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Nigerian Troops increase tempo, sweeps Boko Haram, ISWAP enclaves on Sallah day

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Nigerian Troops increase tempo, sweeps Boko Haram, ISWAP enclaves on Sallah day

By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have increased the tempo of its activities in the Lake Chad Basin Region in its clear demonstration of its determined efforts to speedily eliminate and degrade Boko Haram and the Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP), under the operation codename Operation DESERT SANITY III, LAKE SANITY AND MOUNTAIN SANITY.

The troops of 21 armored Brigade, Operation have in the past weeks been conducting a well coordinated land offensive with support from the Air Force Component.

The operation was aimed at destroying Boko Haram and ISWAP enclaves in Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu and its surroundings. During the operations, suspected Boko Haram /ISWAP Terrorists surrendered to the troops while others were neutralized.

On April 10, 2024, the troops resumed a major offensive into NGAURI and GARGASH general area with elements of the Civilian Joint Task Force and Hybrid Forces.

The incursion of the troops disrupted the Eid El-Fitr Sallah Celebration of the terrorists as the team’s projected force, made the terrorists flee their homes for the fear of elimination.

The team destroyed the terrorists’ hamlet and other surrounding settlements around the area.

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Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

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Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the operative, identified as Abubakar Iliya, 35, who was attached to a special hunters unit stationed at Galadiman-Kogo, reportedly fell from a sentry post.

During the fall, his cocked rifle disengaged and discharged, striking him in the abdomen and causing fatal injuries.

His remains were later evacuated by his unit for burial in accordance with customary rites.

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Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

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Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons missing.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 16 when the canoe, carrying six females and one male passenger, overturned during the journey.

The passengers were identified as Mustapher Yakubu; Sahura Yakubu and her child; Zarifa Yakubu; Mommy Yakubu; Lizatu Yakubu; Zaratu Yusuf; and Sumaiya Ibrahim, all from Jata/Bmagara via Kami Village.

Rescue teams, including police and local divers, were immediately mobilised to the scene. The boat driver and his conductor were rescued alive, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.

Authorities said further updates would be provided as rescue operations continue.

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Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

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Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.

According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 when a large group of bandits invaded the village, shot two residents whose identities are yet to be confirmed, and set several houses on fire.

The attackers also looted shops and carted away food items before leaving Konkoso Village and moving toward Pissa Village in Pissa District.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track the bandits and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

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