M23 SAYS HUNDREDS OF BURUNDI SOLDIERS CAPTURED IN LATEST CONGO OFFENSIVE. (PHOTO).

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 M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week M23 entered the strategic town of Uvira near the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met in Washington with U.S. President Donald Trump and affirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accords. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violated the Washington Accords and vowed to "take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept". Rwanda denies supporting M23 and has blamed Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting. A United Nations group of experts report published in July said Rwanda exercised command and control over t...
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DEFENCE RETREAT: DEFENCE MINISTER ASSURES USE OF ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY IN COMBATING SECURITY THREATS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESS RELEASE

DEFENCE RETREAT: Defence Minister Assures Use Of Enhanced Technology In Combating Security Threats.

The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has assured the use of enhanced technology-driven surveillance and operational security in combating security threats.

Gen. Magashi made this known during the opening ceremony of the Defence Retreat in Asaba, Delta State with the theme, ‘Shaping the Armed Forces of Nigeria for current and future security challenge’.

He said that “the huge inroads by the Nigerian Army in cyber and forensic areas, the employment of the Falcon Eye infrastructure by the Nigerian Navy and the acquisition of unmanned aerial systems (Drones) by the Nigerian Air Force are some of the proves of Government’s investment in upgrading the capabilities of the Nigerian military”.

The Minister noted that some of the technological breakthroughs are enhancing situational awareness for troops and better operational security in the country.

Gen.  Magashi appreciated the chief of Defence Staff; Gen. LEO Irabor for the initiative in organizing the Defence Retreat tagged “Asaba 2022”. He charged the participants to take maximum advantage of the platform to identify possible areas that require tinkering to meet the present-day security challenges.

The highpoint of the event was the unveiling of the new National Military Strategy by the Minister, supported by the Governor of Delta State, Senator Arthur Okowa and other dignitaries.

The retreat was attended by some members of the National Assembly, Service Chiefs, retired Military hierarchies as well as traditional rulers.

 

Victoria Agba-Attah
Director (Press)
10/5/2022

Pics 1: Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi(M) fielding questions from journalists during the Defence Retreat in Asaba, Delta State. Flanked by Chief of Defence Staff, Gen LEO Irabor (2nd right); Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya(right); Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral AZ Gambo (2nd Left) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Gambo(Left)

Pics 2: Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi speaking at the Defence Retreat in Asaba, Delta State.
One more photo below. 

 

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