Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:20 a.m. on May 6 by troops of Sector 4 deployed at Gashish following credible intelligence.

The sources said the operation was carried out at Kara village in Barkin Ladi LGA.

According to the sources, the suspect was arrested during a targeted operation based on actionable intelligence on criminal activities within the area.

“The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action,” the sources said.

The military added that troops had continued to intensify intelligence-driven operations across Plateau to curb kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities threatening peace in affected communities.

Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Plateau

Troops Foil Suspected Terrorists Activities in Sokoto Communities

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have responded to reports of suspected terrorists activities in parts of Sokoto State.

Sources disclosed that troops of 8 Division Garrison deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gandi were mobilised at about 11:15 a.m. on May 5 following intelligence reports on terrorists activities at Dankalmawan and Kurukuru villages.

The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the affected communities and conducted clearance operations in the general area.

According to the sources, no contact was made with the suspected terrorists as they fled before the arrival of troops.

“Troops responded promptly to the information and dominated the area to deny the criminals freedom of action,” the sources said.

The military added that surveillance and patrols had been intensified in the affected communities and adjoining areas to forestall further threats.

The sources reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustaining offensive and clearance operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-West region.

Troops Foil Suspected Terrorists Activities in Sokoto Communities

Troops Neutralise Three Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara Fighting Patrol

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Sources disclosed on Wednesday that the operation was carried out in the early hours of the day as troops intensified clearance operations against terrorist elements operating within the state.

According to the sources, the troops embarked on the fighting patrol at about 5:30 a.m., covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages during the operation.

The sources said contact was established with terrorists at Dumburum village, leading to a gun battle between troops and the armed elements.

“During the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered several weapons and ammunition,” the sources said.

Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one SK-21 A1 machine gun, one locally fabricated handgun, six AK-47 magazines and one FN rifle magazine.

The troops also recovered 123 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 179 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition on links and 269 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

Military sources added that no casualty was recorded among the troops during the operation.

The sources said troops had continued aggressive patrols and clearance operations across troubled communities to deny terrorists freedom of movement and restore security in the affected areas.

They added that the general security situation within the operational area remained under control, while efforts to track fleeing terrorists were ongoing.

Troops Neutralise Three Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara Fighting Patrol