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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 foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
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