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Boko Haram bomb maker killed by own IED in Borno

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Boko Haram bomb maker killed by own IED in Borno

By: Zagalola Makama

The Chief bomb maker and a high ranking terrorist, Awana Gaidam was killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device(IED) while trying to setup the deadly technology to use.

Military sources described this as a major breakthrough in the Nigerian military Operation in the North East.

The 39 year-old chief bomb maker, apart from his high status in the command structure of the Boko Haram terrorists, he was one of their capable hands involved in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

This explains that, with his death, all is not well within the Boko Haram terrorists camp.

Awana was believed to be responsible for plotting many IEDs attack on troops of Operation Hadin Kai during fighting patrols, along major highways between Maiduguri to Damboa, Bama to Pulka and Bita as well as Banki to Darajamal’s general area.

Intelligence Sources told revealed that the bomb struck his vehicle along Njumia and Arra in the Sambisa forest, on March 27, killing him instantly.

The sources said that Awana had planted bombs in strategic positions to fortified his camp within the sambisa forest but little did he knew that he plotted it against himself, which blew him and shattered his body into pieces.

Since 2022, Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province had carried out more than 90 indiscriminate attacks in the North East using Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).

The insurgents resorted to the use of IEDs as a result of the increased and sustained pressure by the joint efforts of the Nigerian Army, Air Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai with support of the combined troops of the Multination Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Niger, Cameroon and Chad in the LakeChad sub-region.

The killing of Awana, therefore represent a serious blow to operational capability of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, terrorists group.

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.

Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.

A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.

While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.

Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.

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Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

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Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected bandit attack was foiled by Nigerian troops in Gusau, Zamfara State, in the early hours of November 27, after gunmen stormed Bulunku Zamzam Hotel and areas behind NTA Samaru.

According to sources, the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged security operatives in a prolonged gun duel.

The confrontation forced the bandits to retreat, sustaining possible gunshot injuries. No abduction or casualties were recorded during the incident.

Patrols and monitoring remain active in the area to prevent further criminal activities and ensure public safety.

Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

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Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

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Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A clash between farmers and herders in Bursali village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on November 26 resulted in the death of an unidentified herder and the arrest of six suspects.

Zagazola Makama learnt that at about 1100 hours, nomadic Fulani herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed into local farms, destroying crops and sparking an altercation with residents.

The confrontation escalated, leading to the death of a herder.

Police intervened to restore order and have arrested six individuals in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the area is currently under close monitoring as investigations continue.

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