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AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid
AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid
…As Nigerians begged President Tinubu’s government to help evacuate them…
By: Zagazola Makama
A disturbing video has emerged showing the mass escape of African gold miners in the city of Tinzawatene, Algeria, after they were subjected to deadly shelling that killed dozens.
The attack, carried out by the Burkinabé authorities, targeted civilians—mainly migrants working at an artisanal gold mining site on July 30th—as a retaliation for the defeat of the Wagner militias. This raid resulted in the deaths of many and left dozens captured.
One of the survivors, in a video message, pleaded with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assistance, highlighting the dire conditions they are facing. “We are from Nigeria, Nigeria Gusau (Zamfara State), they threw dozens of bombs.
Many countless people have died. We have lost count of the numbers of deaths. We are seeking help. We are from Nigeria. We are pleading with Mr. President to come to our rescue. There is no water, no food here.”
Another victim described the situation as desperate, noting that countless people from Nigeria, Niger, and Mali had died. He stressed the need for immediate intervention due to the lack of food and water, stating, “Some are already dying of hunger. Some people from Niger have died, and we couldn’t even evacuate their corpses.
Recalled that the FAM and PMC Wagner had suffered significant losses, with estimates ranging from several dozen to 80 casualties. Equipment losses included six to seven vehicles, either destroyed or captured in Northern Mali following intense conflict between various factions, including government forces, separatist groups, and jihadist factions.
The area has seen significant clashes involving the Malian Armed Forces (FAM) and the Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner against the Azawad separatists and groups such as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
Government forces currently maintain control over the southern and central regions of Mali while the northern part of the country, particularly the area near the Algerian border, is predominantly controlled by Azawad separatists, with significant activity by JNIM and ISGS.
AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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