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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
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
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Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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