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How Military eliminated over 117 bandits in a devastating Airstikes in NW
How Military eliminated over 117 bandits in a devastating Airstikes in NW
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI under the command of the General officer Commanding 8 Division has eliminated over 100 bandits in a coordinated Airstrikes on the road Sageko Malekachi village in Kebbi state.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the Airstikes was achieved after intelligence report indicated massing up of bandits terrorists in MADADA in MARU LGA of ZAMFARA STATE in the afternoon of Tuesday 11 Oct 23.
The sources said that the bandits later moved towards Kebbi State with the intention of attacking troops’ locations as well as other soft targets in the state. But they later reversed in DAN GURGU village when they got information of blocking forces in BENA and MALEKACHI.
He said that the bandits later abandoned their evil missions and withdraw back towards DAN SADAU, MARU LGA of ZAMFARA State.
Consequently, the Air Force Component of Operation Hadarin Daji were deployed to trail and engaged them in DAN MANI between 0130 – 0230 hours, resulting to the elimination of over 100 bandits.
The troops also mobilized to the scene and nutrialised additional 17 bandits attempting to flee the scene.
17 motorcycles were burnt, 1 damaged Ak47 rifle recovered and 17 rounds of 7.2 MM Special Ammo recovered.
It was also discovered that a mass burial bandits were conducted in SANGEKO in NIGER State and BABBAN DOKA in MARU LGA of ZAMFARA State while several wounded bandits were intercepted
in BABBAN DOKA as at 121200A Oct 23.
The military leadership commend the troops for their vigor, resilient and prompt response to distress call which led to the mass elimination of the bandits.
How Military eliminated over 117 bandits in a devastating Airstikes in NW
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
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