Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist group allegedly involved in transporting logistics items for insurgents in Borno.

A military source disclosed on Sunday that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Muhammad and Saidu Abdulazeez, were apprehended by troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion at a checkpoint along the Mandaragirau–Sabon Gari road in Borno State.

The source said the arrest was made at about 3:00 p.m. on June 20 during a routine checkpoint operation aimed at disrupting terrorist movements and supply networks within the North-East theatre.

According to the source, the suspects were intercepted while conveying items suspected to be intended for terrorist elements operating in the area.

Items recovered from them included a red Golf vehicle, 15 yards of clothing materials, a public address system, a school bag, a vacuum flask, a Tecno mobile phone, an Android phone, an OPay debit card and related transaction receipts.

“The suspects were arrested while transporting items suspected to be logistics supplies for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The recovered items and the suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and intelligence exploitation,” the source said.

The source added that the suspects and exhibits had been moved to Abogo Largema Cantonment, where security operatives were conducting further interrogation to determine possible links to terrorist networks and identify other collaborators.

Military authorities believe the arrest could provide useful intelligence on the movement of supplies, finances and personnel supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.

The source noted that the general security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, adding that troops continued to maintain a high level of vigilance in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Borno

Heavy military losses recorded in Niger as attacks claim 265 security personnel

By: Zagazola Makama

At least 265 members of Niger’s Defence and Security Forces (FDS), including senior officers, have reportedly been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across different parts of the country between June 17 and June 19.

According to security sources, one of the deadliest incidents occurred in Inates, where 101 soldiers were reported killed during an attack attributed to fighters of the Islamic State in the Sahel.

The sources said 52 of the victims had been buried in the Tillabéri Region, while 49 other soldiers who were initially declared missing had subsequently been presumed dead.

They added that 20 soldiers were reportedly taken captive during the attack.

The security sources further disclosed that the attacks formed part of a broader wave of violence that targeted several military positions across the country.

According to the sources, 107 soldiers were killed in Banibangou, while 24 others lost their lives in an attack in the capital, Niamey.

They also reported that 33 security personnel were killed in an attack on a military position in Madama, in northern Niger.

The cumulative death toll from the four attacks stands at 265 security personnel, making it one of the deadliest periods for Niger’s armed forces in recent years.

The attacks underscore the persistent security challenges facing Niger and other countries in the Sahel region, where armed groups linked to the Islamic State and al-Qaeda continue to intensify operations despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts.

As of the time of filing this report, Nigerien authorities had not issued an official statement confirming the casualty figures reported by the security sources.

The country has witnessed a surge in attacks against military.

Heavy military losses recorded in Niger as attacks claim 265 security personnel

Troops Neutralise Intruder Near Military Position in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade have neutralised a suspected intruder during a perimeter patrol in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on June 20 at Ngamdu, where troops were conducting routine security patrols around a military location.

The sources stated that the troops sighted a female intruder approaching the defensive perimeter of the position.

The suspect was subsequently neutralised near the parapet during the operation.

Military authorities said the patrol was completed successfully without any further security incident.

Ngamdu, located along a strategic corridor in Kaga Local Government Area, has remained an area of security interest due to ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai continue to maintain surveillance and conduct routine patrols aimed at preventing attacks and safeguarding military positions and surrounding communities.

Troops Neutralise Intruder Near Military Position in Borno