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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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Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village

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Herder killed, 40 cows rustled in Taraba village

By Zagazola Makama

A 30-year-old herder, Muazu Anaruwa, was killed and 40 cows rustled by suspected bandits in Kogon Dutse village, Old Muri district of Taraba State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident, which occurred on April 22, came to light after Muazu’s father, Alhaji Audu Anaruwa, reported that his son had gone out to graze their cattle but failed to return home.

Police operative later discovered Muazu’s body in the grazing area, bearing what appeared to be a bullet wound, while all the livestock were missing.

Local sources described the attack as a case of banditry and cattle rustling. The body of the deceased was evacuated to the Primary Healthcare Centre in Andami, where a medical officer confirmed his death.

He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

Police say efforts are ongoing within the local security network, including hunters and vigilantes, to track the perpetrators and recover the stolen cattle.

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Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja

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Police raids lead to arrest of 104 suspects in Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama

Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) carried out successful raids across multiple criminal hotspots on April 23, resulting in the arrest of 104 suspects.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the coordinated operation involved officers from Karshi, Kubwa, Kabusa, Nyanya, Lugbe, Utako, Maitama, Apo, Mpape, Karmo, Tungan Maje, and G/Lada Divisions.

During the raids, authorities recovered cutlasses, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and illicit drugs.

The arrested suspects, who have been profiled, are currently in custody, undergoing screening and interrogation. Those found to be involved in criminal activities will be charged to court.

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Man stabs fellow mentally unstable person to death in Delta

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Man stabs fellow mentally unstable person to death in Delta

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic incident occurred on April 22 in Aladja, Delta State, when Jerry David, a mentally unstable man, allegedly stabbed his fellow companion to death with a broken bottle.

Zagazola Makama understands that a violent altercation between two mentally unstable individuals in his house.

When security personnel arrived the scene discovered that Jerry David had stabbed his fellow resident multiple times on the left hand, rib, back of the head, and left shoulder, causing fatal injuries.

The victim, whose identity is still unknown, was confirmed dead from the injuries. The police evacuated the body and deposited it at Noble Mortuary in Owvian, pending autopsy.

Police sources say an investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to subject Jerry David to a mental evaluation to determine the appropriate course of action.

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