LAGOS UNVEILS NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE GAMES’ MASCOT IN READINESS FOR HOSTING COMPETITION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS UNVEILS NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE GAMES’ MASCOT IN READINESS FOR HOSTING COMPETITION  In demonstration of Lagos State’s readiness to host the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games coming up later in the year, the Lagos State Sports Commission unveiled the Games’ mascot and logo in Ikeja at a brief ceremony. The unveiling, which marked the commencement of activities for the Games, was attended by top state government dignitaries, sports administrators, and enthusiasts from across the length and breadth of the country. Honourable Lekan Fatodu, Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, in his address, said the state had demonstrated its preparedness through the constitution of various committees with the right people and the unveiling of the Games’ identity.  He noted that these actions not only proved the state’s readiness to host the competition successfully, but also to do so in a manner never befo...

COUNTER INSURGENCY: TROOPS RESCUE 25 HOSTAGES FROM BOKO HARAM CAPTIVITY, REUNITE 4 KIDNAP VICTIMS WITH FAMILIES IN KADUNA. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE


COUNTER INSURGENCY:  TROOPS RESCUE 25 HOSTAGES FROM BOKO HARAM CAPTIVITY..

.  Reunite 4 Kidnap Victims with families in Kaduna

In the unrelenting effort by troops to clear remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) enclaves in Borno and contiguous states.  Troops of 144 Battalion have successfully rescued 25 hostages held captive by BHTs. The gallant troops in conjunction with Hybrid Force, extricated 14 hostages in a clearance operation at Gobara village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno state on Saturday 26 August 2023. The rescued persons include 6 women and 8 children. 

In a similar operation on  Sunday 27 August 2023,  troops of 82 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with Hybrid Force, raided BHT enclave in Gava Village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and rescued 11 civilians.  All rescued victims are presently in troops' custody undergoing profiling. 

In a separate operation also on 27 August 2023, seven  members of a BHT family surrendered to troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.  The family comprised three adults and four children. 

In an anti-banditry operation on 27 August 2023 in Kaduna State,  troops of 2 Battalion, Nigerian Army, acting on actionable information neutralized one criminal and freed four kidnap victims in Kwana Shehu Village in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.  The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families.

Members of the public are please enjoined to support the troops  with credible information to enhance ongoing operations across the country.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
28 August 2023
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