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Speaker 1: Edo State House of Assembly Speaker Blessing Sheriff ag Berberku,

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has confirmed the killing of Brigadier General Asseini Graemer, the

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commander of the twenty nine Task Forced Brigade in Operation

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hadden Kai, when the Brigadier General and his troops came

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under the co ordinated multiple attacks launched by the Islamic

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State of West Africa Province I swopp at Benishek community

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in Kaga Local Government area of Borno State early morning

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night on Thursday, an attack The Nigeria Defense Headquarters had

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on Thursday denied the Brigadier General was ever killed alongside

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his soldiers, insisting the general was alive. Until Friday morning,

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the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, who is also

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one of the prominent kinsman of the high ranking soldier,

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announced the death of the Brigadier General on behalf of

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the people of Owen ethnic group in Edo State. This

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President Bola Ahmed Tanubu, who probably tried to avoid contradicting

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the statement of denial issued by the nah Nigeria Defense Headquarters,

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mourned the deaths and killing of the country soldiers by

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thus simply and apparently logically stating that I extend my

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condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers led by

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Brigadier General Asiniomo Bremer, who made the ultimate sacrifice in

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the defense of our country today in Borno State. According

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to the condolence message made available by the Special Adviser

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on Media to the Edo State House of Assembly Speaker

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and a prominent broadcaster in the state owned Edo Broadcasting Service,

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e bs ivy Adodo Ebergella, the Edo State House of

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Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebecu said on behalf of the entire

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Assembly and the good people of Owen nation mourns the

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painful loss of our gallant son, Brigadier General Oo Bremer,

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who paid the ultimate price in service to our dear nation, Nigeria.

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His bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the peace and

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unity of our country will never be forgotten. He stood

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as a shield for the nation and a symbol of

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courage for generations to come. This tragic loss is not

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only a blow to the Nigerian Army, but a deep

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wound to Owen Land, Heado State and the nation at large.

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We are proud of his service. Even in grief, we

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extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the Nigerian Armed

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Forces and all who warned this hero. May the Almighty

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grant his sole eternal rest and give us all the

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strength to bear this irreparable loss. Rest on, brave son

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of Owen, Your sacrifice will forever speak, President Bola Ahmed

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to Nubu. In a condolence message issued through the Office

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of the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the President,

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BeO Onanuga, said expressed deep sadness over the loss of

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the brave soldiers of the twenty nine Task Force Brigade

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Operation Hadankai, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on

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their camp in Benichhet State. The President also expressed heartfelt

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condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers,

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urging them to take heart in the face of the

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unfortunate loss. The Defense Headquarters confirmed the attack and the

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tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, April ninth,

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twenty twenty six. President Tanubu praised the courage and heroism

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of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists

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and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities.

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The soldiers protect. While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers,

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President Tanubu urged the leadership of the Armed forces and

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all soldiers on the front line not to be discouraged,

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but to draw strength from the nation’s deep appreciation for

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their sacrifices. From the reports I have received, our armed

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forces have been conducting sustained intense land and air offensives

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against the insurgents, neutralizing many of their fighters and commanders.

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The insurgent’s counter attack is a sign of desperation. Extend

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my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers led

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by Brigadier General Assinniomo Bramer, who made the ultimate sacrifice

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in the defense of our country to day in Borno State.

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The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will

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not be in vain because of the courage and dedication

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of our troops on the front line. Are resolved to

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defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is

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stronger than ever. I urge the Military High Command and

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our troops in all theaters of operation, do not lose heart,

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do not be weary, do not be discouraged. Our offices

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and men should continue to serve with honor, courage and patriotism.

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The government will always stand by the armed forces, provide

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more of the equipment needed and insure the welfare of

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all who risk their lives for our safety. I urge

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Nigerians and the media to continue to support our military

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in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should

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desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops.

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These soldiers are our heroes, unforgettable and irreplaceable. My condolences

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also go to the government and people of Borno State.

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The federal government will continue to work with the state

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government to achieve total victory and lasting peace we had.

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On Thursday reported that the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN

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has insisted that Brigadier General Assini Bramer is alive after

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several reports indicated that the commander of the twenty nine

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Task Forced Brigade in Operation hadden Kai was left dead

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alongside several other Nigerian soldiers when the Islamic State of

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West Africa Province i SWAP launched a co ordinated multiple

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attacks on military bases at Pulka, backing Ruwer communities in

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Guoza local Government Area and Nandi and Benechhet communities in

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the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State between the

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hours of ten p m on Wednesday night and twelve

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a m. On Thursday early morning night, killing several numbers

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of Nigerian soldiers over ransom of the military bases. But

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the Nigeria Military Authority claimed that Brigadier General Assini Bramer

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and his troops were able to repel the attackers at Benochet,

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saying the Brigadier General is alive and not dead as

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widely reported in some media platforms. In addition, the Nigerian

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Defense Headquarters, in a press statement issued a few hours

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ago by Major General Michael Onojer, admitted that some numbers

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of Nigerian soldiers were left dead during the attacks, but

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refused to state the total numbers of soldiers killed by

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the attackers. Accordingly, the army said regrettively, the encounter resulted

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in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers

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who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

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Armed Forces Nigeria AFN has insisted that Brigadier General Asseini

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Bramer is alive after several reports indicated that the commander

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of the twenty nine Task Forced Brigade in Operation hadden

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Kai was left dead alongside several other Nigerian soldiers when

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the Islamic State of West Africa Province i SWAP launched

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a coordinated multiple attacks on military bases at Pulka, backing

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Ruwer communities in Gwosa local Government area and Nandi and

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Benesheped communities in the Kaga Local Government area of Borno

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State between the hours of ten p m On Wednesday

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night and twelve a m. On Thursday early morning night,

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killing several numbers of Nigerian soldiers overransom at the military basis,

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But the Nigeria Military Authority claimed that Brigadier General Asseini

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Bremer and his troops were able to repel the attackers

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at Benieshet, saying the Brigadier General is alive and not

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dead as widely reported in some media place. In addition,

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the Nigerian Defense Headquarters, in a press statement issued a

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few hours ago by Major General Michael Onoger, admitted that

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some numbers of Nigerian soldiers were left dead during the attacks,

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but refused to state the total numbers of soldiers killed

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by the attackers. Accordingly, the army said Regrettably, the encounter

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resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant

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soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.

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According to the Nigeria Defense Headquarters in a press release

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that looked apparently self contradicting, questionable, and somehow dishonest with facts.

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In continuation of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s AFN counter

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terrorism efforts, troops of the twenty nine Task Forced Brigade

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in Operation hadden Kai came under a coordinated terrorist attack

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on their location at the brigade headquarters in Benechhet, Borno State.

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The attack occurred at approximately zero thirty hours twelve thirty

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a m. On Thursday the ninth of April twenty twenty six,

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as insurgents attempted to breach the defensive perimeter of the

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military installation. However, the troops, led by the commander twenty

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nine Brigade, Brigadier General Assini Bramer, responded with exceptional courage, professionalism,

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and superior firepower in a well coordinated counteraction. The insurgents

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were decisively engaged and forced to retreat in disarray, abandoning

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their mission and leaving behind traces of their failed assort.

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This attack is a clear indication of the desperation of

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terrorist elements, who, having suffered significant losses in recent operations,

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continue to resort to futile and ill fated offenses against

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well defended military positions. The swift and decisive response by

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troops underscores the high level of combat readiness, resilience, and

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operational effectiveness of Operation Haden Kai in safeguarding critical locations

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and maintaining pressure on terrorist groups across the Northeast theory. Regrettably,

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the encounter resulted in the loss of a few brave

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and gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the

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line of duty. The Chief of Defense Staff, General Olifemi

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A latinbos and Oliendae, honors their heroism, sacrifice and unwavering

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commitment to the defense of the nation. Their courage will

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forever remain a source of pride and inspiration to the

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Armed Forces of Nigeria and the entire nation. The High

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Command extends its deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

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In line with established military tradition and respect for the fallen,

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The general public and media are kindly requested to allow

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the Armed Forces to formally notify the next of kin

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before the release of further details. The public is also

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urged to disregardless information, sensational reports and unverified contents circulating

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across social media platforms, as these undermine ongoing operations and

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national security efforts. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration

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with other security agencies and stakeholders, remain resolute and undeterred

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in the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency. Additional clearance

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and exploitation operations are ongoing in the general area to

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track and neutralize fleeing insurgents as well as to deny

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them any opportunity to regroup. The Chief of Defense Staff

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commence the bravery, discipline, and steadfastness of the troops whose

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sacrifices continue to ensure the safety, stability, and sovereignty of Nigeria.

