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Boko Haram insurgents kills COCIN Pastor and five others in Yobe

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Boko Haram insurgents kills COCIN Pastor and five others in Yobe

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents have killed Pastor Luka Levong, of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Geidam council area of Yobe state.

Five others who could not escape from the insurgents were equally gunned down to their early demise in the same vicinity in Kwari village of Geidam.

Some of the members who later took the six corpses to the Specialist Hospital Geidam said that the attackers invaded their village around 2am last Friday and shot the Pastor and his Church Treasurer, Maina Abdullahi.

Other members of the general area in Kwari village were also killed in their homes in a serial manner before the arrival of troops.

Eyewitnesses told reporters on phone that several homes were burnt down in their trail including the COCIN Church in Kwari while several vehicles were also set ablaze.

Geidam council area is a border town about 177 km away from the state capital Damaturu which hosts the sector 2 command headquarters of operation Hadin Kai which coordinates the vast arena of land in Yobe.

COCIN President Amos Mohzo was said to be busy holding a seminar for his Pastors in his native Borno State at Krikasama area of the capital when news of the sad development was brought to his notice.

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Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe

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Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered additional arms and ammunition during follow-up clearance operations after a recent terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State.

Security sources said the troops conducted a sweep of the general area of contact at about 8:00 a.m. as part of ongoing exploitation operations aimed at tracking fleeing insurgents.

During the search, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 178910, one magazine and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the terrorists while escaping from the scene.

The sources said the recovered items had been secured, adding that no further enemy contact was made during the operation.

They added that troops would continue follow-up exploitation operations in the area, noting that the general security situation remains fluid but under control, with troops maintaining high morale and operational effectiveness.

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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Kaduna

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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 1 Division Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a civilian in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred in the early hours of April 26 at about 3:00 a.m., when troops on night patrol at Sanga responded to reports of sporadic gunshots along Ungwan Mohammadu village road.

The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the scene and made contact with suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a firefight that forced the criminals to flee.

According to the sources, one civilian who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident was rescued by the troops.

The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital in Fadan Karshi for medical attention and is currently receiving treatment.

The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and are conducting follow-up operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.

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Troops arrest 10 suspects in Benue offensive operation

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Troops arrest 10 suspects in Benue offensive operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested 10 suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security sources told Zagazola that the operation was carried out in the early hours of April 25 at about 12:01 a.m. by troops deployed at Kyado.

The sources said the troops conducted a targeted offensive on a suspected terrorist enclave in the area, leading to the arrest of the 10 suspects.

According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended without incident and are currently in military custody for further investigation.

They added that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts and restore security in parts of Benue State.

The sources assured that troops will continue sustained offensive actions to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.

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