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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 Clear Terrorist Enclaves, Recover Items in Katsina Operation

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Troops Clear Terrorist Enclaves, Recover Items in Katsina Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have cleared suspected terrorist enclaves and recovered items during a coordinated offensive in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 8:00 a.m. on April 22 by troops of 17 Brigade in collaboration with members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), with support from the Air Component of the operation.

The troops reportedly cleared identified enclaves at Radawa, Farin Tafki and Kuka Damisa during the operation.

Items recovered include one empty AK-47 magazine, two motorcycles, a horse and a vehicle.

The recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further action.

The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist hideouts and restore security across Katsina State.

Troops Clear Terrorist Enclaves, Recover Items in Katsina Operation

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Troops Respond to Attack in Zamfara, IED Incident Recorded Without Casualties

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Troops Respond to Attack in Zamfara, IED Incident Recorded Without Casualties

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have responded to a terrorist attack around Zamfarawa outpost in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, while an improvised explosive device (IED) incident was also recorded along a nearby route.

Security sources said the troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danjibga, responded at about 10:10 p.m. on April 21 after receiving reports of gunfire around the outpost.

Following the engagement, a vehicle conveying grains to Danjibga reportedly triggered an IED along the Danjibga–Kunchin Kalgo axis.

The sources said no casualties were recorded from the explosion.

They added that troops have intensified patrols and monitoring along the axis to forestall further incidents and ensure the safety of residents and road users.

Troops Respond to Attack in Zamfara, IED Incident Recorded Without Casualties

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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Collaborators in Niger Offensive Operation

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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Collaborators in Niger Offensive Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators during a joint offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 6:17 a.m. on April 22 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) Audu Fari and Babana.

The troops carried out coordinated operations across multiple locations including Kuble–Lumma–Swahi, Saminaka–Kanu, Sokomba–Kabe–Kerengi–Mirami, and the Babana general area.

According to the sources, the operation was aimed at dominating the area and denying criminal elements freedom of action within the Area of Responsibility.

During the exercise, three suspected collaborators were apprehended and are currently in military custody for further action.

The sources added that troops will sustain offensive operations to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across the area.

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