2023 Victories: Army Demolishes 233 Illegal Refineries, Recovers 356 Arms

Disclosing these achievements while highlighting the successes of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division in 2023, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division…..CONTINUE READING

Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, revealed that 112 suspects were apprehended during the year.

Abdussalam conveyed this information on Saturday at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground, Port Harcourt Barracks, as part of the 6 Division Combined West African Social Activities.

He elaborated that 356 weapons and ammunition were successfully recovered, and 72 trucks along with other vehicles were seized.

According to Abdussalam, the objectives of the exercise were in line with the leadership style of Lieutenant General Toareed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. He stated, “WASA was meant to strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers, and their families.

“It also provides an avenue for informal social interaction and a forum for the barracks community to showcase its rich and diverse cultural heritage. Additionally, it is an event that marks the end of an eventful training year while heralding the beginning of a new year.

“In the course of the year, we were able to make 112 arrests, destroyed 233 illegal refineries, and recovered  over 356 arms and ammunitions. We will continue to contentiously perform our constitutional roles to defend democratic values in the country. I enjoin you all to remain dedicated and focused in the discharge of our collective responsibilit