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MNJTF troops  Neutralizes 2 ISWAP  Terrorists in Kukawa 

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MNJTF troops  Neutralizes 2 ISWAP  Terrorists in Kukawa 

By: Zagazola Makama 

A special team led by Brigadier General MF Babayo of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have naturalized two ISWAP terrorist fighters and recovered several weapons and items in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the successful operation took place on July 8,  2024. 

The sources said that the army troops with support from Hybrid Force, and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), engaged the terrorists in a heavy gunfight  at Kwatan Dawashi, neutralizing two of the fighters  and causing others to flee with gunshot wounds.

The combined forces recovered seven AK-47 rifles, magazines, ammunition, and other items, including tax/levy receipts, jotters containing names written in Arabic, phones, radios, drugs, and terrorist uniforms.

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Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robber in Nasarawa, Hunt for Accomplices

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Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robber in Nasarawa, Hunt for Accomplices

By: Zagazola Makama

The Scorpion Squad of the Nigeria Police has arrested a notorious armed robber linked to multiple home invasions and violent robberies across several states.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, Auwal Ibrahim Sani, 30, from Makarfi Rigasa, Kaduna State, was apprehended at Mararaba Garage, Nasarawa State, on March 26 at about 6:00 a.m., following actionable intelligence.

It was gathered that Sani and his gang terrorized victims using assault rifles and other dangerous weapons. One of their most heinous crimes occurred on October 15, 2024, when they invaded House No. 482, Ken Nnamani Street, Wuye, Abuja, at about 3:30 a.m., robbing: Mrs. Helen Ogbolu and Mr. Ojo Otobo, carting away: Two cars: A silver-colored 2017 Honda Accord (ABC 481 KH) and a maroon-colored Honda Accord (YAB 166 GB) Gold jewelry, laptops, and phones

The silver Honda Accord was earlier recovered, and three suspects were arrested, but the maroon Honda Accord remains missing.

During interrogation, Sani confessed that his gang comprised seven members armed with two AK-47 rifles and pistols. He identified his accomplices as Ibrahim, Ismail, Sadiq, Jabire, and Bala, who are still at large.

Efforts are in top gear to track down the fleeing suspects and recover their weapons, while the police continue their investigation.

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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a cache of ammunition in Kabwir Community, Kanke Local Government Area.

According to a police sources, the arrest was made following credible intelligence that the suspect was lodging in a hotel. Acting on the information, a team of police officers led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kanke raided the hotel and apprehended 25-year-old Auwal Haruna, an indigene of Kaduna State.

A search of the suspect’s belongings led to the recovery of:51 rounds of 7.62x51mm ammunition,14 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, One AA ammunition, One AK-47 empty magazine and Assorted charms

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Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh

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Tragic Dispute: Man Killed in Mango Farm Fight in Benishiekh

By: Zagazola Makama

A dispute between two brothers over mango harvesting in Benishiekh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the death of one and the hospitalization of the other.

Sources said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 9:00 AM when Kajdi Kachalla, 40, and his younger brother, Baba Goni Kachalla, 28, engaged in a physical altercation at their mango plantation in Ajari Area, Benishiekh.

During the fight, both men inflicted serious head and mouth injuries on each other using wooden sticks. Police operatives responded swiftly and evacuated them to the General Hospital in Benishiekh.

However, Kajdi Kachalla was pronounced dead, while Baba Goni remains under medical care.

The deceased’s body was later released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.

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