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Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha

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Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha

Fire explosion rock shops, houses as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha

A fire explosion rocked Onitsha, Anambra State on Friday when a petrol tanker laden with the premium motor spirit sparked fire at the popular Upper Iweka junction of the commercial city.

The report gathered that the incident occurred around 8:30am in front of the Relief market, left many shops and buildings around the scene burnt.

According to an eyewitness, who said the incident was caused by the articulated truck which broke down at the bad portion of the busy Onitsha-Owerri expressway.

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However, newsmen who visited the area gatherd that the fire caused serious traffic along the highway, as Fire service men both from Anambra and Delta states battled the raging fire.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.

He said: “Information reveals that the cause of the fire is as a result of a tanker carrying fuel by Obodoukwu junction along Onitsha river Owerri road fell.

“The situation is under control and is closely monitored. The Police and fire service are currently on ground there.”

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GOC 82 Division, senior commanders visit troops in Orsu, assess operational progress at “Mother Valley”

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GOC 82 Division, senior commanders visit troops in Orsu, assess operational progress at “Mother Valley”

By: Zagazola Makama

The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. OA Fadairo, alongside the Chief of Army Staff (Administration), Maj.-Gen. T.B. Ugiagbe, have visited troops deployed at Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State to assess ongoing operations in the area.

Security sources said the visit on April 5 was aimed at obtaining first-hand information on operational activities around the area popularly referred to as the “Mother Valley”.

The team was received by the Commander of 34 Artillery Brigade Garrison, Lt.-Col. J. Abu.

During the visit, the senior officers were briefed on operational successes recorded, key achievements, and challenges encountered by troops in the course of ongoing clearance operations.

They were also conducted on a guided tour of key locations around the area, including strategic observation points overlooking the “Mother Valley”, where they assessed the extent of terrain covered and areas cleared by troops.

The assessment, according to security sources, was intended to support further deployment planning aimed at denying criminal elements suspected to be linked to Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing Eastern Security Network freedom of action within the locality.

The visit was conducted without any security incident.

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Borno: troops neutralise insurgent, recover logistics items in ambush operation near Pulka

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Borno: troops neutralise insurgent, recover logistics items in ambush operation near Pulka

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected insurgent and recovered several logistics items during a successful ambush operation in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 2:30 a.m. on April 6, 2026, by an ambush team of E Company, 192 Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Pulka, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

The troops, while in ambush position around Zubulum village along the Pulka–Rawa road, came into contact with suspected logistics elements of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

The troops engaged the insurgents with sustained firepower, neutralising one of them, while others fled with suspected gunshot wounds.

No casualty was recorded among the troops.

Items recovered from the scene included about 350 empty cases of 7.62mm ammunition, a bag of salt, a roll of vaseline, slippers, detergent, sachets of milk, eight pieces of clothing materials, two microphones and four copies of the Holy Qur’an.

The sources said the recovered items indicated that the fleeing insurgents were on a logistics mission.

Troops subsequently exploited the area and returned to base at about 8:15 a.m.

The attackers are believed to be affiliated with Boko Haram

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Troops neutralise terrorist logistics supplier in Gujba ambush in Yobe

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Troops neutralise terrorist logistics supplier in Gujba ambush in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected terrorist logistics supplier during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 6, 2026, by troops of 198 Special Forces Battalion in conjunction with Hybrid Forces along the Lamisuri axis.

During the ambush, troops made contact with suspected insurgents and neutralised one logistics supplier, while others fled the scene.

A tricycle believed to be used for conveying logistics for the terrorists was also destroyed during the operation.

No casualty was recorded among the troops, and no equipment loss was reported.

Authorities said the operation was part of sustained efforts to disrupt the supply chains of insurgent groups and deny them freedom of movement within the theatre.

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