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Four Killed, four Injured as IED Explodes in Borno

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Four Killed, four Injured as IED Explodes in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

At least four passengers were killed and four others injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated under a commercial vehicle in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, the Borno State Police Command has confirmed.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 19, 2025, at about 2:30 p.m., when a Golf 3 vehicle driven by Wakil Fari was traveling from Kimba to Biu Town.

Upon reaching Sabon Garin Kimba Junction, the vehicle stepped on the IED, leading to a massive explosion that killed three female passengers and one male passenger on the spot.

Four other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries and were immediately taken to General Hospital Biu for treatment. The corpses of the deceased were confirmed dead by doctors and deposited at the hospital mortuary before being released to their relatives.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the IED was planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists as against military deployment.

Military personnel have since secured the area, scanning for additional threats to ensure safe passage for road users.

Authorities have also launched community awareness campaigns on the risks of unexploded ordnance.

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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa

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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa

By: Zagazola Makama

A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.

Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.

The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.

Further updates are expected as investigations progress.

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Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno

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Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Bravo Company, 159 Battalion, have intercepted a suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy in Kanama area of Borno State.

Security sources said the interception occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on April 2 at a checkpoint while troops were conducting routine stop-and-search operations.

According to the sources, the troops stopped a Toyota pickup vehicle conveying 12 males and one female en route to Dekwa.

During a search of the vehicle, two adult males were found to have sustained gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the injured suspects were members of a terrorist logistics support network who had reportedly been ambushed earlier by troops on April 1 along the Usmadi axis while transporting supplies to a terrorist camp in Dekwa.

The sources added that eight torchlight mobile phones were recovered from the suspects for further investigation.

All suspects and the vehicle are currently in custody and will be handed over to Headquarters for further action.

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Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

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Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers at Benisheikh in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the suspects, identified as Abdul Kolo, Modu Masa and Atom Baaji, were apprehended at about 3:00 p.m. on April 3 following credible human intelligence.

According to the sources, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation that the items in their possession were given to them by Boko Haram members to sell on their behalf.

Items recovered from the suspects include 20 goats, two mobile phones, a knife and the sum of ₦139,780.

The sources said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to the Headquarters of 29 Task Force Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt supply chains sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.

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