Crime
ISWAP’s Imam Albarnawwy, other Commanders fled as Boko Haram seizes key bases in Abadam
ISWAP’s Imam Albarnawwy, other Commanders fled as Boko Haram seizes key bases in Abadam
By Zagazola Makama
The Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād terrorists groups, have reportedly seized control of a key bases of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), after deadly clashes in the North East of the Lake Chad, forcing the IMAM of the ISWAP,.Abu Moussab al-Barnawi and other Commanders to fled.
The sustained onslaught in the rival camps led by the Boko Haram Leader, ABU UMAIMAH or BAKOURA DORO in company of some militants Commanders and their fighters had caused over a hundred death within a week with the ISWAP at the recieving end.
The violent attacks began on 31 Dec. after the JAS faction attacked three armoury bases of the ISWAP at Toumbum Allura Kurnawa and Kangar and overpowered the ISWAP after a 14hourz gunbattle which led to the killing of scores fighters.
In similer encounter, on January 2, Ali Ngulde, Amir Jaysh of JAS, led five Khaids comprising of Muke, from Mandara Mandara ,Ali Ghana, from Ngauri, Abbah Tukur, from Mantari and Maimusari and Abu Isa, to attack ISWAP, killing scores of them and destroying their vehicles.
On January 8, the Boko Haram fighters attacked another base of the ISWAP, located at the North of Kayowa and Toumbun Gini, killing atleast 35 ISWAP fighters while many others were injured.
Intelligence Sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analysts in Lake Chad that the Boko Haram fighters chased the ISWAP fighters towards the axis of Kangarwa and Dogon Chuku and killed additional numbers of them.
The sources said that a major market of the ISWAP at Toumbun Gini, was captured by the JAS elements, while four teenage girls suspected to be wives of the ISWAP were abducted at Kaula village.
The sources said that the seizure of the strategic bases of the ISWAP, including weapons, logistics and equipment capabilities had forced dozens of the ISWAP, their Commanders including Abu Mosad Albarnawi to fled for the fear of battle field elimination.
The sources said Al-BARNAWI has relocated to the South of Borno state in the axis between Gol and Chillaria in Damboa Local Government, where he was recieved by Abbah Shuwa (Ba’a Shuwa), who was appointed as the Wali of the ISWAP in November 2022.
“Ba’a Shuwa was forced to Operate from Gol and Chillaria due to the perennial flooding that submerged most of the camps in the Daula in the Lake Chad, that forced active fighters and their families to relocate to Jibularam, Kwalaram, Kusuma Tumbumma, Chikun Gudu, Bukar Mairam and Abbahanaram general areas.
The sources listed the militants camps that were ravaged by flood to include; Sabon Tumbu, Nglewa, Tudun Wulgo, Sigir, Bakkassi, Kirta, Doron Buhari, Andakar, Tumbum Dila, Yarwa Kura Tudun Fulani, Maina Daya.
The sources said that JAS fighters took advantage of the current challenges in the ISWAP enclaves to target their armoured and strategic capacity, seizing their weapons, logistics and equipment.
Zagazola Understand that Rivalry attacks within the week is expected to increase as ISWAP continue to regroup for a major reprisal offensive against the Boko Haram factions.
On 8 Jan 2023, massive regrouping by ISWAP in collaborations with its ISIS core mercenaries with unspecified vehicles and motorbikes has been noticed in Zari and Diffa, Border between Nigeria-Niger Republic.
Impercable sources has revealed that the ISWAP leadership has vowed to unleashed its 3,800 foot soldiers in Lake Chad and its environs with an undisclosed number of superior weapons in order to completely eliminate the Boko Haram from the surface of the earth.
“Commanders of ISWAP Comprising; Abu ZAKARI, (Amir ), Abu SIYAMA (Amir), Yusuf GONI (Amir), Malan SADIQUE (Amir), Hafiz Chad (Amir), Abu KHALID ( Amir), Ba Mustapha (Amir), Abu ARI Kanembu (Amir), Abu YAHYA (Amir), Mallam MODU GANA (Amir) and Bulama CHIMAKE (Amir), were directed to mobilised all their fighters for a major battle against the Boko Haram.
Recalled that the Boko Haram fighters have directed it men to be determined and show courage in sustaining its fight against ISWAP while the ISWAP group vowed to fight more with the JAS faction than the security forces.