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Their dedication in one of the most challenging operational environments

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reaffirms the Armed forces commitment to restoring lasting peace in

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the Northeast and across the country. The general public is

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encouraged to continue supporting the Armed Forces through timely and

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credible information that can aid ongoing operations. Citizens are urged

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to remain calm, vigilant, and law abiding as security forces

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sustained momentum in ongoing operations. Further updates will be provided

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as necessary. Signed by Michael Onoger, Major General, Director Defense

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Media Operations, Defense Headquarters, Abuja. On the ninth of April

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twenty twenty six, International news agency AFP, while quoting its source,

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has republished by Punch Newspapers, stated that terrorists in northeast

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Nigeria killed the brigadier general in an assault on a

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military base. A local government chairman told AFP on Thursday,

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the second killing of a high ranking officer in five months.

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Africa’s most populous country has been fighting a terrorist insurgency

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for seventeen years since Bocoharam’s two thousand nine uprising, which

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has seen the emergence of powerful splinter groups, including Islamic

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State West Africa Province. In an overnight attack, unidentified terrorists

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killed at least eighteen soldiers and torched vehicles at a

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base in Benishek, about seventy five five kilometers from Borno

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State capital, made a Guri, an intelligent source told AFP. Unfortunately,

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the brigade commander, Brigadier General O Brahmer, lost his life.

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Kaga Local Government chairman, Zanilau and Ajami told AFP in

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a phone interview. Two intelligent sources confirmed Bremer’s death to AFP.

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His death follows the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uber

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by ICEWAP in November. He was the highest ranking military

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official to die in the long running conflict since twenty

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twenty one. They overran the brigade, one of the intelligent

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sources said, giving the death tollers at least eighteen. The

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second intelligence source said that the terrorists killed several troops

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and burned vehicles and buildings before they withdrew without giving

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a toll. The Army in Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters did not

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immediately respond to a request for comment. Borno capital, made

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A Guri, has seen two suicide bombings since December. The

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type of bloody urban attacks reminiscent of the insurgencies peak

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a decade ago. On Wednesday, the U s State Department

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said in a notice it was authorizing non emergency US

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government employees to leave Abuja due to the deteriorating security situation.

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While the insurgency is concentrated in the northeastern countryside, terrorists

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from Nigeria and the neighboring SAHIL have made in roads

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Western Nigeria, where organized crime gangs known as bandits have

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been raiding villages and extorting farmers and artisanal miners for years.

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Gunmen killed at least ninety people across several remote villages

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in northwest Nigeria this week, according to an AFP tady

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of tolls given by local and humanitarian sources. Among the

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attacks was an assault in Kebe State that police blamed

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a local terrorist group known as Marmoga, which is affiliated

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with al Qaeda. Kebe sits on Nigeria’s border with Benin

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and Niger, and since twenty twenty five, has been targeted

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by a rising number of terrorist attacks. Mike Arnold, an

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American politician who is a prominent and controversial figure in

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Nigerian’s social and political discourse, stated via his Facebook page

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that I first reported this overnight as it was happening.

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I’ve since received multiple confirmations from what I know, this

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is what happened. I SWOP launched simultaneous attacks on two

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Borno State locations overnight, Pulker community in Guosa Local Government

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Pulka fight has struck the military operation’s base of approximately

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ten twenty five pm, engaging soldiers until troops ran out

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of ammunition. Attackers then moved to a road construction site,

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destroying equipment and vehicles belonging to Decency road construction firm

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before setting civilian homes ablake. Civilians fled to surrounding mountains.

