Gunmen kill two, one missing in Sokoto village attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected terrorists have killed two civilians and left one person missing after an attack on Bargaja Village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, security sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of March 15 when armed men infiltrated the community and carried out the attack before fleeing the area.

Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army operating under the Garrison responded to the incident at about 1:28 a.m. after receiving reports of the attack.

On arrival, the troops confirmed that two civilians had been killed, while another resident was declared missing. The soldiers immediately launched a pursuit operation, but no contact was made with the attackers.

The troops have since intensified aggressive patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and deny the assailants freedom of movement.

Residents were also advised to promptly report suspicious activities to enable security forces respond swiftly to threats.

Gunmen kill two, one missing in Sokoto village attack

Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have engaged suspected terrorists and recovered a rifle and a motorcycle during separate operations in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas of Katsina State, security sources said.

Sources disclosed that at about 7:45 a.m. on March 15, troops of 17 Brigade Nigerian Army operating from Forward Operating Base Mabai made contact with suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol along the Kankara–Mabai Road.

The encounter occurred around Ruwan Lafia crossing point, where the troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to flee and abandoning a motorcycle, which has been taken into custody.

In a related development, troops from Forward Operating Base Malumfashi responded to intelligence on terrorist activities at Ruwan Sanyi Village in Malumfashi LGA at about 11:10 p.m. on March 14.

On arrival, the troops engaged the terrorists, who fled with gunshot wounds as indicated by blood stains found on a recovered motorcycle. During subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Security sources said troops continue to dominate the general area to deny the terrorists freedom of action.

Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations

Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be

By: Zagazola Manama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.

According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.

The troops immediately reinforced their positions and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, successfully repelling the ambush.

Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents who fled fo the forest.

Military authorities say clearance and patrol operations are continuing in the area to prevent further attacks and maintain security along the corridor.

Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be