CP Plateau engage stakeholders in Bokkos council area to address recent threats to the peace

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina, recently visited Bokkos council Area to engage with stakeholders, discuss peace building strategies and find possible ways to eliminate all threats to peace and security in the area.

The meeting which was attended by council Chairman, Amalau Samuel and his Management Team, as well as Community/Religious Leaders, Youth/Women Leaders, and Security Help Groups arrived at silent resolutions for the peace to remain intact during the yuletide period.

A statement from the police spokesman Alfred Alabo stated that during the meeting, discussions focused on salient issues such as the incessant attacks, farmer/herder clashes, and cattle/animal rustling in the council area.

The release noted that the stakeholders expressed their concerns over the rising levels of insecurity within the area even as they pleaded with the Commissioner of Police to help them ensure peace and calmness within the area.

The stake holders also pledged their support and cooperation to the Police in their efforts to enhance security and ensure the safety of residents in Bokkos area.

“They also agreed to work together through intelligence sharing, to identify and address the root causes of the security challenges facing some communities in the LGA.

“CP Adesina assured the stakeholders of his Command’s commitment to addressing the security challenges in Bokkos council area emphasizing the need for collaboration and information sharing between the Police and the community, to effectively combat crime and maintain peace in the area.

“He further assured them that efforts are being made to deploy additional manpower and logistics to major flashpoints within the area, to forestall any future threats.

“Chairman, Amalau Samuel while responding thanked the CP for his unflinching commitment towards attending to their needs and ensuring that Bokkos council area is peaceful and safe for all to live in.

“He assured the CP that the council Area under his watch will continue to support the Police, untill all criminal elements are flushed out.

“The chair warned all those who intend to cause mayhem especially during this festive period, to desist from such plans, as his administration will not fold it’s hand and watch them destroy the fragile peace currently being enjoyed.

“The Plateau State Police Command remains dedicated to its mandate of protecting lives and property in the state.” Noted the release.

CP Plateau engage stakeholders in Bokkos council area to address recent threats to the peace

15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly clash of supremacy between rival terrorist factions has claimed the lives of 15 Boko Haram fighters, with five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members sustaining injuries.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the confrontation occurred when ISWAP launched a coordinated attack on Boko Haram fighters loyal to the Bakura Buduma faction.

The assault, aimed at asserting dominance, led to significant losses on the Boko Haram side, with ISWAP fighters seizing an undisclosed number of weapons during the confrontation.

The incident marks the latest in a series of violent infightings between the two groups, which have been engaged in a bitter rivalry over resources, territorial control, and influence in the Lake Chad region.

Sources said that the clashes have intensified in recent months as both groups seek to expand their foothold in the area with the Boko Haram faction already gaining upper hand against the ISWAP.

15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare

MNJTF Troops Neutralize Six ISWAP Terrorists in Failed Attack on Darak Base

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully repelled an early morning attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on their base in Darak, Cameroon.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, launched at about 1:00 a.m., on Wednesday was met with swift resistance from the troops, leading to the deaths of at least six ISWAP fighters and injuries to four others.

The MNJTF, in a counter offensive operation, effectively thwarted the assault, leaving the terrorists with significant casualties while the troops recorded five injuries.

Meanwhile, intelligence sources have revealed major leadership shakeups within the ISWAP ranks. Abu Usman has reportedly been appointed as the new Fiye (leader) of Marte, replacing Abu Sale. Other notable changes include:

Further intelligence suggests that ISWAP is planning an attack on Wulgo in Marte Local Government Area, Borno State or Malam Fatori.

The group has reportedly acquired three additional gun trucks, making the numbers to their Guntrucks to be 10 from Kangarwa to bolster their operational capacity.

MNJTF Troops Neutralize Six ISWAP Terrorists in Failed Attack on Darak Base