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Reinforcements arrived from Brigade Guoza and repel the attack. One

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civilian JTF member was killed. Military casualties unconfirmed but reported.

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In Benichet, terrorists struck at approximately one am, burning trucks

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and commercial vehicles and killing motorists and passengers who had

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stopped for the night due to the routine evening closure

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of the Meida Guri Damataru Carno road. A Brigadier General,

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the military’s commanding officer at Benichet, was killed in the attack.

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It is the highest ranking officer killed since Brigadier General

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Uber was killed in a Borno ambush in late twenty

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twenty five. The two attacks were coordinated and simultaneous. Senator

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ali In Dume confirmed both incidents, noting that troops are

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doing their best but lack sufficient equipment to confront the terrorists.

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Fulker currently hosts thousands of displaced survivors from the Ngosh

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massacre of March third. The terrorists hit it again last night.

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My thoughts Tenubu and his administration should relocate to the

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military base there. Perhaps the next attack will solve all

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of Nigeria’s problems all at once when they are visited

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by the Brothers and Sons and given a fitting send off.

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Note the troops lack insufficient equipment. Too bad, they can’t

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fight with restoring hope buses or bags of rice or

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three hundred million nairas wrist watches. The Nigerian government is illegitimate,

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a legal, corrupt and complicit. Innocent people continue to pay

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the price. This must ended QUI. Nigeria President Bolah Ahmed

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To Nubu has given reasons why he could not visit

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the Anguin Rocouba community the scenes some citizens were massacred

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by terrorists on Palm Sunday, saying upon arrival in Jos,

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the visit encountered some logistical challenges. While the road distance

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from the airport to Joss township is approximately forty minutes,

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the runway does not support night flights due to the

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absence of navigational aids, the constraints made it unfeasible to

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drive into town, meet victims for on the spot assessment

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and return to the airport before dusk. Consequently, state and

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federal officials decided to bring representatives of the affected community

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to a hall adjoining the airport so the President could

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meet with them promptly while adhering to flight restrictions swiftly.

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Peter Obey, former governor of a Nambra State and the

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Labor Party presidential candidate in the last general elections in

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Nigeria said during his visit to Benaway State in June

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twenty twenty five, though La Ahmed Tanubu stopped at the

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government house but did not go to the actual scene

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where innocent Nigerians lost their lives. Similarly, in Jos, his

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engagement ended at the airport instead of at the affected community.

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At a time when Nigerians are enduring days without power,

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our leaders cannot even stay a few minutes without it.

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Now is the time to stop incompetent leaders, those lacking

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the capacity and compassion, who prioritize their own comfort over

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the well being of the people and make empty promises

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on the other hand Atiku Abubaka, the former Vice President

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of Nigeria and the last general elections presidential candidate of

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the People’s Democratic Party PDP, demanded President Bola Ahmed Tanubu

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act as the commander in chief of the armed forces

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and stated how dozens have continued to be killed in

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Benaway State less than seventy two hours, another killings in

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Kaduna State and thousands of people seen running away at

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a community in Nasarawa State after the President had visited

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Plato State and promised such attack would and occurred again.

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According to Atiku Abubaka, I wish to remind President Bola

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Tanubu to keep to his words that this hang when

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Recouba attack will not repeat itself. It does appear that

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those words are hollow because barely seventy two hours another

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attack in Beneway’s state claimed over a dozen lives. The

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Commander in chief should brace up to the challenges of governance.

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President Bola armed to Nubu through the Office of the

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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, BeO

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on Anuga on April third, twenty twenty six. In a statement,

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said President to Nubu’s itinery for Thursday included two main engagements,

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receiving the Chadian President Mahamat Idris Daily Igno and proceeding

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to Riperu Ogan State. After Governor Caleb Matfong’s briefing, President

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Tanubu suspended the trip to Ogan overnight, the Presidential Villa

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made arrangements for the visit to Jos, with presidential assets

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quickly deployed. However, the President could not postpone the scheduled

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visit by the Chadian leader. The President of Chad was

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at the president Villa for a very important bilateral meeting

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focused on strengthening security collaboration between the two countries. The

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meeting ran longer than expected, affecting President Tanubu’s scheduled departure

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for Jos. Upon arrival in Jos, the visit encountered some

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logistical challenges. While the road distance from the airport to

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Joss Township is approximately forty minutes, the runway does not

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support night flights due to the absence of navigational aids.

