Crime
Insurgents ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno
Insurgents ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno
By: Bodunrin Kayode
About six solders two civilian joint task force (Cjtf) and three vigilante hunters lost their lives yesterday after an ambush in Konduga council area.
The insurgents are suspected to have ambushed the military convoy killing the Commander of 202 Tank Battalion Lt col Paiko and some soldiers while advancing into a clearance operation.
The attack which took place along Kashimri community in
Konduga council area of Borno state equally saw the demise of three vigilante members in the reinforcement convoy of the Commander.
An impeccable source stated that at least 11 people, including the commander of the Nigerian Army troops, were killed after the Boko Haram insurgents mounted the ambush at about midday on Friday.
Our source reported that they sighted ISWAP elements gathering in the general area and reported to Konduga forward military base for immediate action.
But Konduga for tactical reasons reached out to 202 Bama for reinforcement which was gladly volunteered and they hit the road running down to embark on the clearance operation before driving into the ambush.
The remains of the commander Bama has since been ferried to Maiduguri, while the Commander Konduga and other wounded troops were rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for advance treatment.
Residents hinted that there was restriction of movement at Konduga Bama main road at about the time of the ambush till the end of the siege.
Our source added that that the clearance operation was a success as the insurgents suffered significant casualties during the exchange of gunfire between own troops and enemy.
The Nigerian Army was yet to issue an official statement on the incident as at the time of filing this report.
Insurgents ?ambush troops during clearance operation in Borno
Troops repel attack in Benue, kill four bandits, recover AK-47
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops in Benue have repelled an attack on its personnel at a checkpoint in Ogbadibo Local Government Area, killing four suspected armed bandits and recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
Zagazola gathered that operatives of Operation Zenda Joint Task Force were on stop-and-search duty at the Otukpa/Orakam checkpoint at about 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 29 when they stopped a black Golf 3 car for a routine search.
“The occupants resisted the search, pulled out firearms and engaged the policemen in a shootout,” the source said.
During the exchange, four of the bandits sustained fatal injuries. They were rushed to a hospital where they later died while receiving treatment. One suspect reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle with breech number 1960, 15 rounds of ammunition, a black Golf 3 vehicle with registration number KEF 909 ES, and assorted criminal charms.
The sources said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.
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Borno troops repel Boko Haram attack in Hawul, one killed
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled simultaneous attacks by ISWAP terrorists on Jihuhi and Harang villages in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving one person dead.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Jan. 27 at about 1630 hours, the terrorists invaded the villages, firing indiscriminately and setting several houses ablaze.
The attack fatally injured Adamu Inusa, also known as Daddy, 35, a member of the Hunters Group in Hawul.
He was evacuated to General Hospital Hawul, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. His corpse has been deposited at the hospital mortuary and will be released to his family for Islamic burial after clearance operations in the affected communities.
A combined team of troops of Operation HADIN KAI, police tactical units, and local Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)/Hunters groups responded promptly, engaging the terrorists and successfully repelling the attack.
The area remains under close monitoring as security forces continue clearance and patrol operations.
Borno troops repel Boko Haram attack in Hawul, one killed
Bandit attack in Zamfara leaves three abducted, immigration officer injured
By Zagazola Makama
A banditry attack in Damba Local Government Area of Zamfara State left three people abducted and an immigration officer injured, authorities confirmed.
A source said on Jan. 28 at about 12:30 a.m., a group of armed men, suspected to be bandits, launched an attack on a rented accommodation adjacent to the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET), Gusau, firing sporadically.
During the raid, Insp. Gabriel Abah of the Immigration Service was shot, sustaining a fractured leg. Security forces swiftly responded, engaging the assailants and recovering a G3 rifle and one round of G3 ammunition.
“The injured officer is receiving medical treatment, while efforts continue to locate and rescue the abducted victims,” the source said.
The incident remains under investigation, and security agencies are pursuing the perpetrators.
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