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MNJTF: 20 terrorists killed in Amchide

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MNJTF: 20 terrorists killed in Amchide

By: James Bwala

Terrorists in five gun trucks were intercepted by the Cameroonian troops at a border crossing into Nigeria killing over 20 terrorists and recovered gun trucks.

A military source told NEWSng that the incident took place at Amchide village around Bama local government area of Borno state in northeast Nigeria.

“The terrorists were intercepted by Cameroonian troops under the multinational joint task force, MNJTF on Wednesday in a village – Amchide. We believe they are on a mission to attack troops’ locations when luck runs out. 

“They were dealt with decisively as some of them fled with gunshot wounds.” The officer said.

In another development, a reported clash between the Islamic State for West African Province, ISWAP and Boko Haram faction left nine (9) suspected Boko Haram members dead.

The incident which occurred in Abadam local government area in northern part of Borno state came barely 48 hours after a clash by the same rival group left 30 dead in Dikwa town about 100 km from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

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The bloody rivalry between terrorists led group of the late Abubakar Shekau-l Boko Haram and breakaway ISWAP group led by late Albarnawi occured on Tuesday evening two day after the Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum visited Malumfatori town in northern Borno

The Islic State for West African Province, ISWAP faction were said to have ambushed their rival group Boko Haram  at Yauma Wango village, where they engaged each other in a deadly shootout leaving 9 Boko Haram members reportedly killed in the aftermath.

Locals and youths volunteers in the area said killings among the ISWAP fighters and Boko Haram fighters would not stop since both groups wanted control of the Lake Chad area.

“The fight is no longer about Shekau or Albarnawi. It is also not about the killing of Sadiquo Buorubouru. They are gone and they are history. But both Boko Haram and ISWAP are recruiting members around Lake Chad currently. A lot of fisher men have been forcefully conscripted and hundreds of others have fled the region. “A local vigilante said.

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Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound

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Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area.

Zagazola learn that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 19 when suspected bandits invaded the village.

The troops were promptly mobilized to the scene. On reaching Soro Daya junction, the team was confronted by the hoodlums, leading to a heavy gun duel.

“The bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle before retreating into the forest.

“One female victim, Nabiha Mani, aged 15, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu for treatment and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further medical attention,” said the sources.

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Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt

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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.

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

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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.

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