Crime
Boko Haram killed 35 ISWAP terrorists in latest rival clashes, destroy two enclaves
Boko Haram killed 35 ISWAP terrorists in latest rival clashes, destroy two enclaves
By Zagazola Makama
The Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād terrorists group have dislodged the Islamic and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), in two of its strongholds in the North East of Lake Chad, after killing atleast 35 Jihadist.
The sustained intensified attacks in the rival camps was spearheaded by the Boko Haram Leader, ABU UMAIMAH or BAKOURA DORO in company of four Commanders and several other fighters.
The attack which began in the North of Kayowa and, Toumbun Gini, in the North East of Lake Chad, led killing of the 35 ISWAP fighters while many others were injured.
Intelligence Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad that the ruthless Boko Haram Leader also seize large number of weapons from the ISWAP terrorist, as they withdraw from their camps.
The sources said that a major market of the ISWAP at Toumbun Gini, had been captured by the JAS elements who are currently in the location.
Zagazola Understand that the fleeing terrorists were pursued by the rival faction towards the south of Kangarwa and Dogon Chuku in Baga LGA.
The Boko Haram terrorists had within the past weeks, inflicted heavy casualties in the camps of ISWAP in Sambisa Forest and the Lake Chad region, forcing ISWAP to take defensive positions.
On Dec. 31, attacks between rival factions of ISWAP and JAS that lasted 14hours at Toumbum Allura and Kangar areas, had led to the killing of scores fighters.
He explained that the sustained attacks force the ISWAP fighters to held a meeting
at Tumbun Murhu with
high profile ISWAP leaders comprising, Abubakar Chad, Bashir Ukasha and Abul Kaka- Alias Sa’ad in attendance.
According to the sources, Major issues discussed during the meeting was the inability of their organisation to carry out major attacks during the Yuletide season as ealier planned which was attributed to the clashes and attacks on its camps by the Boko Haram factions.
“The terrorists finally resolved to carry out series of attacks against the Boko Haram positions in the coming days in the Lake Chad axis and Gaizuwa, in Sambisa forest.
“The ISWAP are also seeking the support of foreign ISIS mercenaries from Mali, Burkina Faso and Somalia to lend them a helping hand in order to defeat the Boko Haram whom they considered as their immediate latest enemies,”said the sources.
Recalled that the Boko Haram fighters have directed it men to be determined and show courage in sustaining its fight against ISWAP while the ISWAP group vowed to fight more with the JAS faction than the security forces.
Boko Haram killed 35 ISWAP terrorists in latest rival clashes, destroy two enclaves
Three killed, two injured in Kwara reprisal attack on mining camp
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons were killed and two others injured when suspected hoodlums attacked a Fulani settlement in Gaa Fulani near Bankole, Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. on May 27, is believed to be a reprisal following the killing of one Shabba Ndabata, a Nupe man, at Ndabata mining site earlier in the day.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the camp, shooting sporadically and setting parts of the settlement ablaze.
In the ensuing violence, one Gambo Abubakar was reportedly burnt alive, while another victim, identified as Yabo, was shot dead. Two others, Abubakar Mohammad and Abubakar Tambaya, sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to Oke-Ode Maternity Hospital for treatment.
In response to the incident, a stakeholders’ peace meeting was held in the community involving Fulani and Nupe leaders to forestall further violence.
Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the attackers, while security operatives have intensified surveillance to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the area.
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Fulani–native clash claims 2 lives, razes 43 houses in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent communal clash between suspected Fulani youths and native residents in Horop District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, has left two persons dead and over 43 houses set ablaze.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the violence, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, began when suspected Fulani youths launched an attack on Mbor village, Kopmur Ward, at about 4:20 a.m., razing 25 houses and sparking a reprisal from native youths.
In the reprisal, eight houses belonging to Fulani residents were reportedly burnt along with a Peugeot vehicle.
The crisis escalated to Nina village, where suspected Fulani assailants killed one Matthew Yamusa, 40, and torched 10 additional houses in the Ngulot area of Horop District.
A Fulani man identified as Jibrin SNU was also killed by youths suspected to be from the native community in a retaliatory attack.
On receiving the distress report, the Nigerian Army troops, police and vigilantes to the scene.
The security forces engaged and repelled the attackers, while corpses were photographed and evacuated.
Also the Police authorities in Plateau have deployed additional tactical teams to the general area to restore calm and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
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127 villagers abducted, six killed in Kebbi bandit attack
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 127 persons have been abducted and six others killed following a bandit attack on Danmuntari and Ali villages in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Zagazola Makama understands that the attack, which occurred on May 27 at about 9 a.m., was reportedly carried out by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits who stormed the villages near the border with Zamfara State.
The sources confirmed the identities of those killed as: Malam Mudaha, Al’ameen Mohammed, Safwan Abubakar, Tanko Mohammed, Ibrahim Garba, Inno Mudaha (female).
The victims’ corpses were recovered and later released to their families for burial after undergoing autopsy at the General Hospital, Wasagu.
Police sources said that due to the nature of the terrain, response was delayed but a combined troops comprising the Army, Police Tactical Unit, and local vigilantes has now been deployed for rescue operations.
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