Crime
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.
Crime
Teenager died in Borno farmer, harder clash

Teenager died in Borno farmer, harder clash
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy has died during a clash between farmers and herders in Monguno Local Government Area of the state.
Sources confirm that at about 5:00 a.m. in Kawuram bush when some herders allegedly allowed their cattle to graze on farmlands belonging to residents of Abbari ward, Monguno.
According to sources, when the farmers attempted to drive the cattle away, the herders attacked them, inflicting fatal machete injuries on one Ali Goni, aged 15, and shooting another, Modu Suri, 25, with a bow and arrow.
A combined team of the military, police tactical units, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters visited the scene, evacuated the victims to the General Hospital in Monguno, where Goni was confirmed dead on arrival.
Suri, who sustained injuries, is currently receiving treatment and responding well, while the remains of Goni have been released to his family for burial in line with Islamic rites.
Teenager died in Borno farmer, harder clash
Crime
Herdsman, 36 cows shot dead in fresh unprovoked attack in Plateau

Herdsman, 36 cows shot dead in fresh unprovoked attack in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A herdsman has been killed and 36 cows shot dead by unknown assailants in a fresh attack at Ndinn village, Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident, which occurred on Monday evening, is the latest undocumented violent attacks that have continued to claim lives and property in parts of the state.

Witnesses said the attackers ambushed the herder, identified as Abubakar Alhaji Woda, while he was grazing his cattle, and shot him dead before opening fire on his herd, killing 36 cows on the spot.
Residents described the attack as unprovoked and expressed concern over the growing wave of insecurity in rural parts of Barkin Ladi and neighbouring local government areas.
They lamented that despite several similar attacks in recent weeks, no arrests have been made, and the perpetrators continue to operate with impunity.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the FUYODA Riyom chapter coordinator, Muhammad Saidu, described the attack as “a heartbreaking reminder of the persistent insecurity and injustice faced by peaceful Fulani communities in Plateau.”
“We strongly condemn this act of violence and call on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served,” Saidu said.
He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and called on the government to take decisive steps to restore confidence among pastoral communities who continue to suffer silent losses in the ongoing communal crisis.
“May Almighty Allah grant Abubakar Alhaji Woda Jannatul Firdaus, forgive his shortcomings, and comfort his family with patience and strength during this difficult time,” he added.
However, as of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Plateau State Government or security agencies regarding the attack.

Zagazola report that the recurring cycle of violence in Plateau State has often been reported only from the angle of reprisals, while several attacks on herders go undocumented or receive limited attention.
Community leaders have called on security operatives to fish out the perpetrators and ensure justice is served to prevent further escalation of hostilities in the area.
Herdsman, 36 cows shot dead in fresh unprovoked attack in Plateau
Crime
Again, Two Fulani women boy killed in fresh attack by Berom Militia along Mangu road, Plateau

Again, Two Fulani women boy killed in fresh attack by Berom Militia along Mangu road, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men suspected to be members of a Berom militia have reportedly killed two Fulani women and a young boy in a fresh attack along the Mangu Road, near the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims were travelling in a commercial vehicle on Wednesday evening when they were stopped by the attackers, forced out of the car, and shot dead on the spot.
The incident is the latest in what residents describe as a disturbing and unprovoked pattern of targeted attacks against peaceful Fulani communities in parts of Plateau, particularly in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas.
Community sources lamented that such attacks have become recurrent but rarely attract public condemnation or decisive government response, unlike reprisal incidents that often dominate media headlines.
They accused the state authorities of selective silence and inaction, noting that despite the frequency of these killings, little effort has been made to arrest or prosecute the perpetrators, many of whom are reportedly well known in the affected communities.
A youth leader in the area, who pleaded anonymity for security reasons, said the persistent attacks were pushing the communities toward despair.
“We have lost count of our people killed in unprovoked assaults. Sadly, the moment there is a reprisal, that is when the world takes notice. The government must rise above bias and protect everyone equally,” he said.
Security sources confirmed increased tension in the area following the latest killings, warning that unless prompt measures are taken, reprisal attacks could further escalate the fragile security situation in the state.
The Government of the state and Plateau State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement as of the time of filing this report.
Again, Two Fulani women boy killed in fresh attack by Berom Militia along Mangu road, Plateau
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