goodwill message from Chief of Defence Staff
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Boko Haram Video Diversionary:
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Help #security agents with timely information to free our nation from terrorists, illegal oil bunkers, kidnapers, and other criminal act.
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@obyezeks @HQNigerianArmy @DefenceInfoNG We appreciate your concern and patriotism. Be rest assured that we will do everything possible/..2
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The security & well being of nations and their citizens depends on their peaceful coexistence . Peace is the only solution to our problems.
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4.This is to be sustained to rid the Services of bad eggs.The military &the security agencies are custodians of human rights all citizens.
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@obyezeks @HQNigerianArmy @DefenceInfoNG We shall exploit and reengineer our operation strategy to meet the current challenges.
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The primary focus of every state is #NationalSecurity . This doesn't mean the absolute absence of conflict, but rather an environment conducive for living, only possible with the help and sacrifices of our gallant men of the #ArmedForces of Nigeria. #GodblessArmedforceofNigeria
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@DefenceInfoNG every citizen of this great nation, we therefore implore each and everyone to contribute to the attainment of total peace./5
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We urge you to keep supporting your #Military . ./5
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@DefenceInfoNG Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.../6
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@obyezeks @DefenceInfoNG to deny the terrorists from bouncing back in achieving their objective.Our land will not be occupied by Terrorists.
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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#PRESSRELEASE #DHQUpdate ALLEGED MEETING OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WITH SERVING MILITARY OFFICERS. The Armed Forces of Nigeria notes with dismay the story being ... Read Full Statement via the following link:
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your encouragement and we assure you that we will not fail in our duty to protect our citizens and territory. /4
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@DefenceInfoNG the North East will soon be over as directed by the President. Lets all help our soldiers and pray continually for them../3
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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#Troops Clears Escaping BH Terrorists From Sambisa Forest #northeast @RabeAbubakarDDI
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@DefenceInfoNG central command. Efforts and strategies are being put in place to assure the citizens that the war against insurgency in./2
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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Cooperate with us and other #security agencies to free #Nigeria from any form of criminality @DefenceInfoNG @emmanuelitunu7 @YdejiBukky
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Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, mni
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cent citizens..just like what happened to bokoharam is what wll befall this criminals.thx for ur concern and we wll not fail nigerians go...
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Our duty is to protect all citizens from both internal and external aggression. /2
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We appeal to all citizens to obey laid down rules and regulations at checkpoints and all #military location. @DefenceInfoNG
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@DefenceInfoNG Boko Haram centre of gravity and all their arsenals are being destroyed on daily basis, they are now scattered with no ./1
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@DefenceInfoNG as they fight to protect our territory. Development can only be possible where peace reigns. Security is the right of ../4
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