Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have arrested three suspected members of a banditry syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Security sources told Zagazola that the suspects were apprehended at about 10:00 a.m. on April 29 along the Tangaza–Gidan Madi road following credible intelligence on a planned attack within the area.

The sources identified the suspects as Aliyu Bello, 30; Dahiru Umar, 25; and Bashar Isah, 29, all natives of Kwazari village in Kware Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while riding on a motorcycle and were found to be members of a syndicate involved in kidnapping and imposing levies on communities.

Items recovered from them include a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition, two Dane guns, two cartridges of 32g calibre and assorted charms.

The sources added that the suspects concealed the weapons in a sack hidden within another bag to evade detection.

They said investigations were ongoing to unravel the network and prevent further criminal activities in the area.

Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto

Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised five suspected terrorists during a successful ambush operation conducted in Borno State.

Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out on April 29 by troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the Mayanti area, as part of ongoing offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity.

According to the sources, the troops had laid an ambush at a strategic location based on credible intelligence before coming into contact with a group of insurgents later in the evening.

“The troops engaged the terrorists effectively upon contact, resulting in the neutralisation of five of them,” the source said.

Items recovered from the scene include two bicycles, fabric materials and food supplies, believed to have been used for logistics by the fleeing insurgents.

The troops have since redeployed to another tactical position to continue offensive operations and deny the terrorists freedom of movement within the area.

Military authorities said the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain high, as operations continue to sustain pressure on insurgent elements across the North-East theatre.

Operation HADIN KAI has in recent months intensified clearance and ambush operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring normalcy to affected communities in the region.

Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East

Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during an ambush operation in the Sambisa forest axis of Borno.

Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of April 30 by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade in conjunction with local vigilante forces.

The sources disclosed that the troops mobilised to a suspected terrorist crossing point in the general area of “Charlie Five” following credible intelligence on insurgent movement.

“Contact was made with the terrorists advancing from the Yale axis towards the Sambisa Forest, and the troops immediately engaged them with superior firepower,” the source said.

During exploitation of the area, four terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Other items recovered include two bags of ground maize and a pack of spaghetti, believed to be part of the terrorists’ food supplies.

The ambush team subsequently returned safely to base without casualties, while monitoring and clearance operations continue in the area.

Military authorities said the general security situation in the axis remains calm, with troops maintaining high morale and operational efficiency.

Operation HADIN KAI continues to sustain offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and restoring peace across the North-East region.

Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis