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Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
…Bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies…
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed two police officers, four civilians, and abducted at least five people in two separate attacks on Unguwar Baki village and Sheme town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the first attack occurred on February 27 at about 5:30 p.m. when about 200 heavily armed bandits stormed Unguwar Baki village, firing sporadically.
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, the police and the vigilante and swiftly mobilized to engage the attackers in a fierce gun battle. The security forces forced the bandits to retreat into the bush, but not before suffering casualties.
Among the fallen security personnel were Inspector Mainasara Usman (and Corporal Abubakar Iliyasu of the 27 Police Mobile Force (PMF), who were on special duty at Kadisau village. The attackers carted away one AK-47 rifle and one Type 06 rifle along with 60 rounds of live ammunition.
Additionally, four civilians, including Jibrin Yahuza, a staff member of the Katsina State Water Corporation (KSCWC), were killed in the attack. Intelligence sources revealed that the bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies on their motorcycles.
“The bandits faced strong resistance from security forces, and many of them were neutralized. Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing criminals and recover the stolen rifles.” Said a Security source involved in the battle.
Five Kidnapped in Sheme Attack, Vigilante Leader Missing
In a separate attack on Sheme town, bandits armed with sophisticated weapons stormed the community around 1:50 a.m. on February 28, firing indiscriminately.
The joint operatives were again deployed to counter the attack. Upon sighting security forces, the bandits fled into the nearby Shawu Forest, taking at least five kidnapped victims with them.
During the exchange, a local vigilante member, Ado Isiyaku, 40, sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach and was rushed to Sheme Primary Health Center, where he is responding to treatment.
Meanwhile, the commander of the local vigilante group, Hassan Bajoga Sheme, 45, has been declared missing, with security forces launching a search-and-rescue operation to locate him.
Authorities have assured residents that efforts are being intensified to track down the attackers and rescue the abducted victims.
“We are actively pursuing the criminals. Additional troops have been deployed, and we will ensure these terrorists face justice.”he said.
Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
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