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Nigeria: ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno

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Nigeria: ISWAP massacred 26 fishermen in Borno

By: Zagalola Makama

At least 26 fishermen were shot dead in an attack by suspected Islamic State of the West African (ISWAP) militants in the Nigeria’s northeastern Gamborun Ngala, in Borno, security sources said on Wednesday.

The fishermen were killed while fishing and fetching firewood in Mukdolo village, located about 19 kilometers north of Dikwa Town.

An informed sources told NEWSng that when dozens of the terrorists riding on motorcycles stormed the field and began shooting sporadically.

The source said that nine among the victims managed to fled, among them, three with bullet wounds but the gunmen surrounded the rest of the 26 victims..

The source said “They asked them to lay down. Thereafter, they used their fishing net and wrapped on them before they started torturing them. After they became unconscious, they opened fire at them, killing them all.

The bodies of the 26 fishermen were later recovered during search and rescue operation by troops who received the news by victims who fled the attack.

The attack on these civilians came one week after the troops of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted and killed one Commander of the jihadists and some of his fighters during a fighting patrol in Mukdolo village.

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt in Jigi village, Lere District of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, rescuing four abducted persons.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:05 p.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Bafawa Balewa responded to intelligence on a kidnapping incident in the area.

The sources disclosed that on sighting advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled into nearby bushes.

According to the sources, the four rescued victims were immediately secured and later handed over to the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Lere District, for identification and further necessary action.

They added that troops have intensified patrols in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the axis

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Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa

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Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested an impostor allegedly posing as a soldier while operating an illegal checkpoint in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40 p.m. on April 27 at Iyorugwa community following credible intelligence.

The sources disclosed that the suspect was found extorting members of the public while impersonating military personnel and mounting an unauthorised checkpoint in the area.

According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included a camouflage jacket, two waist belts, and other sundry materials.

They added that the suspect and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims along Akama–Iwollo Road in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Roadblock Akama responded to credible intelligence on suspected kidnapping activities along the axis.

The sources disclosed that on arrival at the scene, troops found an abandoned vehicle and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the attackers.

According to the sources, the troops engaged the suspected kidnappers, forcing them to flee and abandon four abducted victims at the scene.

The rescued victims, along with recovered items, were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.

They added that troops have intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the route.

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