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Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno
Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno
By: Our Reporter
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Monguno, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) and making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025, in a significant counter-terrorism operation.
Gunio is located about 60km from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, Northeast Nigeria.
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer, HQ MNJTF, N’djamena, Chad, in a statement on Wednesday, identified the suspect as Mr. Murktar Alhaji Chari, 28 years old.
According to the statement, the suspect confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in the Mobbar Local Government Area for a planned attack on MNJTF troops.
“The intercepted materials included four empty 12kg cylinders, one empty 6kg cylinder, two carburetor gas canisters, two pressure regulators, and a hose.” The statement further said
According to the statement, information revealed that the materials were intended for a group of terrorists planning a retaliatory attack following the killing of their members and seizure of a significant weapons cache.
by the armed forces
It said the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
The Force Commander MNJTF, Major General Ibrahim Ali, has commended the troops and CJTF for their vigilance and professionalism, reiterating MNJTF’s resolve to combat terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the region.
Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with the police repelled a bandit attack on Soro Daya village in Kankia Local Government Area.
Zagazola learn that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sept. 19 when suspected bandits invaded the village.
The troops were promptly mobilized to the scene. On reaching Soro Daya junction, the team was confronted by the hoodlums, leading to a heavy gun duel.
“The bandits damaged the front tyre and side glasses of a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) patrol vehicle before retreating into the forest.
“One female victim, Nabiha Mani, aged 15, was rescued with a gunshot wound on her thigh. She was rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre in Matazu for treatment and later referred to the Orthopaedic Hospital, Katsina, for further medical attention,” said the sources.
Army troops repel bandits in Katsina, rescue teenage girl with gunshot wound
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.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
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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