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Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
By: Zagazola Makama
A Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the insurgent, who operated under the notorious Boko Haram Commander Ali Ngulde in the Mandara Mountains, surrendered at about 1130 hours on March 1 to troops conducting piqueting duties along the Gwoza-Limankara Road.
He handed over one AK-47 rifle and a magazine containing seven rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The surrendered fighter cited intensified military operations, leadership oppression, injustice within the ranks, and a looming food crisis due to supply route blockages as reasons for his defection.
He further disclosed that many fighters trapped in the Mandara Mountains are willing to surrender but fear execution by their commanders.
He said “Many of our people wanted to lay down their arms but they fear that they will be killed by both our leaders and the Nigerian Military. I never thought that it was easy to lay down my gun and come out. I am sure when they see this they will start to run out from the bushes to surrender,”he said.
He urged remaining insurgents to lay down their arms, by renouncing terrorism.
The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody for profiling and further necessary actions.
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State, security sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday.
The attack occurred at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, when the assailants, reportedly in large numbers, quietly invaded the area and whisked away four individuals.
The victims have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel (surname unknown), and another yet-to-be-identified person.
Security operatives were mobilized to the scene immediately after receiving a distress call but the bandits had fled.
Security sources said that Efforts are ongoing to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims safely.
Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State
Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Zamfara and Sokoto Attacks
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have launched separate attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto States, killing one person and abducting an unspecified number of residents, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday.
In Zamfara State, the attack occurred at Unguwar S/Musulmi Village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area at about 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The assailants shot and killed a 60-year-old resident, Malam Rilwanu Liman, before abducting an unspecified number of people to an undisclosed location.
Similarly, in Sokoto State, armed bandits stormed Munki Village in Wurno Local Government Area at about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, firing sporadically before abducting a yet-to-be-determined number of residents.
Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Zamfara and Sokoto Attacks
Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed at least 10 people and injured one in an attack on a local mining site in Karaga Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 26 when a large number of insurgents stormed the mining site and opened fire on workers, but we received the news on Sunday March 2 due to lack of communication.
It was gathered that the gunmen arrived on motorcycles, shooting indiscriminately before targeting miners and local residents.
The victims were identified as: Lurwsnu Saidu (32), Zubairu Ibrahim (27), Tasiu Danlami (31), Zanaidu Ibrahim (36), Haliru Ibrahim (33), Abbas Abdulhamid (40), Uzairu Ibrahim (32), Umaru Aliyu (22), Dahiru Fadama (29), and Alheri Gambo (21, the only female victim).
Another victim, Sabiu Yakubu (25), sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand and is currently receiving treatment at Erena Comprehensive Health Centre.
The sources said that the assailants are part of a terrorist network operating in Shiroro LGA, where armed groups have repeatedly targeted mining sites, villages, and security personnel in recent months.
Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State
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