Troops humiliate ISWAP in Ngamdu, kill 15 terrorists in ngamdu battle

By: Zagazola Makama

In yet another demonstration of tactical superiority and resilience, troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 15 insurgents and uncovering their mass grave.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, was described by military sources as “one of the most daring but costly misadventures” by ISWAP fighters, who launched simultaneous assaults on troops from three different flanks.

According to reliable sources, the terrorists began the offensive from the Gonori axis around 3 a.m., apparently to divert troops’ attention from their main objective. The diversionary assault was swiftly contained by the gallant troops, forcing the attackers to retreat with casualties.

The second wave of attack, launched along the Maiduguri–Damaturu highway, involved the use of command Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), rocket-propelled grenades.

Despite the intensity of the assault, troops advancing from Benisheikh managed to charge through the ambush position, though one Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle sustained damage to its engine and tyres.

The third flank of the attack targeted Alpha Company’s defensive location near the main supply route, but despite minor infiltration into their outer perimeter, the soldiers held their ground firmly and neutralized several of the attackers in close-quarter combat.

The sources said four soldiers paid the supreme price while three were wounded in action during the encounter.

Subsequent intelligence gathered from local sources revealed that ISWAP fighters conducted a mass burial for 15 of their slain members at Bula Wura village near Wasaram, less than 24 hours after the failed operation.

“The attack was well-coordinated but the response was even more professional. The terrorists came in waves, using multiple tactics, but our men held their ground and made them pay heavily,” said one military sources.

The military has also intensified clearance operations along the Maiduguri–Damaturu highway after terrorists planted IEDs to delay reinforcements. The road was temporarily closed for demining operations to ensure the safety of commuters.

As the military continues to dominate the theatre of operations, local communities are beginning to express renewed confidence in the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, which have seen a steady decline in insurgent activities across major highways and rural settlements in recent months.

Troops humiliate ISWAP in Ngamdu, kill 15 terrorists in ngamdu battle

Bandits Kill 8 Civilian Joint Task Force Members in Zamfara Community

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits have killed eight members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Dan Lutu village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the CJTF were ambushed by the bandits while responding to a distress call on the bandits attempting to unleash terror on the residents

The victims, all members of the CJTF, were said to have bravely confronted the heavily armed bandits but were overpowered during a fierce exchange of gunfire.

Sources within the local vigilante network confirmed that the remains of the victims have been recovered and preparations are underway for their burial.

Bandits Kill 8 Civilian Joint Task Force Members in Zamfara Community

Herders attack in Monguno kills teenager, injures another

By: Zagazola Makama

A teenager was killed and another person injured in an attack by suspected herders at Kawuram Bush in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.

Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when herders allegedly moved their cattle into a farm belonging to Alhaji Kaumi Monguno and others, grazing on food crops. When the farmers tried to chase the cattle away, the herders reportedly attacked them with machetes and other weapons.

The victims were identified as Ali Goni, 15, who was fatally injured, and Modu Suri, 25, who sustained a bow-and-arrow wound to his left leg and is receiving treatment at General Hospital Monguno.

A combined team of the troops of Operation HADIN KAI,police tactical squads, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and hunters visited the scene, photographed the site, and evacuated the victims. The corpse of the deceased was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.

Sources said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators in collaboration with local herders’ groups and community leaders.

Herders attack in Monguno kills teenager, injures another