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NAF Super Tucano Strikes Neutralise ISWAP Terrorists in Chettimari, Niger Republic

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NAF Super Tucano Strikes Neutralise ISWAP Terrorists in Chettimari, Niger Republic

By: Zagazola Makama

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has conducted precise air interdiction missions, neutralising dozens of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the border axis between Damasak and Chettimari, located in Diffa Region of Niger Republic.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the successful strikes were executed on March 17, following credible intelligence indicating that mass number of the terrorists were moving on motorcycles with the intent of launching attacks on remote villages.

The sources said that acting swiftly on the intelligence, NAF Super Tucano aircraft were scrambled to track and engage the hostile elements.

According to him, a battle damage assessment (BDA) confirmed that the strikes were highly effective, eliminating a significant number of terrorists, destroying their motorcycles and disrupting their operational plans.

The coordinated air strikes not only degraded enemy combat capability but also prevented an imminent attack on vulnerable communities in the border region.

“The operation was meticulously planned and executed based on real-time intelligence, ensuring maximum impact on the enemy,” the sources said.

The latest air interdiction operation is part of sustained efforts by NAF and OPHK to dominate the battlespace and deny ISWAP and other terrorist elements freedom of movement within the Lake Chad Basin region.

The successful airstrikes in Chettimari was designed towards supporting joint operations with regional allies to restore peace and stability.

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Troops restore calm after communal clash in Nasarawa

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Troops restore calm after communal clash in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 177 Guards Battalion have restored order following a communal clash in Aso Pada Riverside Community, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Security sources said that at about 9:00 a.m. on March 25, troops deployed at Gurku Patrol Base responded to reports of violence in the community.

On arrival, they discovered that some houses and properties had been set ablaze by youths of Fulani extraction.

Investigations revealed that the incident began when a vigilante from the community shot a Fulani youth with a dane gun over a dispute, claiming the youth’s cow had eaten his mango. Two other Fulani youths were also shot dead, triggering reprisal attacks that led to the deaths of two additional individuals and injuries to five others.

The corpses and injured victims were evacuated to a hospital for medical attention, while the vigilante is currently in police custody. Troops maintained a dominating presence in the area, calming the situation and restoring normalcy.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to convene an expanded meeting with both parties to qfurther investigate the clash and apprehend other perpetrators.

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Troops conduct offensive, recover arms in Zamfara

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Troops conduct offensive, recover arms in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA in coordination with troops of Sector 2, have carried out an offensive operation to clear a terrorist group from Dutsi village in Moriki District, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources said that at about 2:15 p.m. on March 25, troops engaged the terrorists in the village, forcing them to flee.

During exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The operation was subsequently extended to Gandu village within the same district, where troops engaged fleeing terrorist positions on high ground, compelling them to withdraw.

Troops maintained aggressive posture to deny terrorists freedom of action and continue patrols to ensure the security of communities in the area.

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Troops respond irrigation farms destroyed in Rinyan, Riyom LGA, Plateau

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Troops respond irrigation farms destroyed in Rinyan, Riyom LGA, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have responded to the destruction of irrigation farms at Rinyan village in Riyom Local Government Area.

Security sources said that at about 8:30 a.m. on March 25, troops of Sector 6 reacted to a report of the destruction of farms belonging to Mr.

David Samuel Dada and six other farmers. On arrival, troops observed that cabbage and pepper crops had been completely destroyed by unidentified persons.

Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators, the sources added.

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