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Yobe Security Adviser Calls for Advanced Surveillance Technology to Defeat Boko Haram
Yobe Security Adviser Calls for Advanced Surveillance Technology to Defeat Boko Haram
By: Zagazola Makama
The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Government, Brig Gen Dahiru Abdulsalam has called on the Federal Government to invest heavily in modern surveillance technology and strategic international partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s counterinsurgency operations.
The adviser made the call during an interview with defence correspondents in Damaturu, stressing that technology would determine the next phase of the war against Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.
According to him, although troops of Operation HADIN KAI and other security agencies had recorded significant operational successes, the vast operational environment and evolving tactics of insurgents required stronger technological support.
“Where the military cannot physically go, technology is required,” he said.
The adviser explained that Yobe had been grappling with insurgency since 2009, with several local government areas bordering Borno State and transnational routes frequently exploited by terrorists for logistics movement and attacks.
He noted that despite sustained military offensives, insurgents still attempt to infiltrate communities at night through remote corridors and forest routes.
“From 7 p.m. until early morning, we remain awake monitoring movements because many of the logistics routes pass through Yobe State,” he said.
He commended troops, hunters and intelligence agencies for sustaining pressure on insurgents despite operational fatigue and repeated troop redeployments across various theatres nationwide.
“It is not easy to remain in the theatre of operation for years. Soldiers get tired and burned out, but they continue holding the line,” he stated.
The adviser said Nigeria’s security challenges had overstretched the military due to deployments across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
He therefore urged the Federal Government to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force and other internal security institutions to reduce pressure on the military.
According to him, surveillance systems, drones, sensors and modern monitoring equipment would significantly restrict terrorists’ freedom of movement and operational capacity.
“The moment terrorists move and they are observed immediately, they will lose freedom of action,” he said.
The adviser criticised what he described as a “vendor-driven procurement process,” arguing that security procurement should instead be based on operational needs identified by end users in the field.
He called for government-to-government strategic partnerships with technologically advanced countries capable of producing specialised surveillance and combat equipment tailored to Nigeria’s terrain and operational realities.
“We should partner with countries that have the capacity to produce equipment suitable for our own environment and security challenges,” he said.
He added that Nigeria currently lacked sufficient domestic technological capacity to independently develop advanced military surveillance systems required for modern counterterrorism warfare.
The adviser expressed optimism that with sustained military pressure, improved intelligence sharing and deployment of advanced surveillance technology, Boko Haram insurgency and other forms of violent criminality could be significantly degraded across the country.
He also reiterated the importance of continued support for local hunters, vigilantes and forest guards who assist troops in blocking infiltration routes and securing vulnerable rural communities.
Yobe Security Adviser Calls for Advanced Surveillance Technology to Defeat Boko Haram
Troops foil attack on commuters, kill eight terrorists in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 17 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with hybrid forces, have foiled a planned terrorist attack on commuters along the Kakumi–Guga Road in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, neutralising eight suspected terrorists.
Security sources disclosed that the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that armed terrorists loyal to a notorious kingpin, identified as Idi Abasu Aiki, were planning to attack motorists and other road users along the route.
According to the sources, the terrorists were sighted advancing towards the target area on five motorcycles, prompting troops and the hybrid forces to swiftly mobilise and establish a carefully coordinated ambush along their likely route.
The troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, during which eight of the assailants were neutralised.
Following the operation, the troops conducted exploitation of the area and recovered two AK-47 rifles and five motorcycles used by the terrorists.
The sources said troops have continued to dominate the general area through aggressive patrols and surveillance operations to forestall any retaliatory attacks against nearby communities and commuters.
The successful operation is part of ongoing efforts by Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorists freedom of movement and improve security across Katsina State and the wider North-West region.
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Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Supplier with Motorcycle Tyres in Yobe
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 233 Tank Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics supplier in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Zarami Ali, 27, a native of Ngirya Village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area, was arrested at about 1:30 p.m. on July 7 during an intelligence-led operation.
According to the sources, the suspect was found in possession of five motorcycle tyres, which preliminary investigation indicated were intended for delivery to Boko Haram fighters operating in Ngirya Village.
The recovered tyres and the suspect have been taken into the custody of the 233 Tank Battalion for further investigation and necessary action.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle terrorist logistics networks by intercepting supplies destined for insurgent enclaves across the North-East.
They added that sustained intelligence-driven operations targeting logistics suppliers and collaborators have continued to disrupt the movement of materials essential to the operations of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Supplier with Motorcycle Tyres in Yobe
Troops Arrest Wanted Suspect, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a wanted criminal and recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Adamawa State.
Sources said that the suspect, Umar Sani, 27, was apprehended by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical) in collaboration with local hunters in Gombi Local Government Area.
According to the sources, preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect had concealed an AK-47 rifle in his hometown of Kwashan, Toungo Local Government Area.
Acting on the information, troops deployed a patrol team to the community, where they recovered the assault rifle along with 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and two AK-47 magazines.
The sources said the suspect and the recovered weapon had been taken into military custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
They noted that the arrest was part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations by Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt criminal and terrorist networks operating within the North-East and adjoining areas.
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