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Joint Operations in Kaduna Lead to Major Arrests and Disruption of Terrorism and Gun Running Activities

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Joint Operations in Kaduna Lead to Major Arrests and Disruption of Terrorism and Gun Running Activities

By: Zagazola Makama

A series of successful joint operations have led to significant breakthroughs in the fight against terrorism and illegal arms trafficking in Kaduna State. Key arrests have been made, including a soldier suspected of collaborating with terrorists and two notorious gun runners.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that At approximately 11:30 AM on 11 September 2024, one Private Dalha Tijani Ibrahim, a soldier attached to the 11 Field Engineer Regiment (FER) on Operation Whirlwind, was arrested by police operatives in the Kwangila area of Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

He was caught delivering military kits to a suspected terrorist group. He had earlier deserted his duty post at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fatika, which raised concerns about suspicious internal complicity with the terrorists.

Following the arrest of Pte. Dalha, further operations were carried out on 12 September 2024. At around 3:56 AM, Nigerian Police Force (NPF) operatives from Abuja, in collaboration with the Operation Yaki command in Kaduna, intercepted a tinted Peugeot 406 along the Kaduna-Saminaka-Gumau road.

The occupants of the vehicle, Zahardeen Abdulsalam (33) from Jos, Plateau State, and Abdullahi Tahir (35) from Kidandan Village in Giwa LGA, Kaduna State, were found to be in possession of a large cache of ammunition. The search of the vehicle revealed 3,700 rounds of 7.62x39mm and 170 rounds of 7.62x51mm (NATO) ammunition, allegedly destined for delivery to Yellow Jambros, a notorious armed bandit operating out of the Galadimawa Forests in Kaduna State.

These arrests mark a major victory in disrupting the supply chain of illegal arms and curbing the operations of terrorist and bandit groups in the region. Authorities have emphasized the importance of collaboration between security forces and intelligence agencies in successfully intercepting the shipment.

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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush

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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.

Zagazola Makama report that the operation was conducted on July 25 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of the LGA.

During the operation, the troops neutralised the terrorists identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar, and recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle.

Sources told Zagazola that the terrorists and their foot soldiers were in the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by the troops.

The source said the operation has triggered widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and nearby communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.

“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” the source added.

The troops have continued to intensify kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.

The military has urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist the troops in sustaining momentum against criminal elements.

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Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger

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Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits suspected to be insurgents have killed two Hunters, operating under a local security outfit, and injured four others in a deadly ambush in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the incident occurred on July 24 at about 4:00 p.m. when the security team was on a routine patrol around Iburo village, located within the Galadiman-Kogo District.

The armed assailants, numbering in their dozens, opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.

Two members of the Hunters, identified as Jafaru Baba Ali and Baba Ustaz, both male, died in the attack, while four others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

The injured personnel were evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna, where medical officials confirmed they are responding positively.

Security sources said the bandits also suffered casualties during the shootout but managed to retreat into the forest.

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Man rapes, kills mentally ill woman in Kano

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Man rapes, kills mentally ill woman in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Usaini Usaini, for allegedly raping and killing a mentally ill woman in Kwasangwami village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources in Kano told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 12:30 p.m. when the suspect allegedly trespassed into the residence of one Abdullahi Idris, 50, and attacked his 30-year-old daughter, Abula Idris, who was said to be mentally ill.

“The suspect forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim who later died as a result of the assault,” said the sources.

He said the village head of Kwasangwami reported the case to the police, and officers promptly visited the scene and evacuated the victim to Sir Sanusi General Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.

Usaini was immediately arrested and taken into custody, while the case is under investigation.

The police assured members of the public that justice would be served.

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