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Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in collaboration with Zamfara state Community Protection Guard.
have eliminated a Bandit Kingpin, Aminu Dogo and several fighters in the North West of Magazu in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state in its continued raid in bandits enclaves.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the feat was recorded on May 1, when the troops stormed the camp, noting that they also recovered 50 livestock stolen by the bandits.
The sources said that the recent operations were in demonstration of its determined efforts to speedily eliminate the insurgents in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and other parts of the North West.
He said that the troops have within the past weeks been conducting a well coordinated land and air offensives which has resulted in the elimination of scores of bandits including their commanders as well as the rescue of people held hostages in their enclaves.
In the same vein, he said the troops repelled two simultaneous attacks at Gidan Dan-kande and Malam Nadaraga house in Tsafe LGA, where they engaged top bandits kingpins, Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, Kachallah Mal tukur and Kachallah baldu and dozens of their fighters.
On April 30, to May 1, 2024, the untelenting troops in collaboration with the Special Police Unit and ASKARAWAN Zamfara conducted another series of operations on bandits enclaves operating around Yandoto, Fegin Baza, Dan Marke and Gidan Dawa in Tsafe LGA.
The source said during the advanced patrol, contact was made with the bandits resulting in a fierce fire fight. The troops however, succeeded in dislodging the bandits and eliminated several of their fighters.
“During the Operation, the team intercepted another large numbers of bandits behind SETRACO Company along Tsafe – Gusau road in Tsafe.
The team succeeded in neutralising several of the bandits while others fled in disarray.
Several abducted persons held hostage by the bandits’ were rescued. Furthermore, the team mobilised to Ba’a Wata Ba area and recovered some items abandoned by the bandits who fled upon sighting the security team advances to their enclaves.
Meanwhile in a seperate operation, four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) YANSAKAI paid the supreme price while combating the bandits in Tsafe LGA.
Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have repelled an attempted kidnapping along the Makurdi–Kura road in Benue State, but a driver was killed during a crossfire between soldiers and suspected bandits on Wednesday evening.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. when a group of engineers travelling from Kura to Makurdi encountered armed men who had blocked the road, intending to abduct passengers in a bus ahead of them.
According to a local source, soldiers on routine patrol were behind the engineers’ vehicle and immediately engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing the assailants to flee into the bush.
During the exchange of fire, Ochoche Otokolo Ekwu, the driver of the engineers’ vehicle, was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot.
The source said the Divisional Police Officer of ‘D’ Division mobilised a patrol team alongside tactical units to the scene, where the corpse was evacuated and deposited at a mortuary in Makurdi.
The source added that security operatives are currently combing nearby bushes to track the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks along the route.
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer has been declared missing in Katsina State after signing out a service rifle for duty and disappearing without a trace.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Nov. 23 when PC Ahmed Tukur attached to the Danmusa Division, reported for duty at about 6 p.m. and signed out an AK-47 rifle with breech number 13492 for standby duty.
Shortly after collecting the weapon, the officer left the station for an unknown location and has not been seen since.
A source told Zagazola that all efforts to contact him, including visits to his residence and reaching out to relatives, have yielded no clues about his whereabouts.
The source said the command has launched sustained efforts to trace the officer and recover the missing rifle, describing the situation as “a serious operational and security concern.”
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
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Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Governor Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni CON has said that the security challenges in the nation need to involve community leaders and individuals for intelligence gathering so as to cut off sources of illegal arms supply in the country.
He said by involving the community leaders and individuals for intelligence gathering, it will arrest the sponsors in order to restore peace and stability to Nigerians.
Governor Buni disclosed this today when he received members of the forest guards training and evaluation committee at the Government House, Damaturu.
Ably represented by his Deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune). He urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrifices made by our forefathers to end security challenges and build a better Nigeria.
The governor assured that recently the service chiefs have given assurance that they will do everything possible within their reach to bring to an end the current insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria.
He informed the delegation that the Yobe state government has been working tirelessly to improve the security situation in the state.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Major General H. I. Mabeokwu, told the governor that they were in Yobe State to brief the governor on the ongoing training of 865 forest guards in the state.
According to Major General Mabeokwu, the committee had earlier visited the Yobe state camp to monitor the ongoing training and inquired about the needs of the trainees and the standards set for the training.
“Your Excellency, we have made significant strides in not only training those forest guards but also raising their awareness about the importance of forest conservation.” Major General Mabeokwu said.
He commended the governor for his generosity in terms of welfare for the instructors and trainees as well as relocation and renovation of the training camp and facilities used to enhance the training.
The committee members comprise the Nigerian Army, Navy, DSS, NNSBS, and NPS across the security agencies.
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
Troops repel kidnapping attempt on Makurdi–Kura road, driver killed in crossfire
Police Officer goes missing after signing out rifle in Katsina
Community leaders’ engagement and intelligence gathering are key to the security situation. – Governor Bini
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