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8 CJTF arrested for Collaborating with Boko Haram in Borno

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8 CJTF arrested for Collaborating with Boko Haram in Borno

By: Zagalola Makama

The Troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, Operations Hadin Kai in Banki have  arrested eight members of the youth vigilante group, known as Civilian JTF accused of aiding activities of Boko Haram. They were said to be supplying logistics and welfare items to the terrorist group.

Before their arrest, the suspects actively operated as ‘terrorists intelligence’ and were involved in supplying different items including drugs, fuel, mosquito nets, noodles, among other items to terrorists. 

ABC NEWS learnt that luck ran out of the suspects while transacting a deal with the terrorists at a river in Yukami village in the outskirts of Banki in Bama LGA of Borno state, northeast Nigeria.

The sources said that  nefarious activities of the alleged terrorist collaborators, under the leadership of one Mohammed Dungus, have endangered troops on clearance operations around the fringes Banki.

The unfortunate sabotage of troops movement and position by Dungus and his cohorts made it possible for terrorists to attack the rear element of troops on patrol during operations at Gauri village on October 30. Though the attack was eventually repelled, there were serious casualties on both sides.

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The sources added  that investigation is however, ongoing with a view to  unravelling the network of the local collaborators, spies and other accomplices. 

It is on record that on many occasions, CJTF has been useful in spotting Boko Haram insurgents, repelling attacks and liberating towns and villages captured by Boko Haram. 

In addition, this group has been a vital link in the intelligence gathering network necessary for successful military  operations with hundreds of them killed in the process.

But despite their efforts in the terror war, there are some bad eggs engaging in nefarious activities and standing as obstacles in the Nigerian Military’s successful prosecution of the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP in the North East.

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Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack

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Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed robbers attacked Government Secondary School Yashe in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one night watchman and injuring another before escaping with a solar inverter.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when the hoodlums stormed the school and assaulted the security guards with machetes.

One of the watchmen, Abdullahi Sanusi, 50, died on the spot, while his colleague, Aliyu Ahmed, 65, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kankia General Hospital for treatment.

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Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home

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Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Kaduna have rescued a former Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Seimon Matthias, from a kidnap attempt at his Kagoro residence.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 14 at about 11:00 p.m. when an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Matthias’ residence, shooting sporadically in an attempt to abduct him.

However, the sound of gunfire attracted the attention of police officers and other security operatives stationed nearby, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.

The assailants, overwhelmed by superior firepower, abandoned their victim and fled to the mountains.

Police said the victim was rescued unhurt, and a joint operation involving the Army and Kaduna Vigilante Service (KadVS) was ongoing to flush out the criminals from the surrounding bush areas.

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Gunmen Kill Two NSCDC Officers, Cart Away Rifles in Abia

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Gunmen Kill Two NSCDC Officers, Cart Away Rifles in Abia

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have ambushed a patrol team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Obiakpu Obuzor, Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, killing two personnel and making away with their rifles.

It was gathered that the attack occurred on February 25, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m.

Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the deceased officers, identified as AIC Mohammed Bello Bako and CCE Justice Anyamele, were part of a six-man patrol team securing oil pipelines when they were ambushed by unknown armed men.

The attackers reportedly seized the officers’ AK-47 rifles with breach numbers 47-02736 and KAM-04171 before fleeing the scene.

The bodies of the slain officers have since been buried, while efforts by the NSCDC to track the assailants and recover the stolen weapons have so far been unsuccessful.

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