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Army troops, NAF repel ISWAP attack on New Marte, kill several terrorists in Airstrikes
Army troops, NAF repel ISWAP attack on New Marte, kill several terrorists in Airstrikes
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on New Marte in Borno State, killing several of the assailants.
Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama confirmed that the attack occurred at about 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday May 27, when an unconfirmed number of insurgents stormed the location of 50 Task Force Battalion in New Marte.
The troops, supported by a reinforcement team from the 24 Task Force Brigade Garrison and 134 Special Forces Battalion, swiftly engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle.
According to the report, the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation Hadin Kai provided aerial reconnaissance and offensive support, which played a decisive role in decimating a large number of fleeing insurgents.
The sources said the troops successfully repelled the assault and regained full control of the area, while an ongoing exploitation operation was being carried out to track down surviving elements and recover weapons and logistics used by the terrorists.
Two soldiers unfortunately paid the supreme price. Equipment casualties include damage to one gun truck and a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle tyre,” he said.
The military said additional details, including photographs from the operation, would follow.
The latest attack on New Marte comes amid increased military offensives in the Lake Chad and northern Borno axis, where ISWAP and Boko Haram factions have attempted to reestablish operational footholds.
Meanwhile, the general security situation in Borno remains under close surveillance, with continuous patrols and intelligence gathering aimed at preventing future incursions.
Army troops, NAF repel ISWAP attack on New Marte, kill several terrorists in Airstrikes
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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