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Nigeria: Troops arrest 13 ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno
Nigeria: Troops arrest 13 ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno
By: Zagalola Makama
No fewer than 13 ISWAP logistics suppliers have been arrested by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
NEWSng gathered that the troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, Benishiek, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force arrested the suspects during Market surveillance at Benishiek market.
An Intelligence Sources said that the suspects were intercepted conveying large quantities of for ISWAP terrorists.
The sources said that Benisheikh and Jakana in Kaga Local Government Areas had remained one of the largest hub of logistics supplies for the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists for many years.
He said during every weekly market day, the insurgents marchants usually to the market to buy varieties of food items, fuel, sim cards, clothes and other items for the terrorists.
He said that the troops had in many cases intercepted the bad elements working for the terrorists.
Nigeria: Troops arrest 13 ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian army Troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped clergyman, Reverend Ephraim Yakubu, in Miango axis of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim was abducted in front of his residence at Agingi Village along the Rukuba Road on 3 December 2025.
Troops on a clearance patrol around the high grounds in the Miango axis engaged the kidnappers on 4 December at about 0740 hours, forcing them to flee.
Reverend Yakubu was found tied under a rock in the area and sustained injuries during captivity.
Security personnel also recovered one fabricated rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the scene.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the 3 Military Specialist Hospital (3 DMSH) for medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.
Army troops rescued Kidnapped Reverend in Miango, arms recovered
Bauchi Youth dies after fight during naming ceremony in Warji
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Haruna Haruna of Kwata Village, Warji Local Government Area, Bauchi State, has reportedly died following a violent altercation during a naming ceremony on 2 December 2025.
Zagazola understands that a misunderstanding among some youths at the ceremony escalated into a physical fight, leaving the victim in a comatose state.
He was rushed to General Hospital, Warji, but later died while receiving medical attention.
Police operatives have arrested one Gambo Yobe, 20, in connection with the incident.
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