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Army, others assure NYSC of seamless exercise as camp reopen tomorrow in Borno

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Army, others assure NYSC of seamless exercise as camp reopen tomorrow in Borno

By: Omirin Joshua

National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has reiterated that it has received a huge commitment from security agencies from within and outside to ensure smooth orientation exercises following 12 years of absence in Borno State.

NYSC State Coordinator, Comrade Mohammed Adamu Jiya affirmed this while responding to questions from Daily Trust in Maiduguri yesterday that the reopening of camp in Borno state is a national issue.

Our Correspondent who visited the camp gathered that a total of 1,161 corps members are expected at the renovated Arabic Teachers College (ATC) camp slated for Friday (today) in Maiduguri, which has tight security, hostels, as well as water and electricity supplies for the corps members. 

“I can tell you that we are 100 per cent ready, if you go round we see that hostels are cleaned up and corp members have started arriving. Tomorrow we kick up the registration. 

“The reopening of camps in Borno State is a national issue and so the government is taking it nationally, and Borno state government is working hard to ensure things go well, the security agencies within and outside Borno State are being informed and directed to be more vigilant than usual. 

“We have received a lot of assurances from Threatre Commanders, General Commanding officers Army, Police and others because their men have been deployed. We are satisfied with security architectures on the ground,” he assured.

Earlier, General Commanding Officer 7 Division of Nigeria Army, Maj. Gen. PP Malla has assured that the exercise would be given top priority and he set up necessary measures to ensure adequate security for all corp members in Borno State.

Maj Gen Malla added that a strong signal has been received from high command to provide adequate before and during the exercise.

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack on Mada, Kill Four in Zamfara

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack on Mada, Kill Four in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAR YANMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes, repelled another attack by bandits on Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing four of the assailants.

The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m. on Friday, was the latest in a series of retaliatory assaults on the town by bandits following the killing of a notorious kingpin in the area.

A security source told Zagazola Makama that the troops, acting on intelligence, swiftly engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat into the forest with gunshot wounds.

“The bandits stormed the town in an attempt to unleash terror, but the security forces and vigilantes responded effectively. We neutralized four of them, while others escaped with injuries,” the source said.

A resident identified as Naziru Bakanike Mada sustained a gunshot wound on his shoulder during the confrontation and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Zagazola report that Friday’s attack marked at least the fourth attempt by the bandits to overrun Mada in revenge for the killing of notorious bandit leader, Alhaji Sani Dan Garin Bawo, by security forces in an earlier military operation.

Since March 11, to date, fighters loyal to neutralized kingpin headed bandits Dogo Hamza have carried out a large-scale retaliatory attack on Mada. However, security forces have consistently repelled their incursions, inflicting heavy casualties on them.

“Mada is their burial ground, let them keep coming and continue trying their luck and we shall continue sending them to their maker,”said a military official.

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Army Troops Neutralize 12 Terrorists including a Bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo in Katsina, capture 7 motorcycles

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Army Troops Neutralize 12 Terrorists including a Bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo in Katsina, capture 7 motorcycles

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA conducting a fighting patrol in Maigora village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, have successfully neutralized 12 terrorists and capturing multiple motorcycles used by the assailants.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that that the terrorists were neutralized on Friday when the armed bandits stormed the village around 12:30 p.m.

However, troops in the vicinity swiftly responded, engaging the attackers in a firefight that forced them to withdraw into nearby bushes.

In the initial encounter, troops neutralized five bandits and seized two motorcycles. During a follow-up operation, the fleeing bandits regrouped and launched a counterattack on the troops, who decisively repelled them and pursued them into the hills.

The security forces then engaged the retreating bandits with mortar fire, killing seven more and scattering the remaining fighters.

Further exploitation of the area led to the capture of seven additional motorcycles belonging to the terrorists.

Battle damaged assessments indicated that a key bandit leader, identified as Malum, sustained gunshot wounds during the engagement.

Meanwhile, sources confirmed that at least 12 bandits were buried on Friday evening, including a senior commander known as Dogo, who was neutralized during the operation.

As of Friday morning, security operatives have maintained dominance in the area to prevent any further incursion by the bandits.

Army Troops Neutralize 12 Terrorists including a Bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo in Katsina, capture 7 motorcycles

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Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects

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Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects

Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.

Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.

The victims were debriefed and handed over to their uncle, Mr. Caleb Mantau, to reunite them with their families.

Meanwhile, troops have launched a follow-up operation to track down and neutralize the fleeing kidnappers.

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