Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted a vehicle loaded with suspected logistics supplies for Boko Haram terrorists in Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out late on March 24 by troops of the 241 Battalion deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Jajimaji.

According to the sources, the troops, while on night patrol, intercepted two vehicles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a filling station located in Yusuf Abah in Yusufari.

“On sighting the troops, the vehicles attempted to flee the scene, prompting a pursuit by the soldiers. One Golf vehicle was successfully intercepted, while the second vehicle escaped,” the source said.

A search conducted on the intercepted vehicle revealed seven sacks filled with PMS, each containing about 77 litres.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mohammed Idi, 25, and a motor boy, Mero Umra, 21, were arrested.

Also apprehended were the filling station manager, Hasan Liman, 50, and a security guard, Jibril Audu, 28.

Further search led to the recovery of a cash sum of N1.6 million suspected to be proceeds or funds linked to the illicit supply operation.

The suspects and recovered items are currently in military custody pending further investigation.

The interception illustrates ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the logistics network sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.

Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers in Yobe

Seven soldiers killed in ambush in tillabéri region in Niger Republic

By: Zagazola Makama

At least seven soldiers of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have been killed in a deadly ambush following an incursion by suspected fighters of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) near Sanam in Tillabéri Region.

Security sources said the incident occurred on Tuesday, March 24, in the Sanam area, located in Abala Department.

According to the sources, heavily armed assailants attacked Wanni village at about 9:00 a.m., rustling livestock before fleeing the scene.

The FDS reportedly launched a pursuit operation but were ambushed by the attackers during the chase.

A provisional toll indicates that seven soldiers were killed, while two others sustained serious injuries and were evacuated to Niamey for medical treatment.

The sources further disclosed that one military vehicle and its crew remain unaccounted for as of the time of filing this report.

Tillabéri Region, in western Niger, has remained a hotspot of extremist violence, with frequent attacks attributed to armed groups linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara.

Seven soldiers killed in ambush in tillabéri region in Niger Republic

Troops arrest two suspected terrorists’ informants in Damboa axis in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the general area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno.

A military source said the suspects, identified as Musa Alhaji Isah, 28, and Akona Alhaji, 30, were apprehended at about 5:30 a.m. on March 23 by troops of 25 Brigade during routine operations.

The suspects, both natives of Shiwari community in Damboa LGA, were intercepted following suspicious movements within a location described as “Serial 7 general area,” an outer deployment zone leading to the Timbuktu Triangle, a known terrorists’ enclave.

According to the source, preliminary findings suggest that the suspects may have been conducting reconnaissance for terrorist elements operating in the axis.

Items recovered from them include two bicycles, one mobile phone, three daggers, a torchlight, a wristwatch, charms, and a cash sum of N6,900.

The suspects are currently in the custody of the Military Intelligence Response unit for further investigation.

Troops arrest two suspected terrorists’ informants in Damboa axis in Borno