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Communal Clashes: GOC Tasks Troops On Neutrality
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Abubakar, has warned troops to remain neutral and justify their actions or inactions in communal and ethnic clashes.
Abubakar gave the warning in a statement by Col. Sagir Musa, the Deputy Director, Public Relations of 82 Division, Enugu, recently in Awka,
The statement said the warning was handed down at the conclusion of his working visit to formations and units under his command.
“Wherever you are drafted either for peace enforcement or peace keeping, the basic principles of internal security operations apply, and you must strictly adhere to them or risk going to jail.
“Consequently, while on duty, especially in very likely crisis areas as Agatu, Vandeikya, Logo and Katsina-Ala axis, you must remain neutral and be ready to justify your actions or inactions,’’ it said.
The statement said that Abubakar had to sensitise the troops of 72 Battalion on their constitutional duties and the peculiar responsibility of maintaining law and order in Benue and other contiguous states.
“Let me remind you of the precarious security situations in your area of responsibility, these are issues of communal, ethnic and farmers-herdsmen clashes as well as the Agatu crisis.
“In all these security challenges, you must be more vigilant, proactive and discipline,’’ it quoted Abubakar as saying.
It added that the GOC commended the troops for their dedication, commitment and discipline.
The statement urged them to maintain professional standards the Army is noted for, as the Army of today has zero tolerance for indiscipline.
It said that the final phase of the visit ended in 72 Special Forces Battalion and the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering Makurdi, Benue State.
The statement restated the commitment of the Army leadership to the welfare of personnel and their families through the provision of barracks, investment initiative programme and decent living accommodation.
Others are efficient and effective medical services, timely payment of salaries and allowances among others.
“In all the formations, units and Army schools in 82 Division that we visited, one thing appears consistent and recurrent, and that is, the ongoing building and renovation of officers’ and soldiers’ living accommodation.
Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State will be at the centre stage in Nigeria as Port Harcourt Arsenal Community will hold her maiden edition of Football Fans Fiesta (FFF).
The Fiesta scheduled to hold on the 13th December, 2025, at Eddiz wine bar GRA, promises to be all football fans carnival in the State , as there will be a lot of fanfares.
The Coordinator of Port Harcourt Arsenal Community (PHAC), Ugochukwu Oputa has said that the forthcoming Football Fans Fiesta was basically to promote peace, unity and love among football fans in irrespective of the cub.
He stated that sports is a catalyst to bring peace, love and Unity in any given society, hence the occasion was initiated.
Oputa said this in an interview with sports journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, saying that arrangements are on top gear for a successful programme.
” This event is for all football fans irrespective of your club. It is basically to promote peace, love and Unity among fans.
“It is like stating the obvious that football is the catalyst of peace and unity in the world. So the Port Harcourt Arsenal Community want to use this avenue to bring people together and foster friendship.
“There is no gate fee, but it is expected to put on jersey of your club as to make the event look unique” Oputa said.
The Coordinator used the forum to advice football fans in the world to love one another, and equally urged fans that will attend the occasion to be of good conduct and behaviour.
Tonye Orabere
Liverpool’s season of abject misery worsened as they were beaten with embarrassing ease by a hugely impressive Nottingham Forest at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions were looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Manchester City, but instead ran into a Forest side revitalised under new manager Sean Dyche and looking back to their best.
Liverpool head coach Slot gave £125m British record signing Alexander Isak a start, but he was totally anonymous once more and only lasted 67 minutes.
Forest went ahead after 33 minutes when defender Murillo shot powerfully past fit-again Liverpool keeper Alisson to subdue an already anxious Anfield.
Igor Jesus had a second ruled out for handball, but Forest doubled their advantage 39 seconds after the break when former Liverpool defender Neco Williams set up Nicola Savona for a crisp finish in front of The Kop.
Liverpool could barely raise a response in a desperate display, Forest increasing their lead 12 minutes from time when Morgan Gibbs-White scored after Alisson saved from Omari Hutchinson.
It means Liverpool, who lie 11th before Saturday’s late fixture, have now lost six of their past seven Premier League games as Slot’s near £450m summer spending spree comes under further scrutiny.
Forest, meanwhile, are surging away from the relegation zone and are up to 16th.
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