Borno troops repel Boko Haram attack in Hawul, one killed

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled simultaneous attacks by ISWAP terrorists on Jihuhi and Harang villages in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving one person dead.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Jan. 27 at about 1630 hours, the terrorists invaded the villages, firing indiscriminately and setting several houses ablaze.

The attack fatally injured Adamu Inusa, also known as Daddy, 35, a member of the Hunters Group in Hawul.

He was evacuated to General Hospital Hawul, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary and will be released to his family for Islamic burial after clearance operations in the affected communities.

A combined team of troops of Operation HADIN KAI, police tactical units, and local Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)/Hunters groups responded promptly, engaging the terrorists and successfully repelling the attack.

The area remains under close monitoring as security forces continue clearance and patrol operations.

Borno troops repel Boko Haram attack in Hawul, one killed

Troops, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 7 of Operation OPEP, in collaboration with the Zango Kataf Police Area Command, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Forest Guards and local hunters, have rescued eight kidnapped victims from Badurum Kasa Forest in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A security source told Zagazola Makama that the successful operation was carried out on Jan. 28 following actionable intelligence on the hideout of the kidnappers.

According to the source, the joint team mobilised at about 4:23 p.m. and advanced into the forest, where they made contact with the criminals around 5:59 p.m.

“On sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled in disarray into the surrounding bushes,” the source said.

The source added that all the victims were rescued unharmed and immediately evacuated from the forest.

Those rescued were identified as Mrs Rashida Musa, Mrs Hafsat Nuhu, Mr Zakari Saleh, Miss Hasiya Yahaya, Mr Ahmed Yahaya, Mr Ibrahim Saiba, Miss Salma Yahaya and Mr Sophan Idris.

“They were all successfully reunited with their families after medical checks and initial debriefing,” the source said.

The troops have commenced follow-up operations to exploit the area and track down the fleeing suspects.

Troops, police rescue eight kidnap victims in Kaduna forest

Suspected herders kill man in fresh attack on Agagbe–Naka road

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed herders have killed a man along the Agagbe–Naka–Agatu road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

Sources told Zagazola hat the incident occurred on Jan. 27 at about 6:01 p.m.

According to the source, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Naka Division received a distress call from military personnel that one Iorsugh Genabe of Naka had been attacked and killed by suspected herder bandits while travelling along the road.

“The DPO immediately mobilised a patrol team alongside other tactical units and proceeded to the scene,” the source said.

The police added that the corpse of the victim was recovered and deposited at the Agagbe mortuary for autopsy.

“Efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and effect their arrest.

“The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the case for discreet investigation,” the source added.

The command said security had been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents.

Suspected herders kill man in fresh attack on Agagbe–Naka road