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Nasiru Mohammed, ISWAP Liaising officer arrested in Kaduna
Nasiru Mohammed, ISWAP Liaising officer arrested in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Security Intelligence have arrested an ISWAP collaborator, Nasiru Mohammed who provides liaising services to new arrival of terrorists into the North West of Kaduna State.
A Security Sources, told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insuegency Expert and Security Analyst that the arrest was made recently through the aid of some local informants from the North East.
The sources disclosed that Nasiru who worked at the GSM Wing of Kaduna Central Market was coordinating activities of the ISWAP ranging from logistics supply, provision of temporary shelter for terrorists before their deployment to various camps.
The sources said that the terrorists collaborator usually received Boko Haram or ISWAP members fleeing from the North East due to the aggressive Operations by the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, and keep them in secrete hideouts for them to stabilised before they eventually move to other camps in the North West and North Central.
The sources lamented that the real obstacle standing between the troops and the total and final obliteration of terrorists is the nefarious activities of local network of informants, collaborators and sponsors who are aiding and abating the crises.
This network of informants has become a booming business enterprise for the unscrupulous locals and their recruiters.
He was handed over to the troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, for further investigation.
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouq Yahaya, has during his visit to the North East Theartre Of Operation, on Nov. 4, commended the troops in all front line of Operations across the country noting that “there is still more work to be done to consolidate on the successes.
He said the troops must “remain alert at all times. We can’t afford to take the situation for granted. We are not relenting.”
The COAS urged the commanders to invest their resources in seeking more relevant Information, adding that “Perpetrators are not from the moon; they are here with us.”
“Commanders on the ground need to harness more information networks, relate with credible sources of information, triangulate and take necessary action on the Intels generated.”
He said the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces have been keenly following the development on the front lines, and he has been happy with the troop’s operational successes.
Nasiru Mohammed, ISWAP Liaising officer arrested in Kaduna
Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised a suspected Fulani terrorist during a gun battle with armed men riding motorcycles along Wanka Village in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the encounter occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9, when troops of Sector 2 OPEP manning a blocking position along the Wanka axis sighted an unconfirmed number of suspected terrorists approaching on several motorcycles.
The troops immediately engaged the armed men with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
During the exchange, one of the suspected terrorists was neutralised, while the fleeing members of the group abandoned four Honda motorcycles and other items.
Items recovered from the scene included two mobile phones, one packet of cigarettes and seven tablets of Tramadol.
The recovered items have been taken into military custody and are undergoing investigation to establish possible links to the suspected criminal network.
The operation underscores the continued deployment of troops to strategic blocking positions and patrol routes to disrupt the movement of armed groups and prevent attacks on vulnerable communities in Plateau State.
Troops Neutralise Suspected Fulani Bandits, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit during operations inside the Old Oyo National Park.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged suspected bandits at about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after sighting the armed group within the park.
The suspected bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
During the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a locally made Dane gun.
In a follow-up exploitation operation at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, the troops discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit and destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the group.
No further contact was made during the follow-up operation, while troops sustained exploitation efforts in the area.
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected burglars while allegedly attempting to break into a poultry house to steal chickens in Doi community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:10 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, by troops deployed at Latya Guard Location.
The suspects were reportedly caught while attempting to gain entry into the poultry house with the intention of stealing chickens.
They were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police, B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
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