IED Explosion Injures Three Police Officers in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Three police officers sustained injuries following a landmine explosion along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road, suspected to have been planted by ISWAP terrorists.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:00 PM near Garin Kuturu Village, between Auno and Jakana towns, while a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol team was on routine duty.

The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated as the officers stepped on it, damaging their patrol vehicle and creating a crater measuring three feet deep and five feet wide.

Bomb Disposal (EOD-CBRN) Team was deployed to cordon off the area and conduct a thorough sweep for secondary explosives, but none were found. The affected area was declared safe for road users.

The injured officers were rushed to the Borno State Specialist Hospital, where they received treatment and were later discharged.

IED Explosion Injures Three Police Officers in Borno

Troops Foil Kidnapping, Rescue 30 Victims in Katsina

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Katsina have foiled a kidnapping attempt, rescued 30 abducted persons, and recovered 94 rustled animals after a gun battle with armed bandits in Tafoki Village, Faskari LGA.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the heavily armed bandits stormed Unguwar Sarkin Fulani, Dutsen Dadi, in the early hours of March 12, 2025, abducting residents and rustling two cows and 92 sheep and goats.

Upon receiving the distress call, the troops in collaboration with the Police swiftly mobilized and laid ambush on the suspected escape route of the bandits.

As the criminals attempted to cross into the fringes of Tafoki village, they were met with heavy firepower, forcing them to flee into the bush with undisclosed casualties.

All 30 kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt, and all rustled animals were recovered.

PTroops Foil Kidnapping, Rescue 30 Victims in Katsinap

Troops Repel Retaliatory Attack Over Killing of Bandit Leader Alhaji Sani Dan Garin Bawa in Mada, Kill 40 Bandits

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, successfully repelled a large-scale retaliatory attack by armed bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing at least 40 terrorists.

The attack followed the elimination of a notorious bandit leader, Alhaji Sani Dan Garin Bawo, by security forces in an earlier military operation.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the he bandits, led by a commander identified as Dogo Hamza, mobilized hundreds of fighters on motorcycles, converging in Manya village, on the outskirts of Mada, before launching their assault on March 11.

Alerted to the impending attack, troops swiftly stormed the outskirts of Mada, engaging the heavily armed assailants in a gunfight alongside vigilantes. However, as the firefight intensified, some bandits infiltrated Mada town, firing indiscriminately.

Reinforcements from the Nigerian Army quickly arrived, intensifying the battle and preventing the terrorists from burning houses, looting properties, or abducting residents.

According to an eyewitness, the battle lasted several hours, with security forces and vigilantes overpowering the attackers.

“We counted about 40 bandits killed, but unfortunately, four civilians lost their lives due to stray bullets,” a source told Zagazola

Following the confrontation, troops reinforced their positions in Mada, ensuring no further breach of security.

The killing of Sani Dan Garin Bawo was considered a major victory in the fight against banditry, given his role in orchestrating numerous attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling in the region.

Troops Repel Retaliatory Attack Over Killing of Bandit Leader Alhaji Sani Dan Garin Bawa in Mada, Kill 40 Bandits