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Army troops kill several ISWAP, discover IED making factory
Army troops kill several ISWAP, discover IED making factory
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops had succeeded in busting another ISWAP bomb making factory in Abulam – BUK, in Damboa LGA of Borno State, as a clearance operation to rid the state of remnants of the terrorists continued.
Steadily advancing in different corridors of the theatre towards identified enclaves, the dogged Special Forces troops in collaboration with HYBRID and Civilian Joint Task Force operating under the shared aspiration of the Operation Desert Sanity III, a subsidiary of Operation HADIN Kai made gradual but unprecedented incursions into the insurgents’ dens.
The week-long clearance operation through the troops of Sector 2, Special Forces Brigade of the Nigerian Army, CJTF in coordination with the Nigerian Air Force,was marked by series of encounters designed to decimate the terrorists from its stronghold in the Timbuktu Triangle, comprising Buk, Talala, Gorgi in dreaded Sambisa Forest.
Zagazola understands that during one of the troops’ advance, the troops met strong resistance from the terrorists, who laid Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the troops route of advance. The terrorists also attempted to attack the advancing troops.
The troops, however, brought superior firepower to bear on the insurgents, killing several of the fighters and forcing them to abandon their enclaves.
In BUK, the troops discovered the ISWAP bomb making factory with several IEDs materials, metals and ions.
The troops further advanced to the camp of Abu Aisha in Dusula, but the terrorists hastily withdrew and avoided making contact with the approaching troops.
Following the clearance operation, many strong enclaves that were occupied by the terrorists have been liberated and dominated by the troops forcing ISWAP commanders like Hanzala Kaid, Abu Ibrahim, Baa Idrissa, Rawana, Mallam Abubakar and Abu Aisha to flee toward the axis of Abba Gajiri and Bulabulin.
Army troops kill several ISWAP, discover IED making factory
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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