Crime
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in gun trucks and motorcycles attacked Njilang Community and killed three people in Chibok Council of Borno state.
The insurgents also torched some houses, after snatching food items and other household goods and fled towards the Sambisa Forest.
Confirming the incident, yesterday (Tuesday), in Maiduguri, the Council Chairman, Umar Ibrahim, disclosed: “An unspecified number of armed Boko Haram members attacked the village in the early hours of Monday.”
He added that the insurgents commenced shooting sporadically into the air and killed three villagers, before setting some of the houses ablaze.
Also, there is an unconfirmed report that dozens of motorists and commuters were killed after two trucks overran an Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted along the Maiduguri-Damboa road.
The road, which was recently reopened by the military, is plied in an escort of motorists and commuters to Damboa, Chibok, Biu and Askira communities in the state.
The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj-Gen. Christopher Musa, appealed to the Federal and state government to fix the Maiduguri-Biu road.
He noted that bad roads fuel Boko Haram insurgency and delays Nigerian Army responses to communities’ various distress calls on attacks and ambushes.
According to him, the rebuild of Maiduguri-Biu, Maiduguri-Monguno and the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gambouru roads could prevent the planting of IEDs.
Governor Babagana Zulum, had on several occasions assured that the road was secured for motorists to ply.
Adamu Yahaya, who survived the multiple explosions on the road, said: “The terrorists targeted some the trucks conveying foodstuff for massive offloads and looted them into the Sambisa Forest.”
Boko Haram kills three people in Borno community
Troops crush ISWAP terrorists after deadly attack on Darajamal community in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Residents of Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State are still reeling from a bloody attack launched by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, even as combined troops of Operation Hadin Kai responded swiftly to neutralise the perpetrators.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred on Friday night when the terrorists stormed the remote community, unleashing violence that claimed the lives of several villagers.
Witnesses said the attackers invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among residents who fled into nearby bushes for safety.
A security source told Zagazola Makama that troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Air Component, immediately mobilised after receiving distress calls from the area.
“Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft were deployed and tracked the terrorists as they attempted to flee northwards from Darajamal after the attack. The aircrew confirmed the presence of friendly forces in the area before engaging the fleeing terrorists with successive airstrikes.
“Over 30 of the insurgents were neutralised in the strikes, while ground reinforcements secured the community shortly after the bombardment,” the source said, as more terrorists fatalities are still being counted.
It was gathered that the coordinated air and ground operation prevented the insurgents from regrouping, forcing survivors of the attack to retreat deeper into the Sambisa forest.
Security sources confirmed that calm had been restored to Darajamal, adding that search operations were ongoing in nearby villages to reassure displaced residents and forestall any reprisal attacks.
Meanwhile, humanitarian workers have expressed concern over the plight of survivors who lost loved ones and properties in the initial assault before troops intervened. Aid groups say immediate relief, including food, medical support, and psychosocial care, will be critical for the affected community.
Governor Babagana Zulum and the Military High Command are expected to visit Darajamal to access the current situation.
Troops crush ISWAP terrorists after deadly attack on Darajamal community in Borno
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 when local vigilantes in Dukku town handed them over to troops on routine patrol along the Rijau–Duku axis.
The suspects were identified as Mohammed Mohammed, 30, Babe Sanda, 25, and Buba Matilo, 25.
According to the sources, the suspects confessed to abducting two locals from Dukku town and taking them to a terrorist hideout in Duku Forest.
The suspects are currently in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Niger State
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