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Army troops kill several ISWAP, discover IED making factory

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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.

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Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno

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Troops intercept 11 youths with donkeys during patrol in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 68 Battalion have intercepted 11 youths during a routine patrol in Mallam Fatori area of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the interception occurred along the Bulagana–Cheisa axis on April 2 during ongoing clearance operations in the area.

According to the sources, the individuals were found moving in the area with 12 donkeys when they were stopped and briefly interrogated by troops.

The sources added that the youths were later handed over, alongside the animals, to relevant authorities in a neighbouring country for further necessary action.

The military said the patrol was part of sustained efforts to maintain security dominance and prevent exploitation of border communities by criminal elements.

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Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation

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Troops recover ammunition, logistics items in Kwara patrol operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 22 Brigade have recovered ammunition and other logistics items during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

A security source disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on April 2 at Daban Lema, where troops of the brigade, operating from the Patrol Base, encountered signs of suspected terrorist activities in a deserted location.

According to the source, the troops immediately carried out exploitation of the area, leading to the recovery of four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one empty PKT ammunition belt link.

Other items recovered include four mobile phones, two head warmers, two small solar panels, and assorted repair tools believed to have been used by the suspected terrorists.

The source added that the recovery indicates the presence and movement of suspected criminal elements within the area, noting that troops have intensified surveillance and patrols to deny them freedom of action.

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Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau

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Troops foil attack by Criminal Youths, rescue victims, arrest suspects in plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on residents at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A security source said the troops responded swiftly to a report of sporadic gunshots in the area at about 11:50 p.m. on April 2.

According to the source, upon arrival at the scene, the suspected criminals fled, abandoning their operation due to the prompt intervention of the troops.

He said the troops rescued two victims who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and immediately evacuated them to a hospital for medical attention.

The source further disclosed that two suspects, dressed in black attire, were arrested at the scene.

Items recovered from the suspects include a cutlass and a knife.

He added that the suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing members of the group.

Zagazola report that despite heightened security, there has been report of pocket of attacks in some communities.

The source reassured residents of the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely information to security agencies.

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