NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

By Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.

Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.

The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.

According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.

They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.

The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.

NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.

The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.

According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.

They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.

The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.

They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.

They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau