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MNJTF troops eliminates 55 terrorists, including top Commanders of ISWAP

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MNJTF troops eliminates 55 terrorists, including top Commanders of ISWAP
 
….destroy 13 vehicles, 5 VBIED, 13 mottocycles 
 
By: Zagazola Makama
 
No fewer than 55 terrorists from the Islamic State of the West African province(ISWAP), including several top Commanders were killed by the troops of the Multi- National Joint Task(MNJTF), Force in the Fringes of Arege in Malam Fatori, in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
 
According to the Niger Ministry of Defence, a 22 day aggressive  operation nicknamed Operation HARBIN ZUMA which began on  May 6 2023 and  ended on Sunday May 28, targeting ISWAP strongholds in the Tumbums were coordinated by the troops of Sector 3 and Sector  4 MultiNational Joint Task Force(MNJTF).
 
Some of the top Commanders such as  Fiya Abouzeid, Qaïd Abou Oumama and Qaïd Malam Moustapha, as well as several religious leaders whose identities are not yet known, were naturalized.
 
Close coordination between Niger-Nigerian Air Task Force  and land forces made it possible to locate the enemy and inflict significant losses on him.
 
The troops also successfully destroyed 13 vehicles and 13 motorcycles while 5 other Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices(VBIED), were trail, trapped and destroyed by the troops.
 
The Nigérienne Sector 4 MNJTF, lost 2 of its soldiers,  3 slightly wounded, while one phantom Mrap was damaged. It however, did not disclose this casualty recorded on the Nigerian Counterpart.
 
The main objective of the operation was to neutralize the terrorists who were in their bastion in Aregé, Nigeria.
 
The operation also aimed to maintain pressure on the Islamic State in West Africa (EIAO) and to eliminate any presence of armed terrorist groups in the area bounded by the vices of BOSSO, BAGA, GOUDOUMBALI and GASHIGAR. It was also planned to cut off all supply routes for armed terrorist groups and reduce the threat in the region.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.

Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.

The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.

The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.

Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l

The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.

Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.

Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.

They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.

The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.

On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.

However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.

The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.

The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.

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