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Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised five Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a fierce encounter in the Magumeri axis of Borno State, as part of ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the movement of terrorists marauding around Goni Dunari village in two vehicles and on foot, setting houses ablaze.
Acting promptly on the intelligence, the troops, in collaboration with the Magumeri Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), embarked on an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the fleeing insurgents.
The sources said that on approaching the terrorists’ location, the insurgents attempted to escape toward Damjiyakiri village, prompting a sustained pursuit that lasted over four hours.
Upon making contact, the troops swiftly deployed into assault formation and opened fire on the fleeing terrorists, killing five on the spot while others scattered in disarray, many of them believed to be wounded judging from blood trails observed at the scene.
Items recovered from the encounter included one AK-47 rifle with registration number 06798, five magazines (three empty and two loaded), 31 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one Itel mobile phone, and a dagger.
The sources confirmed that the troops recorded no casualties during the operation, and all equipment remained intact. The patrol covered a total distance of 92 kilometres before returning to base.
Operation Desert Sanity IV, currently ongoing across parts of northern Borno, forms part of a broader offensive to eliminate remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists still hiding within the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin and the Magumeri–Kukawa–Gubio axis.
Security analysts say the continued success of ground patrols under Operation Hadin Kai reflects improved coordination between the Nigerian Army, Air Component and local vigilante forces, contributing to the sustained stability across liberated communities in the state.
Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
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Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
By Zagazola Makama
Recent air strikes by security forces in Borno State have eliminated key members of an insurgent Shura council, in what sources describe as a significant blow to the group’s leadership structure.
Security sources said the strikes, carried out about three to four days ago at a location west of Dogon Chukun, targeted a of senior insurgent figures.
The sources disclosed that three Shura council members were among those neutralised, alongside two senior field commanders known as “Munzirs” and several fighters believed to be serving as bodyguards.
According to the sources, the operation has disrupted the command hierarchy of the group, as the Shura council plays a central role in strategic decision-making and operational coordination.
According to the sources, another top figure identified as Yaa Bashir, also a senior member of the Shura council, sustained a serious thigh fracture in the strikes.
They further revealed that a foreign fighter identified as Abu Khalid, believed to be an Arab national, also suffered severe injuries during the same operation.
The sources added that efforts are ongoing to ascertain the identities of others affected while assessment of the full impact of the strikes continues.
They noted that the operation forms part of sustained efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to degrade insurgent leadership and disrupt their operational capabilities in the North-East.
Air Strikes Eliminate ISWAP Shura Council Members, Foreign fighter wounded in Major Blow to Insurgent Leadership
Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community
By Zagazola Makama
An incident of indiscriminate shooting by members of a hybrid security force has left one personnel and a civilian injured in Mandaragirau village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on April 30 when members of the hybrid forces deployed under the 162 Amphibious Battalion allegedly discharged their weapons indiscriminately within the community.
The sources disclosed that the shooting resulted in injuries to one member of the hybrid force and a civilian who were both evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
According to the sources, the situation was promptly brought under control, while the erring personnel involved in the incident was arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.
They added that preliminary inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure appropriate disciplinary action.
Security authorities assured residents of the area that measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence and maintain order within the community.
Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community
Troops Engage Terrorists, Encounter IEDs in Anambra Patrol Operation
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5 Operation Udo Ka have conducted a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, encountering suspected terrorists and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the operation.
Security sources said the patrol was carried out at about 10:30 a.m. on May 1 from Forward Operating Base Lilu, involving troops alongside other sister security agencies and local security formations.
The sources disclosed that the patrol covered the Eziorsu–Osunachu axis within Lilu community when troops came under fire from suspected terrorist elements.
According to the sources, the troops also encountered multiple IEDs planted along the route but were able to contain the situation and continue the operation.
They added that two soldiers sustained minor injuries during the encounter and were immediately stabilised.
The sources further said the area has been secured, with clearance operations ongoing to neutralise threats and ensure safe passage within the general area.
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