ISWAP’s Imam Albarnawwy, other Commanders fled as Boko Haram seizes key bases in Abadam
Yobe: Police warns public property vandals to desist or face the wrath of the law
By: Our Reporter
Yobe State Police Command has placed security surveillance measures around public properties, especially electricity power distribution cables around the state.This is akin to numinous reports of vandalization of electricity power transformers distribution cables and other important edifice.
The Command succeeded and arrested one of the notorious Vandals who specialised in vandalization of electricity power distribution transformers cables in Damaturu and other nearby towns.
Thus, on 16 May 2024, at about 1300hrs personnel, of C Divisional Police Headquarters, intercepted One Saminu Garba aged, 23 years old, of Maiduguri Borno State. The suspect was arrested among two other syndicate members who evaded arrest and fled. The command has begun a swift chase to arrest them soon. The suspects, were namely : Audu Ismail and Abba Mohammed of the same state. The suspect confessed to having vandalized an electricity transformer situated at the state low-cost via Gujba Road , Damaturu. In the midnight of 16th May 2024
The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, warned perpetrators to desist or face the full wrath of the law while reiterating the commitment of the command relentless efforts towards untoward criminal activities in the state. However, he urges good members of the public to report suspicious activities of such types of miscreants to the nearest police station, and those who buy stolen vandalized properties stiffer sanctions will be meted out on them accordingly.
Yobe: Police warns public property vandals to desist or face the wrath of the law
Army troops gun down Mallam Muhammad, ISWAP Commander incharge of VBIED
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, Operation Hadin Kai have nutrialised Mallam Muhammad, ISWAP top Commander in-charge of Vehicle Bomb Improvised Explosive Device(VBEID) in Sambisa Forest.
Muhammadu was nutrialised on May 14 after the made gradual but unprecedented incursions into the insurgents’ dens in Ukuba and Njimia in Bama Local Government Area.
The terrorists kingpin operate a major fabrication workshop where he made Person Borne Improvised Explosive Device(PBVIED) Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosives Device(VBIED) Road Side Borne Improvised Explosive Device(RSBIED).
Muhammadu had sent many under age children into suicide bombing after conscripting them into believing that when they died they will go to heaven. Among those that he used as human bombs were his three children.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops also intercepted a vehicle that was already armed with explosive which was designed to target advancing troops.
Despite the obvious challenges of difficult terrain, IED threats the troops continue to maintain the momentum, remaining focused and determined to pursue and decimate the fleeing terrorists.
Army troops gun down Mallam Muhammad, ISWAP Commander incharge of VBIED
Crime
Operation Lake Sanity 2: Troops Neutralise one Terrorist, Thwart Boko Haram Logistics Movement
Operation Lake Sanity 2: Troops Neutralise one Terrorist, Thwart Boko Haram Logistics Movement
By: Babagana Wakil
As part of the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity 2, troops of Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) based in Bagasola, Chad, conducted an ambush on 13 May 2024. This operation took place on Litri Island, situated on the border between Chad and Nigeria in the Central Lake Chad, resulting in the neutralization of one terrorist. The troops were able to recover several items from the operation, including one AK 47 rifle, 2 x magazines, one unexploded ordnance device, a mobile phone, and other personal belongings. This marks a blow to terrorist capabilities in the area.
Complementing this success, on 11 May 2024, troops from 19 Brigade Sector 3 MNJTF disrupted a logistics movement by Boko Haram terrorists in the Burwarti area of Kukawa LGA, Borno State, Nigeria. The ambush led to the capture of 2 motorcycles, one Baofeng radio, 4 bags of millet, and various miscellaneous items. Following this operation, on 12 May 2024, a clearance operation from Burwarti to Daban Masara resulted in the intercept of a civilian vehicle by troops. The vehicle, driven by Mr Baba Ado, carrying passengers and empty baskets towards Daban Masara, was found 6km east of Burwarti. After a thorough search and interrogation, Mr Baba Ado, who was on the 19 Brigade’s watch list, was detained for further investigation.
Adding to these successes, on 13 May 2024, the Nigerien Gendarmerie in Sector 4 MNJTF located in Diffa, Niger Republic, seized petroleum products concealed within sacks of maize cereals. This operation, conducted about 5km from the main road on the outskirts of Diffa town, thwarted an attempt to smuggle these products past security checkpoints, products that were destined for terrorist groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin.
These collective efforts significantly undermine the logistical and operational capabilities of terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin region. The MNJTF remains committed to eradicate the menace of terrorism and restore peace and security to the region.
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