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The constraints made it unfeasible to drive into town, meet

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victims from the spot assessment, and return to the airport

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before dusk. Consequently, state and federal officials decided to bring

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representatives of the affected community to a hall adjoining the

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airport so the President could meet with them promptly while

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adhering to flight restrictions. Among the people in the hall

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were the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Army Staff,

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and the Inspector General of Police who had visited Racouba,

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the epicentre of the confer President Tanubu deployed the high

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level team to Recouvera, including the Senior Special Assistant on

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Community Engagement, to undertake critical groundwork on security and community

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engagement with a view to stabilizing the area before his arrival.

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Beyond expressing his condolences to the victims, President to Anubu’s

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objective was to engage with critical stakeholders in Plateau State

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on ending the recurring decades old conflict that has resulted

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in needless loss of life and property. President Tanubu’s visit

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to Jos was not merely symbolic. It was a strategic,

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high level engagement aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to

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address the root causes of conflict and insecurity in the state.

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He interacted with the victims, consoled them and listened to them.

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He also listened to local leaders and assured them that

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the federal government would deliver justice and end the cycle

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of violence. He promised the deployment of five thousand igh

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enabled cameras to monitor the city and enhanced the identification

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and arrest of trouble makers. Furthermore, the President invited the

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community leaders to Abouja for further talks on finding a

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lasting solution to the recurring violence in the state. The meeting,

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televised life was solemnon reassuring boosting residence confidence. President Tanubu

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achieved the purpose of his visit despite the naysayer’s attempts

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to ridicule it. He dropped an unmistakable message sustainable peace

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must be built with the people, not imposed on them. Reacting,

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Peter Obi said during the twenty twenty three campaign, President

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Danubu made a clear electoral promise. If I don’t give

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you constant electricity in four years, don’t vote for me

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for a second term. When he took office in twenty

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twenty three, Nigeria had a power supply of over four

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thousand megawats and lower tariffs. Today, the electricity power supply

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is less than four thousand megawats on the use average,

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and Nigerians are paying higher tariffs. Nigeria currently has the

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lowest pikapita electricity consumption in the world, with a rate

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below thirty percent of the African average. Africa’s average is

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six hundred and seventeen k w h, Nigeria’s is one

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hundred and forty four kilowatt hours. This means that Nigerians

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consume least electricity than other Africans. In a glaring display

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of disregard for promises and the lack of trust, President Tanubu,

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during a brief airport stopover to visit grieving families of

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the Joss attack on Thursday, April second, twenty twenty six,

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stated that one of the reasons for his ten minutes

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stay was that the airport had no electricity. You have

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no light here, I fly out in ten minutes. At

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a time when Nigerians are enduring days without power, our

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leaders cannot even stay a few minutes without it. Now

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is the time to stop in competent leaders, those lacking

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the capacity and compassion, who prioritize their own comfort over

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the well being of the people and make empty promises.

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During his visit to Benowe State in June twenty twenty five,

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Bola Ahmed Tanubu stopped at the government house, but did

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not go to the actual scene where innocent Nigerians lost

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their lives. Similarly, yesterday in Jos, his engagement ended at

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the airport instead of at the affected communities. What happened

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in Plato yesterday highlights a complete absence of leadership. True

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leadership requires presence, empathy, compassion, and a willingness to meet

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people where their pain truly lies. For citizens who have

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just lost loved ones, homes and their sense of safety,

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being addressed from an airport tarmac is profoundly inadequate. This

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approach exacerbates the sense of abandonment already felt by innocent

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Nigerians who have endured repeated cycles of violence without meaningful

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protection or justice. Plato deserves more than distant words. It

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requires urgent action and a clear commitment to ending the

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insecurity that continues to claim innocent lives in such moments.

