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Nigeria: Troops Thwart Boko Haram Assault in Malam Fatori, Recover Unexploded Bombs
Nigeria: Troops Thwart Boko Haram Assault in Malam Fatori, Recover Unexploded Bombs
By: Our Reporter
The resilience of the Nigerian Army was put to the test as Boko Haram militants attempted to infiltrate the military camp at Malam Fatori.
Malam Fatori is located in the northern part of Borno State, about 300km from Maiduguri, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency.
The soldiers remained vigilant and swiftly responded with a barrage of heavy firepower, forcing the terrorists to retreat. Notably, during the engagement, six unexploded bombs were discovered as the terrorists abandoned and fled into the bush.
During the night hours, the insurgents made yet another daring attempt to assail the troops’ stronghold. However, the determined troops mounted a formidable defense, successfully repelling the attack and driving the terrorists back.
“This pattern of repeated assaults on military positions by Boko Haram is not uncommon. It is customary for these terrorists to persist in their efforts over the coming hours and days.” A senior officer in the base told ABC News
According to him, the conflict in the northeast must be won by the Nigerian military at all costs.
He said that currently there has been a setback in the operation owing to the not-so-good relationship with the Niger Republic, as soldiers cannot pursue terrorists beyond the border with the Niger Republic.
“Many terrorist hubs are now in the Niger Republic, and we cannot go outside our borders to get them. That is why there is an increase in the number of attacks in place, like Gaidam in Yobe State, and continuing encounters here in Borno State.” He added.
Nigeria: Troops Thwart Boko Haram Assault in Malam Fatori, Recover Unexploded Bombs
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:10 a.m. on April 3 along Effangha Spring Road in Ikom.
The sources disclosed that the suspect, who hails from Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, was apprehended during the coordinated raid.
According to the sources, troops recovered one revolver pistol, one sword, two laptops, four mobile phones, one digital camera, one wristwatch, three identity cards, and a sack of garri allegedly used to conceal the weapon.
The suspect and recovered items have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence and illegal arms circulation in the South-South region.
Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Precision air interdiction missions conducted by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated scores of ISWAP terrorists in separate coordinated strikes at Kangarwa and Ali Jilamari areas of the Northern Tumbuns in Borno State.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operations were executed on April 1, following credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The source said the first strike was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on ISWAP enclaves in Kangarwa, a known terrorist stronghold, after ISR conducted on March 27 confirmed mass movement of fighters within the location.
According to him, airborne surveillance identified multiple terrorists operating around and inside structures within the enclave before precision munitions were delivered in successive attack passes.
He said the targeted structures were completely destroyed, with scores terrorists neutralised in the strike, while others scampered for safety in different direction.
In a separate operation at about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the air component conducted another interdiction mission at Ali Jilamari, described as a newly established terrorist hideout in the Northern Tumbuns.
The source said the mission followed credible human intelligence and ISR confirmation, which revealed active terrorist logistics hubs and structures within the area.
He added that the air platforms engaged the targets with precision strikes, destroying identified structures and logistics hubs while eliminating additional terrorists.
The source described the operations as part of sustained air offensives aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and denying them freedom of movement in the Lake Chad Basin.
Military airstrikes eliminate scores of ISWAP terrorists in Borno operations
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.
The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.
Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.
Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state
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