Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have conducted a successful clearance patrol around the Tuba axis in Borno State, as part of ongoing operations to deny Boko Haram/ISWAP freedom of movement.

Security sources said that the operation was carried out by troops of 212 Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activities within three kilometres east of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba.

The troops conducted a fighting patrol covering approximately 7.5 to 8 kilometres around the FOB, scanning multiple directions within the area of responsibility.

According to the sources, the terrorists hastily fled on sighting the advancing troops.

The patrol was described as hitch-free, with troops successfully dominating the general area and identifying no immediate threats.

Military authorities noted that the operation is part of sustained efforts to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and prevent their regrouping within the theatre.

Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno

Troops Foil ISWAP Indirect Fire Attack on Gwoza, No Casualties Recorded

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled an attempted indirect fire attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting military positions and civilian areas in Gwoza.

Security sources said that the incident occurred at about 12:06 p.m. on April 22, when the terrorists fired four 105mm high-explosive bombs from positions within the Mandara Mountains into troop deployment areas and adjoining parts of the town.

The attack reportedly caused panic among residents but did not result in any casualties.

Troops under Operation Hadin Kai responded swiftly with coordinated counter-battery fire and ground reinforcements, effectively neutralising the threat and preventing any attempt by the attackers to infiltrate defensive positions.

Military authorities confirmed that the prompt and disciplined response of the troops brought the situation under control within a short time.

They added that no casualties were recorded among both military personnel and civilians during the engagement.

The military noted that while the general security situation in the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining maximum vigilance.

Authorities reassured residents of continued operations to safeguard communities and sustain pressure on terrorist elements operating in the North East.

Troops Foil ISWAP Indirect Fire Attack on Gwoza, No Casualties Recorded

State Actors Grumble Over Operational Allowances Within the Hadin Kai Theatre.

By: Bodunrin Kayode

There is a quiet grumble within the ranks of the Joint Security team in the Hadin Kai theatre with an allegation that some forward operational bases are paid discriminatory allowances.

Some sources within the non military rankings who spoke with this reporter claim that their military colleagues in some forward operational bases (FOB) are actually paid higher than the rest of them by the pay masters who are supposed to release these funds.

This has actually led to a silent outcry by some of the security personnel within the ranks of the Hadin Kai theatre who have decried what they described as the unnecessary disparity between their operational allowances and that of the military.

“There has been some underground grumbling within the ranks of the uniformed personnel in the Hadin Kai theatre over allowances and I am talking about the para military and the police who are in the team in this very sector one.

” From our investigation, it has never happened before and that makes it strange and we believe it is not known to the theatre commander (TC) who we all know as a just man who wants all of us to be happy.

” And that is why we are passing this injustice through you people because you are equal partners in the battles we are fighting against our common enemy because we believe the wrong will be reversed as soon as he gets to hear.

“At our own FOB for now, I can say the drilling for crude oil has stopped but we are pinning the ground against the criminals. And I must tell you, the main challenges here is water we don’t have enough water and the food served is not that good.

“we have only been allocated two bags of water for one week in this hot weather and the allowance given is 31,000 naira while the military is 45,000 naira sir.

“So why is there a difference in the money while both of us are working in the same assignment. Before the allowance was N45,000 and was equal to that of the Army but now they have reduced non military to N31,000 and they expect us to pay returns of 5,000 inside the same N31,000” Said the angry operative.

Operatives of operation Hadin Kai are made up mostly of the entire military, Federal Police, immigration, customs, Civil defence, custodial service, vigilante and the civilian jtf.

In spite of all these collaboration among services which includes the state security services sometimes, the war has gone on for almost 17 years with no sign of a true, seize fire, table negotiations or a total end of the hostilities between the country and non state actors.

State Actors Grumble Over Operational Allowances Within the Hadin Kai Theatre.