Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Adamawa, Search Ongoing for Others

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped victims during a search-and-rescue operation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the operation was launched at about 4:32 a.m. on May 3 following a distress call on a kidnapping incident in the Korpallama general area.

The sources disclosed that troops of B Company, 144 Battalion, deployed in Gulak, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilised to the location and conducted a search operation.

According to the sources, two victims—Barnabas Apagu, 12, and Ruth Apagu, 10—were successfully rescued during the operation.

They added that two other victims, identified as Rahila Apagu, 21, and Ijandri Apagu, 19, are still unaccounted for.

The sources further said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining victims, while security operations in the area have been intensified.

Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Adamawa, Search Ongoing for Others

Military Air Interdiction Destroys Terrorist Stronghold in Marte Axis

By Zagazola Makama

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have successful execution of an air interdiction mission targeting a террорист stronghold in the Tumbuns general area of Borno State.

Sources disclosed that the operation was carried out in the early hours of May 1 at about 5:35 a.m. by coordinated air assets with additional support from military drones platforms for battle damage assessment.

According to the source, the mission followed credible intelligence indicating significant terrorist activity around the Metele and Dogon Chukwu axis, including the presence of fortified structures and extensive trench systems.

The sources further revealed that confirmatory intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) conducted a day earlier identified an island location with prominent structures believed to serve as storage facilities, as well as multiple defensive trenches.

“During the mission, over 20 insurgents were observed within the targeted structures. All identified targets were subsequently engaged in successive passes using precision-guided munitions,” the sources said.

He noted that the strikes resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists elements and the destruction of their logistics bases and operational infrastructure.

Military Air Interdiction Destroys Terrorist Stronghold in Marte Axis

Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community

By Zagazola Makama

An incident of indiscriminate shooting by members of a hybrid security force has left one personnel and a civilian injured in Mandaragirau village in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on April 30 when members of the hybrid forces deployed under the 162 Amphibious Battalion allegedly discharged their weapons indiscriminately within the community.

The sources disclosed that the shooting resulted in injuries to one member of the hybrid force and a civilian who were both evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

According to the sources, the situation was promptly brought under control, while the erring personnel involved in the incident was arrested and taken into custody for further investigation.

They added that preliminary inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure appropriate disciplinary action.

Security authorities assured residents of the area that measures are being taken to prevent a recurrence and maintain order within the community.

Troops Investigate Indiscriminate Shooting Incident in Borno Community