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Army repelled ambush kills Modu Tafjid, top IED  Specialist of ISWAP, 3 others

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Army repelled ambush kills Modu Tafjid, top IED  Specialist of ISWAP, 3 others

Army repelled ambush kills Modu Tafjid, top IED  Specialist of ISWAP, 3 others 

By Zagazola Makama

The troops of 25 Brigade Operation Hadin Kai on Sunday  obliterated Modu Tafjid a top Improvised Explosive(IED), Specialist of the Islamic State of West African (ISWAP), and three other terrorists in an ambush attack in the North East of  Borno state.

It was gathered that the troops in conjunction with the Civilians Joint Task Force killed insurgents  when they repelled an ambush Staged  by the ISWAP in Kumala village along Maiduguri-Damboa Road.

A top Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Terrorism Expert and Security Analyst in the LakeChad, that the terrorists detonated an Explosive in one of the patrol vehicles of the the troops which was followed by heavy gun firing.

The sources said that vigilante troops engaged the terrorists and assaulted the ambush site and defeated the terrorists after the heavy gun battle.

The sources said that Modu Tafjid an Improvised Explosive(IED), Specialist who led the ambush and three others were killed in the aftermath of the fight while several others terrorists escaped with bullet wounds.

He explained  that additional reinforcement were quickly mobilised to the scene from Damboa while the Nigeria Airforce Sky Hawk provided Air Cover and guided the troops who further exploited the ambush site.

He said that one soldier and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force that were wounded in action, were immediately evacuated to Damboa for treatment. 

The sources added that equipments recovered in the aftermath of the fight  included riffles, magazines, RPG TUBE 1, 36 hand grenade, IEDs making materials, 21 detonators Cord, 21 detonators and fuse among other items. 

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.

Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.

Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.

The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.

They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a notorious criminal terrorizing residents of Vatt Community.

Security sources said that at about 4:10 p.m. on March 24, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, in collaboration with local residents, apprehended 40-year-old Suleiman Mohammed in Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area.

The suspect, known for causing fear and committing crimes in the community, was handed over to the Keystone Maijuju Division for necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to maintain law and order, protect lives, and ensure the safety of residents across Plateau State.

Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Pinau community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on March 26, when armed assailants attempted to strike the community.

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“No casualties were recorded during the encounter, and troops are currently conducting thorough exploitation of the area to ensure the safety of residents,” a security source said.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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