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Soldier came ranting, insulting UN air crew and Humanitarian workers before shooting – Eyewitness

….As Military Confirmed Incident in Borno

By: James Bwala

An eyewitness, who saw how some of the humanitarian workers escaped death following a brain seizure from a soldier fighting Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast Nigeria revealed that the soldier came ranting and raining insults 

on the UN air crew and humanitarians workers calling them all sorts of names before he started shooting.

The eyewitness, who pleaded not to be mentioned said he was at the base to deliver a message when trouble started living two soldiers dead and a humanitarian worker, who was latter identify as an international staff from Ethiopia.

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“All of a sudden he opened fire on the captain (pilot) who tried to escape.It is still uncertain if the pilot was injured or not. 

“After that he (soldier) turned towards the humanitarians and started firing. The humanitarians took to their heels and scampered for safety. 

According to him those ran in all directions creating chaos in the base as gunshot from the soldier rant the air.

“While they were running, one of the MDM staff (an expat) fell to the ground and the soldier came upon her and stabbed her with knife multiple times until she gave up the ghost. 

“The other humanitarians took to their heels all over the military base. 

“While the soldier was stabbing the expat, his fellow soldier tried to disarm him but unfortunately he was also stabbed to death. 

“The military authority immediately gave a standing order and the perpetrator (solider) was gunned down.” He said.

Also confirming the incident, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, confirmed the incident in a statement. 

 “The Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI regrets to inform the public of a sad occurrence at one of our military bases today. A soldier shot and killed a staff of one of the NGOs providing humanitarian support in the North East. 

“Same soldier also killed another soldier and injured the co-pilot of one of the UN helicopters. Own troops on the ground immediately neutralized the errant personnel”. 

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.

Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.

The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.

The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.

Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.

Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l

The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.

Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.

Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.

They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.

Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.

The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.

On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.

However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.

The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.

The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.

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