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Nigerian Troops nab 2 notorious kidnappers after lurking them with ransom payment

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Nigerian Troops nab 2 notorious kidnappers after lurking them with ransom payment

By; Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH) have apprehended two notorious kidnappers identified as Yahuza Abubakar and Musa Ishyaka at Jagindi Community in Jema’a LGA in Kaduna State.

Intellgence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the suspects were arrested on June 14, during ransome collection.

The suspect kidnapped one Miss Aisha Gero from Jagindi and demanded ransom of N500,000 from her parents.

However, they were lured by intelligence with ransom and subsequently arrested at the point of collection.

The suspects are undergoing investigation at the military custody.

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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border

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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist and recovered arms and logistics during an ambush operation along the Nigeria–Cameroon border axis.

Security sources said the ambush was conducted by troops of 3 Battalion (Mechanised), 24 Task Force Brigade, following ongoing operations across the Madari–Segeme axis in Cameroon.

The sources disclosed that at about 11:40 p.m. on March 24, the ambush team made contact with fleeing terrorists along the Abari axis, leading to the neutralisation of one insurgent.

Items recovered from the scene included one M-19 assault rifle, assorted rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two mobile phones, one GSM battery, two Airtel SIM cards, five sachets of mebendazole tablets, a tactical gear bag, and one motorcycle.

According to the sources, the operation forms part of sustained efforts to track and eliminate fleeing terrorist elements along border corridors.

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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno

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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of a suspect conveying items believed to be meant for terrorists.

The sources disclosed that at about 6:00 p.m. on March 25, troops of 233 Tank Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group, intercepted the suspect, identified as Modu Sharif, 23, while moving from Damaturu to Kadau village near Goniri axis.

Items recovered from the suspect included 11 brake liners, four carburetors, one bunch of springs, 17 spark plugs, one crankshaft, three packets of oil seals, 18 cable wires, and eight clutch handles, all suspected to be motorcycle spare parts.

According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was sent by Boko Haram elements to deliver the items.

The suspect is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other collaborators and dismantle the logistics network supporting terrorist activities in the region.

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.

Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.

Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.

The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.

They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.

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