Insurgents ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno

By: Bodunrin Kayode

About six solders two civilian joint task force (Cjtf) and three vigilante hunters lost their lives yesterday after an ambush in Konduga council area.

The insurgents are suspected to have ambushed the military convoy killing the Commander of 202 Tank Battalion Lt col Paiko and some soldiers while advancing into a clearance operation.

The attack which took place along Kashimri community in
Konduga council area of Borno state equally saw the demise of three vigilante members in the reinforcement convoy of the Commander.

An impeccable source stated that at least 11 people, including the commander of the Nigerian Army troops, were killed after the Boko Haram insurgents mounted the ambush at about midday on Friday.

Our source reported that they sighted ISWAP elements gathering in the general area and reported to Konduga forward military base for immediate action.

But Konduga for tactical reasons reached out to 202 Bama for reinforcement which was gladly volunteered and they hit the road running down to embark on the clearance operation before driving into the ambush.

The remains of the commander Bama has since been ferried to Maiduguri, while the Commander Konduga and other wounded troops were rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for advance treatment.

Residents hinted that there was restriction of movement at Konduga Bama main road at about the time of the ambush till the end of the siege.

Our source added that that the clearance operation was a success as the insurgents suffered significant casualties during the exchange of gunfire between own troops and enemy.

The Nigerian Army was yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at the time of filing this report.

Insurgents ?ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno

Bandits abduct five worshippers, injure one in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have abducted five worshippers and injured one person during an early morning attack on Maradawa village in Rijiya District, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Zagazola learnt that the attack occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Thursday while residents were observing the Subhi (dawn) prayers.

The hoodlums reportedly opened fire on the worshippers, wounding one person before abducting five others to an unknown destination.

Troops later visited the scene, and the injured victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The troops have been deployed to the area and is currently on the trail of the attackers to rescue the victims and restore normalcy.

Bandits abduct five worshippers, injure one in Zamfara

Bandits abduct 11 children from farm in Bungudu, Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have abducted 11 children while working on a family farm in Ruwan Kaiwa village, Kekun Waje District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

Zagazola gathered that the attack occurred at about 11 a.m. on Thursday when the hoodlums, armed with dangerous weapons, stormed the farm belonging to one Nasiru Oli and whisked away his 11 children to an unknown destination.

Security forces have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, while efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims safely.

Bandits abduct 11 children from farm in Bungudu, Zamfara