Troops Foil Terrorists’ Attack Mission in Samfara, Recover Weapon, Motorcycles

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division Garrison, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted an attempt by suspected terrorists to launch an attack in Zamfara state, recovering a weapon, ammunition, motorcycles and other items.

Security sources disclosed that the troops, deployed for counter-terrorism operations, acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of terrorists towards Kwanar Jollof in Jangeru Village, Shinkafi area.

The sources said the troops tactically positioned themselves along the route and laid an ambush for the terrorists.

“Upon sighting the terrorists, the troops engaged them with a heavy volume of fire, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee into the surrounding area,” the sources said.

Items recovered from the scene included one PKT assault weapon, a cache of ammunition, two motorcycles, chains believed to have been intended for abducted victims, and eight pairs of military uniforms.

The sources noted that the recovery of military uniforms suggested that the terrorists may have intended to disguise themselves during their planned operation.

They added that the successful operation disrupted the terrorists’ plans to wreak havoc in the area and underscored the effectiveness of intelligence-driven military operations.

According to the sources, troops are currently exploiting the general area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent any further threat to residents.

The military reassured residents of its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist and criminal elements across the North-West region.

Troops Foil Terrorists’ Attack Mission in Samfara, Recover Weapon, Motorcycles

Police Launch Manhunt After Officer Attacked, Robbed in Ogun

By: Zagazola Makama

The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected hoodlums who attacked and robbed a police officer along the Dangote–Eggua Express Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources said the incident was reported at the Igbogila Division by ASP Abimiku Ewuga Wahala, a Patrol and Guard officer attached to the Area Command, Ayetoro.

According to sources, the officer was travelling from Ayetoro to Igbogila on June 14 when he was ambushed by four armed hoodlums between Olu-Omo Petrol Station and Iya Shadia Junction.

The attackers, armed with sticks and cutlasses, allegedly assaulted the officer and left him unconscious before fleeing with his belongings.

Items stolen during the attack included a Boxer motorcycle with registration number OGUN AKM 658 UV, which the officer had borrowed from a friend, his police uniforms and accoutrements, a Tecno T303 mobile phone and a Tecno Pop 7 Android phone.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) led a team of detectives to the scene as part of efforts to track down the suspects.

Police authorities said investigations were ongoing and efforts had been intensified to arrest the perpetrators and recover the stolen items.

The command urged members of the public with useful information to assist security agencies in apprehending those responsible for the attack.

Police Launch Manhunt After Officer Attacked, Robbed in Ogun

Fulani bandits Kill 18 in Fresh Attack on Plateau Communities

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed Fulani bandits have reportedly killed 18 persons in a fresh attack on Kawel and Kopkon communities in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources said that the troops of Sector 5 under Operation Enduring Peace responded to the coordinated attack at about 1:20 a.m. on June 20.

According to sources, the assailants invaded Kawel and Kopkon villages, shooting sporadically before fleeing the scene prior to the arrival of security forces.

Upon arrival, troops discovered 12 bodies in Kawel village and six bodies in Kopkon village, bringing the total number of fatalities to 18.

The attackers had reportedly escaped before troops could make contact.

The sources stated that troops immediately launched offensive operations in the general area aimed at tracking and apprehending the fleeing suspects.

Plateau State has continued to witnessed a series of violent incidents across some local government areas, including Bokkos and Riyom, where farmers and herders clashes continued to escalate resulting in multiple fatalities, despite response by the security agencies.

Operation Enduring has intensified patrols and security deployments in parts of Plateau State following recurring attacks in some rural communities.

Fulani bandits Kill 18 in Fresh Attack on Plateau Communities