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Nigeria: ISWAP terrorists target motorists on Bama-Banki Road.

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Nigeria: ISWAP terrorists target motorists on Bama-Banki Road.

By: Our Reporter

ISWAP terrorists have launched a brazen attack on motorists who were traveling along the Bama-Banki road, an important route in northeastern Nigeria, not far from Darajamal in the Bama Local Government Area.

Travelers said the terrorists are in large numbers and equipped with sophisticated weapons.

During this assault, the assailants successfully intercepted and seized two vehicles that were loaded with essential food items.

The attackers then swiftly retreated into the dense cover of the nearby bush, making it challenging for any immediate pursuit. The fate and well-being of the two drivers involved remain uncertain at this time.

One of the victims who escaped that attack said the appearance of the terrorists was dreadful.

“I am still in shock that these elements can still have the audacity to attack as such, despite reports that they have been degraded.” He said.

This confirmed the fears of the North East governor when he called on the Nigerian military to take action against the terrorists known locations within the Northeast region.

Also in response to the concern of the Northeast governor’s regarding the resurgence of Boko Haram, the Nigerian Air Force in a statement by NAF, signed by its spokesperson, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet on Tuesday, recalled that Suwa was a stronghold of Boko Haram terrorists in the Gezuwa general area near Sambisa Forest.

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai disclosed that it conducted an airstrike in the area dislodging “remnants of terrorists” and clearing the region of other criminals in the early morning of Monday.

“Recent intelligence, however, revealed the massing up of terrorists within the area with likely plans to attack troops on patrol along major routes to Bama and Mafa LGA.

“Further intelligence also revealed that the same group of terrorists had perfected plans to attack troops stationed around Rann in Kalabalge LGA,” NAF said.

Nigeria: ISWAP terrorists target motorists on Bama-Banki Road.

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Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt

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Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.

Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.

“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.

The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.

The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.

The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.

Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.

A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.

Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.

The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.

Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.

The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.

They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.

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