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NAF Delivers Devastating Blow to ISWAP Terrorists, Eliminates scores of fighters, top leaders and equipments
NAF Delivers Devastating Blow to ISWAP Terrorists, Eliminates scores of fighters, top leaders and equipments
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Air Force, under the auspices of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), launched a series of airstrikes on ISWAP island bases in Southern Lake Chad Region (LCRBA), Marte Local Government Area (LGA), between 1700Hrs and 1800Hrs on August 16, 2024, killing scores of insurgent
Intelligent sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and Security analyst in the Lake Chad region that two Super Tucano aircraft targeted enemy strongholds in Tombun Baba Jedda and Arainna Soro areas, resulting in substantial damage and casualties.
Damage Assessment conducted by sources indicated the destruction of several equipment and water vessels, as well as the neutralization of numerous fighters at Tombun Baba Jedda.
At Arinna Soro, the damagine airstrikes reportedly hit an ISWAP medical dispensary, immobilizing an uncertain number of vehicles.
Top leaders and commanders were also neutralized, dealing a severe blow to the terrorist organization.
Consequently, ISWAP has recalled its advance team of fighters sent for rival attack missions at Filin A’Uzo and Dabar Wanzam, indicating high casualties among top commanders.
Sources suggest that ISWAP is attempting to cover up the extent of its losses to avoid an offensive from rival group JAS.
NAF Delivers Devastating Blow to ISWAP Terrorists, Eliminates scores of fighters, top leaders and equipments
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
By: Samson Nantip
Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.
Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.
TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST KILLERS OF REVEREND FATHER IN KADUNA
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
By Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA successfully foiled a banditry attack along Inono Feeder Road, near Gidan Zuma, after a swift response by security forces forced the assailants to flee into the Saminaka Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 8:08 p.m., a large number of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attempted to block the road, likely targeting travelers and local residents.
Upon receiving the distress call, security agencies swiftly mobilized to engage the assailants in a gun duel.
The bandits, overwhelmed by superior firepower, fled into the nearby Saminaka Forest, sustaining severe gunshot injuries in the process.
Security forces recovered one Honda motorcycle, suspected to belong to the fleeing bandits.
Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Recover Motorcycle
Hoodlums Invade Nigerian Army Liaison Office in FCT, One Killed
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected hoodlum was fatally injured while attempting to escape after he and two others invaded the Nigerian Army Liaison Office in Maitama, Abuja.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:20 p.m. when three unidentified hoodlums stormed the facility located at No. 38 Euphrates Street, Maitama. Upon sighting soldiers on duty, they attempted to flee.
One of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the escape attempt and was rushed to Maitama District Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty. The remaining two suspects managed to escape.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Maitama Division of the FCT Police Command is leading efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
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