Troops neutralise 12 terrorists, recover weapons in borno operations

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and other security outfits, have neutralised 12 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a series of offensive operations in Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the long-range tactical operations were carried out between Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 in Tamsu Ngamdu, Dalakaleri, Gaza and Loskori Kura villages.

According to the sources , troops made contact with the insurgents at Loskori Kura, where 12 of the terrorists were neutralised after a fierce gun battle.

“Six AK-47 rifles, eight magazines loaded with rounds of ammunition, and a cache of assorted drugs were recovered. Some of the terrorists were observed to be receiving treatment from injuries sustained in an earlier encounter with troops the previous day,” the report said.

The sources added that the operation had successfully degraded terrorist in the general area, disrupting their mobility and access to logistics.

The Nigerian military has intensified ground and air offensives in the North-East theatre in recent months, targeting terrorist enclaves in the Sambisa Forest, Lake Chad Basin and Mandara Mountains.
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Security forces intensify patrols along Abuja-Kaduna highway, rail corridor

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces intensified patrols along the Abuja–Kaduna highway and the Kaduna–Abuja train corridor to ensure the safety of commuters.

Patrol teams had been mobilised and placed on red alert to maintain 24-hour visibility along the highway and train routes.

hourly situation reports are to be rendered, while joint patrols are being conducted in collaboration with other sister security agencies.

“The train track line is fortified, while the Rigasa train station and sub-stations are adequately secured,” said the sources.

The authority assured residents and travellers of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.

Security forces intensify patrols along Abuja-Kaduna highway, rail corridor

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Marabar Kankara and Unguwar Tashan Gemu villages in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 when a group of armed bandits attempted to invade the communities.

“On receiving information, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with police operatives and community watch groups, swiftly mobilised to the area.

“The troops blocked all entry and exit routes, engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, and successfully repelled the attack,” said the sources.

The sources added that the bandits, facing heavy firepower, retreated with casualties, while the troops conducted a clearance operation to track down the fleeing attackers.

The sources said normalcy had been restored in the affected communities, while patrols and surveillance had been intensified to forestall further attacks.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Katsina