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Nigerian Military Smoke Bandits in N/West Africa In Another Deadly Precision Airstrike
Nigerian Military Smoke Bandits in N/West Africa In Another Deadly Precision Airstrike
By: Zagazola Makama
The Air component of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) has launched another devastating intelligence led aerial and ground coordinated operation targeting Top Bandit Kingpin MONORE in the east of Katsina village of Danmusa LGA.
The operation, conducted on 28 April 2024, at about 7am, yielded significant success as the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) post-strike conducted revealed the neutralization of over 20 terrorists. an unknown number of high profile fighters including members of the MONORE’s family were neutralised.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that MONORE is the Chief Coordinator of all atrocities committed by bandits in Danmusa, Musawa, Matazu, Safana and Kankara LGAs in Katsina state. The bandits kingpin has killed dozens of people, razed villages, attacked commuters and placed ransom on communities.
His hideout was located in the east of Katsina village of Danmusa LGA, before he eventually evacuated to a new hideout around Bichi Mallamawa mountains along with his family and fighters, were he was trailed and nutrialised.
In another development, NAF airstrikes bombarded the camp of another camp of bandit kingpin KACHALLAH DOGO IDI, located around the border between Katsina and Zamfara State.
The damaging airstrikes resulted in the Suyanisation of 26 bandits, while dozens of fighters including Kachallah Dogo Idi sustained various degrees of injury.
The airstrike which disoriented the bandits led to the escape of 23 women captive of the bandits. The women were kidnapped last week in Shemori Gidan Kwabo and Gidan Kare.
The success of these airstrikes and ground troops operation under Operation Hadarin Daji underscores commitment of the Armed forces toward eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerian citizens.
These airstrikes complement the ongoing efforts of ground forces in the North West and represent a crucial step forward in the fight against terrorism through inter agency collaboration.
Nigerian Military Smoke Bandits in N/West Africa In Another Deadly Precision Airstrike
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forced have neutralised two suspected notorious bandits during a clearance operation in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola that the operation followed credible intelligence received on Tuesday at about 1:00 p.m.
The report indicated that a criminal gang led by one Senen Hemen, also known as Orpa, was sighted along the pipeline axis between Gbeji and Igbongom communities in Ukum.
According to the sources, security forces were promptly mobilised to the location, where the gang engaged the operatives in a gun duel.
During the exchange, Hemen and another gang member identified as Mzungweve Ichur, both from Igbongom, were shot dead, while others fled the scene with gunshot injuries.
The sources confirmed that the corpses of the two suspects had been recovered and deposited at a private mortuary in Gbeji, while a manhunt had been launched in the surrounding bushes to track the fleeing accomplices.
The sources assured residents that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid Ukum and adjoining areas of violent criminal gangs.
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have abducted a worshipper from a mosque in Gbonkan Village, Ipapo, Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
Sources said that the victim, identified as Amadu Usman, was kidnapped on Monday night while praying at the mosque alongside his elder brother, Adamu Usman.
The sources said seven armed men invaded the mosque at about 9 p.m. and whisked the victim away to an unknown destination.
The sources said that a joint team of security forces, Amotekun Corps, vigilantes and local hunters had since launched a search-and-rescue operation, combing surrounding bushes to track down the suspects and rescue the victim.
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Police, Community Watch Corps and local vigilantes, have repelled a bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Sources said that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when armed bandits launched an attack on a hunters’ camp in Naalma village.
According to the sources, the troops and other security operatives responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to withdraw.
“During the operation, Usman Lawal, 35, the Commander of the Hunters’ group, sustained fatal injuries. One of the bandits was neutralised while the rifle earlier seized from the hunters’ commander was recovered.
“Other fleeing bandits are suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops are currently conducting cordon-and-search operations within the area,”said the sources.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
Security forces neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue clearance operation
Gunmen abduct worshipper in Oyo community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA repel bandit attack in Malumfashi, Katsina
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