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Leadership must not only be visible, but also tangible, standing

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with victims, listening to survivors, and acknowledging the depth of

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the grief. If we truly desire a better Nigeria, we

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must demand leadership that is present responsive and responsible at

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all times. We must resist the suffocation of our democracy

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by those who once claim to have sacrificed to defend it,

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but are now doing everything possible to undermine it in

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silence opposition. History will not be kind to those who

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traded the struggle for democracy for the comfort of power.

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We will not remain silent, We will not be intimidated,

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and we will not surrender the future of this nation.

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The will of the people must prevail stronger, louder, and

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impossible to suppress. Hatiku Abu Bakha said, I wish to

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remind President Bola to Nubu to keep to his words

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that this Anguin Recouba attack will not repeat itself. It

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does appear that those words are hollow because barely seventy

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two hours another attack in Benewe State claimed over a

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dozen lives. The Commander in chief should brace up to

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the challenges of governance. I am also concerned, like all

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well meaning Nigerians about what is going on in a

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Nasarawa community where families had fled on foot amid threats

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of attack. And as if those are not enough, there

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was a fresh attack in Kaduna State at the weekend.

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The primary responsibility of government is the protection of life

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and property in the promotion of the welfare of citizens.

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Enough of these hollow rhetoric, mister President, it is time

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to fold your sleeves and get to work. Meanwhile, my

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thoughts and prayers are with the families who may have

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lost a deer won in these attacks. I am outraged

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by the barbaric attack in Garry Yahweh community anguin Racouba Johns,

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which claimed the lives of scores of innocent Nigerians and

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left many others injured. That this heinous assort occurred on

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Sunday night, March twenty ninth, twenty twenty six is yet

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another damning indictment of the near total collapse of security

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in our country. What we are witnessing is not merely

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a security lapse, but a tragic descent into lawlessness, where

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human lives are treated as expendable. Despite endless pronouncements and

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so called marching orders, insecurity remains the grim daily reality

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of ordinary Nigerians who continue to bear the brunt of

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a failing system. It is long past the time for

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outrage without action. The anger across the land must now

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compel urgent, decisive political will to confront and crush this menace.

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The continued sorter are of innocent citizens cannot become our

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new normal. My thoughts and prayers are with the families

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and loved ones of the victims in this dark and

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painful moment.

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Speaker 2: Thanker Emil, please visit. You have no lights at the

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airport and have to fly back within the next ten minutes.

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To your leader. I’ve had.

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Speaker 1: This is to the fictive.

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Speaker 2: There’s nothing I can give you. Whether I have money

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in billions, yeah, but come sow you and promise you

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that’s this experience will not repeat itself.

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Speaker 1: I take her.

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Speaker 2: For example, the Roda. I know the pain. I see

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how only feed you you head on to you back

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and depain, and I go near your heart. But it’s

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only God.

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Speaker 1: It’s only God.

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Speaker 2: Who can give you joy and comfort. No amounts of

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money can pay all of your back. Yes, ours government,

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who will try hard best, who had accommodated us because

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this guy I brought the symbol of this cab to

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break the shackle shackle of violence, shackle of ignorance, shackle

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of poverty, shackle of hopelessness. We must break it together, Okay.

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I thank the men and women of the am forces,

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particularly the police, for what they are doing and what

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they’re about to do. You must on earth and find

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a killers. I’m glad i GP is here. I’m glad,

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of course it’s here too, Chief a Farmister, I’m glad

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the many tub defenses here. Yeah, and my dear leaders,

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I’ve been to Jos, I’ve enjoyged chores in those days

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of peace with had our political activities here. Yeah, I

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found it. I’m glad you are still alive with Thank

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You’ll put your doors for us. Then why do you

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wait building division? Our promise then was progressive development, improved

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standard of living for our people. Not to bury, but

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to development. Immediately. We’ll return to do that the committee

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as mentioned, you increase the number of leaders, including a highway,

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the governor and the Minister of Humanitarian appears the minister,

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thank you, come see me taking no marriage h.

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see what we can do for the allosas. We cannot

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replace whom I been, but whatever I would do to

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give them minimum comfort, we will. Lady bringing you bring

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me in the mortgage away. Lady bringing you bring in

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The mortgage is away