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ISWAP/Boko Haram suffered devastating losses in Military Airstrikes
ISWAP/Boko Haram suffered devastating losses in Military Airstrikes
By: Zagazola Makama
The Lake Chad basin (LCB) jihadist factions which include the Boko Haram (JAS) and Islamic State of West Africa Province ( ISWAP) have suffered another devastating loss of its foot soldiers following a series of Airstrikes by the Nigerian Military’s Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Security Analyst and A Counter Insuegency Expert in the Lake Chad Region that the intelligence-led aerial mission against identified terrorists hideouts was carried out on July 9 and 10 2023, in Chikun, Gudu and Jibularam, Kwalaram, Arinna Ciki in Marte Local Government Area.
An early damage assessment from the scene confirmed the successful operation led to the elimination of scores of fighters including some Commanders who were yet to be identified.
In continuation of intensive air raids,
Similar strikes were also undertaken at Talala in the axis of Sambisa forest,
after receiving intelligence of terrorists moving on seven motorcycles.
The strikes were successful as at least 6 bodies of the eliminated terrorists were sighted after the clearance operations.
The claim was collaborated by troops deployed around the area who revealed that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties from the airstrikes.
Sources also confirmed sighting NAF’s conducting aggressive patrol around fighters jets around Afa, Kafa, Buk, Talala, Galmasaku, Chiralia, Ajigin, Wajiroko, Sabon gari, Gogore, Doksa Buni Yadi and Buni Gari, after Intelligence report revealed the terrorists moving in seven guntrucks and motorcycles.
“But on sighting the terrorists within the Timbuktu Triangle, the terrorists flee from the scene and hide under nearby trees to avoid being spotted,”he said.
He added that “The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar, has directed all Operational commanders to sustain the tempo of military decisiveness against the terrorists and insurgents wherever they are at this period.” said the top military intelligence source.
ISWAP/Boko Haram suffered devastating losses in Military Airstrikes
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.
Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.
The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.
Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.
The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.
They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.
Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
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