President Bola Tinubu has taken immediate steps to clear the backlog of Group Life Assurance payments owed to the families of deceased soldiers while issuing a strong directive to the Armed Forces and security agencies to address the nation’s security challenges decisively.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This announcement was made by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja during the opening of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarter Conference 2023 at the Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess in Abuja.

Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja explained that the Group Life Assurance scheme, initiated by the Federal Government, aims to provide support to the families of fallen heroes….CONTINUE READING

He noted that there had been delays in claims payments between 2012 and 2022, leaving some bereaved families without the support they were entitled to.

The Federal Government has now intervened to clear this backlog, bringing relief to the families of fallen heroes.

In addition to addressing welfare concerns, COAS Lagbaja highlighted the establishment of Special Forces units within the Nigerian Army, staffed by specially trained personnel, to combat various forms of criminality across the nation. These Special Forces have demonstrated effectiveness through intelligence-led operations and the use of specialized equipment.

The COAS emphasized the importance of maintaining and preserving the advanced platforms and equipment procured by the army to maximize the nation’s investment.

He also reported significant progress in Operation HADIN KAI’s efforts to curtail Boko Haram and other terrorist activities in the North East, resulting in a notable surrender of terrorist group members and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.