The clip shows close-quarters precision training, not incompetence. Firearm handling depends on the weapon, the drill, and the mission.
It’s disappointing to mock men who volunteered to risk their lives for their country without understanding what you’re watching.
On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army carried out burning and partial demolition in Chali 2 community, Monguno, Borno State. This followed an attack on Sunday where Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops from 242 Battalion, killing the commanding officer Lt. Col. Al Mohammed and six soldiers. The troops had run into multiple IEDs while moving to assess their Forward Operating Base after repelling an earlier attack.
The Army moved against Chali 2 because troops believe the community failed to report terrorist presence and movements, and may have leaked military information. A source said past attacks on troops in Monguno were launched from or passed through the area. The demolition was stopped after higher authorities stepped in, with local leaders now expected to dialogue and cut any ties with terrorist groups
The Army is creating a buffer zone around Monguno. Communities that turn a blind eye to terrorist movement add to the problems in the Northeast. The action came days after the Jilli airstrike, with Governor Zulum already warning communities against aiding terrorists. For the Army, the message is direct, protect troops by denying terrorists local cover, or face military action.
Major General Raymond Terungwa Utsaha is a senior Nigerian Army officer from Benue State known for his command roles in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and as GOC 6 Division. He notably served as the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, and was promoted to Major General in late 2025.
Key Military Career and Roles
Command Roles: Served as Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade (Obinze, Owerri) and as the Commander, Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East.
Division Command: Appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Port Harcourt.
Staff Roles: Served as Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre and Director of Plans at the Army Headquarters Department of Army Policy and Plans.
Operational History: Active in the North East Theatre of Operations.
Promotion: Decorated as a Major General in November 2025.
Background and Education
Origin: From the Tiv nation in Benue State.
Education: Noted for having extensive military training and academic grounding.
Major General Utsaha is highly regarded for his professionalism and contribution to national security.
Major General Lukman Tokunbo (LT) Omoniyi (rtd) is a distinguished senior infantry officer of the Nigerian Army known for his operational leadership and recent transition into high-level security advisory roles.
Military Career
General Omoniyi's career is marked by several significant command and staff appointments:
Commandant & Operational Roles: He served as the Commander of the 17 Brigade in Katsina State, where he led operations against banditry and terrorism under Operation Hadarin Daji. He also served as a Unit Commander at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora, Niger State.
Promotion: He was promoted to the two-star rank of Major General in December 2021.
Education: He holds two Master of Science degrees from the University of Ibadan—one in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies and another in Strategic Studies. As of early 2026, he was pursuing a Doctorate in Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Studies at the same institution.
Post-Retirement & Public Service
Following his retirement from active military service, General Omoniyi has taken on key roles in state security:
Security Adviser: In February 2026, Governor Seyi Makinde appointed him as the Executive Adviser on Security Coordination for Oyo State.
Traditional Titles: He is highly active in his hometown of Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State. In April 2026, he was installed as the Jagunmolu (Great Warrior) of the entire Ikare Akoko kingdom.
Community Leadership: He is recognized as a "bridge builder" and was a primary driver behind peace initiatives in the Ikare community.
Academic & Professional Profile
Focus Areas: His work often emphasizes the responsible use of social media in national security and the importance of civil-military coordination in supporting community infrastructure.
Associations: He is a key member of the "Think Tank" group dedicated to the development and peaceful coexistence of the Ikare people.
Source: Akoko