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Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender, Lay Down Arms in Katsina After Fierce Military Offensive

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Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender, Lay Down Arms in Katsina After Fierce Military Offensive

By: Zagazola Malama

Several notorious bandit leaders, who have long terrorized Batsari, Safana, and Jibia Local Government Areas of Katsina State, have surrendered and laid down their arms following a series of intensified military operations.

The surrendering bandits include Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi Lankai, Jijjige, and Dabar Musa Dan Gandu, all operating from the Jibia axis.

Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the military’s sustained onslaught against armed groups in the region forced the bandits to seek peace and disarm voluntarily.

During their surrender, the repentant bandits appealed to the government to provide them with alternative means of livelihood, requesting the construction of markets, hospitals, and access to clean water to help them reintegrate into society.

Their surrender was facilitated by the National Community for Security and Societal Advancement in Katsina (NCSOSACK), led by Comrade Hamisa S. Batsari, which represented affected communities in the security dialogue.

As part of their surrender, the bandits handed over their weapons to the military and released several hostages they had kidnapped during their reign of terror. They also vowed to embrace peace and end their involvement in criminal activities.

Top Military sources said that welcomed the surrender but reiterated that operations against unrepentant bandits will continue until total peace is restored in Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and the entire North West and the broader Northwest 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.

Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a notorious criminal terrorizing residents of Vatt Community.

Security sources said that at about 4:10 p.m. on March 24, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, in collaboration with local residents, apprehended 40-year-old Suleiman Mohammed in Lamingo, Jos East Local Government Area.

The suspect, known for causing fear and committing crimes in the community, was handed over to the Keystone Maijuju Division for necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to maintain law and order, protect lives, and ensure the safety of residents across Plateau State.

Troops arrest notorious criminal in Jos East, Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have successfully repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Pinau community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on March 26, when armed assailants attempted to strike the community.

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, engaged the attackers with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“No casualties were recorded during the encounter, and troops are currently conducting thorough exploitation of the area to ensure the safety of residents,” a security source said.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repel terrorists’ attack in Plateau

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