Crime
Massacre in Karta: Suspected EIGS militants kill 11 civilians shortly after military withdrawal in Niger Republic
Massacre in Karta: Suspected EIGS militants kill 11 civilians shortly after military withdrawal in Niger Republic
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 11 civilians were brutally killed in Karta village, Téra Department of Tillabéri Region, Niger Republic, in a fresh attack allegedly carried out by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) militants, shortly after the withdrawal of a military detachment from the area.
Zagazola gathered that the attack occurred on Thursday, July 11, at about 6:00 p.m., barely 15 minutes after Nigerien troops vacated the area.
Sources said the assailants arrived on the same road used by the military convoy during their departure, suggesting a possible overlap or close proximity.
“They arrived just after the soldiers had left. On the same road. They weren’t stopped. They opened fire. They killed. And no one came back,” a local resident said.
No exchange of gunfire reportedly occurred between the soldiers and the attackers. Residents allege that the terrorists passed unhindered, and no security response followed the gunshots that echoed through the village during the massacre.
The victims have been identified as: Seydou Kango, Ali Alhadey, Fataou Oudou, Yacouba Karidjo, Abass Hamadou, Soumana Hamadou Sabbou, Ginda Tondi, Souleymane Yéyio, Mohamed Seydou Abdul and two others of Tara Bango Banda origin, yet to be formally identified.
Tillabéri region has in recent months become a hotspot for jihadist violence, with EIGS fighters regularly launching deadly raids on villages such as Mehana, Fanbita, Kokorou, and Satchirbangou.
The continuous attacks have fueled a deepening distrust among citizens, many of whom now accuse the military-led junta of abandoning them to terrorists.
Despite repeated assurances of improved security by Niger’s ruling military authorities, civilians across the region say they feel unprotected and betrayed.
Tillabéri region sits at the tri-border area of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, where jihadist insurgencies linked to the Islamic State and al-Qaeda have continued to destabilize communities and challenge state authority.
Massacre in Karta: Suspected EIGS militants kill 11 civilians shortly after military withdrawal in Niger Republic
Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised a suspected Fulani terrorist during a gun battle with armed men riding motorcycles along Wanka Village in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the encounter occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, when troops of Sector 2 OPEP manning a blocking position along the Wanka axis sighted an unconfirmed number of suspected terrorists approaching on several motorcycles.
The troops immediately engaged the armed men with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
During the exchange, one of the suspected terrorists was neutralised, while the fleeing members of the group abandoned four Honda motorcycles and other items.
Items recovered from the scene included two mobile phones, one packet of cigarettes and seven tablets of Tramadol.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody and are undergoing investigation to establish possible links to the suspected criminal network.
The operation underscores the continued deployment of troops to strategic blocking positions and patrol routes to disrupt the movement of armed groups and prevent attacks on vulnerable communities in Plateau State.
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Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit during operations inside the Old Oyo National Park.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged suspected bandits at about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after sighting the armed group within the park.
The suspected bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
During the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a locally made Dane gun.
In a follow-up exploitation operation at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, the troops discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit and destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the group.
No further contact was made during the follow-up operation, while troops sustained exploitation efforts in the area.
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected burglars while allegedly attempting to break into a poultry house to steal chickens in Doi community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:10 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, by troops deployed at Latya Guard Location.
The suspects were reportedly caught while attempting to gain entry into the poultry house with the intention of stealing chickens.
They were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police, B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
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