Crime
Escalated ISWAP/Boko Haram Clashes Claim Over 100 Fighters
Escalated ISWAP/Boko Haram Clashes Claim Over 100 Fighters
By: Zagazola Makama
Fierce rivalry clashes between Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror groups escalated in the Lake Chad Basin over the last one week, claiming over 100 of the fighters of both groups.
From April 18 to April 24, the clashes between Boko Haram factions and ISWAP flared up across the riverine islands of the Tumbums, with the ISWAP gaining more footholds and dislodging the Boko Haram rival factions.
Shortly after ISWAP received a fresh consignment of weapons from Mali, through Niger to Dogon Chukwu Kangarwa, it declared a renewed war, issuing a stern directive to its fighters to completely exterminate the members of the JAS Buduma Boko Haram factions on April 18.
Prior to the clashes, Boko Haram JAS has moved several fighters from upper parts of the riverine Niger to take defensive positions in Kukawa in Borno, while another sets of armed fighters were moved to the Nigeria- Cameroon borders, occupying Dawashi, Dabar Wanzam, Kiri Bulla in Kukawa as well as Lokobili and Kandahar in Cameroon.
On its parts, ISWAP mounted on 20 water vessels, conveying 130 fighters to Doron Kirta Wulgo near Nigeria- Cameroon. More ISWAP fighters arrived from Kwalaram, while others trooped in from Ngala and Marte, in preparation for the major encounter.
The clash, which erupted on April 19, at Garin Mallam Ya’u, and Mallam Karamti when ISWAP led by Commander Akilu, led to the killing of several Boko Haram fighters.
The ISWAP elements later seized six of JAS Boko Haram’s motorcycles and destroyed them in the process.
In another encounter, JAS elements swiftly cordoned and captured about 15 ISWAP members at Tumbum Abuja. The clash however did not last long and subsided immediately after the capture of the rival counterpart.
On the same day, ISWAP fighters stormed Tumbum Allura, in Kukawa LGA and killed several Boko Haram fighters. ISWAP, however, lost a few of its fighters in the process while forcing the surviving JAS fighters to flee.
The ISWAP fighters chased the fleeing Boko Haram fighters to the axis of Kariya and Koleram in Kukawa, which led to another gun battle.
Again, the ISWAP fighters overpowered the rival group and killed scores of the Boko Haram fighters, including a top Commander, Khaid Allayi Gana.
Seventy armed JAS Boko Haram men later returned to Garin Mallam Ya’u to bury its neutralized Mujahedeens, while counting its losses and licking its wounds.
The intensified rival clashes forced about 10 Boko Haram fighters to surrender with arms to the troops of Sector 4, Multinational Joint Task Force at Nguiguimi, Diffa region, Niger Republic.
Two other fighters surrendered to troops of Sector 3, Multi National Joint Task Force(MNJTF) in Monguno.
The JAS group, led by Ibrahim Bakura Doro aka Bakaura Buduma, has remained a formidable enemy of ISWAP ever since Shekau’s death. It has repeatedly attacked ISWAP positions around the lake.
The ISWAP, on the other hand, have upscaled efforts to reclaim its position taken control by the JAS group.
Both ISWAP and JAS have lost more fighters from rival clashes with each other since 2021 than in confrontations with government security forces.
The incessant, and ever worsening, clashes between ISWAP and Boko Haram has continued to provide ampler opportunities for government security forces to seize, to craft strategies to exterminate the two rival groups and stamp out the terror scorching the Lake Chad Basin.
Escalated ISWAP/Boko Haram Clashes Claim Over 100 Fighters
Police officer killed by stray bullet during patrol in Adamawa
A Police Sources at the Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector who was killed by a stray bullet during a patrol operation along Song–Gombi Road in Song Local Government Area of the state.
The sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on May 25 during a routine patrol and stop-and-search operation conducted by operatives attached to the Safer Highway Patrol team.
According to him, the officers intercepted a tricycle passenger carrying a Dane gun and dressed in plain clothes. Upon questioning, the individual failed to provide a satisfactory explanation of his identity or authority to carry the weapon.
This led to an altercation, during which members of the Hunters and Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) reportedly mobilized to the scene and began firing shots into the air.
Tragically, Inspector Musa Kampani, was struck by a stray pellet during the chaos.
The Divisional Police Officer in Song promptly led a team to the scene. The injured officer was rushed to Cottage Hospital, Song, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The Hunters/Civilian JTF Commander, Adamu Zubairu, has been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter.
Police officer killed by stray bullet during patrol in Adamawa
Police repel attack, destroy bandits’ hideouts in Benue
By; Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command says its Tactical Teams have repelled a suspected bandit attack on Yelwata Settlement in the early hours of Sunday, destroying multiple hideouts in the process.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 12:22 a.m., prompting a swift response by security operatives who traced the attackers’ footmarks to a stream known as Ushongo.
According to the sources, the armed assailants, who had set up camp near the stream, opened fire on the advancing tactical team. However, the operatives held their ground and pushed forward, forcing the hoodlums to flee across the river into an unknown location.
During a subsequent operation, the security team combed the forest area using smoke canisters and successfully destroyed seven hideouts believed to have been used by the fleeing bandits.
The sources said the affected areas remain under close surveillance, with further operations ongoing to track down the suspects.
Police repel attack, destroy bandits’ hideouts in Benue
Police recover 40 suspected rustled cows in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Plateau State Police Command has recovered 40 cows suspected to have been rustled following a report by the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Bashar district.
Zagazola Makama was informed by security sources that the report, received on Sunday at about 12:30 p.m., indicated that the cows were sighted in Gaji Bashar village.
It was gathered that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bashar promptly mobilized a team to the location and successfully recovered the animals, which are now under police custody.
Sources at the command said investigations are ongoing in collaboration with local stakeholders to verify the rightful owners of the recovered cattle.
Authorities have urged herders and farmers to maintain peaceful coexistence and report any suspicious activities to the police for timely intervention.
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