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Operation Desert Sanity III: Fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists Plan Relocation To Adamawa

Operation Desert Sanity III: Fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists Plan Relocation To Adamawa
By; Zagazola Makama
Full scale military operations to root out the remnants of terrorists from Sambisa Forest have begun to yield remarkable results, with fleeing Boko Haram senior commanders hitherto tormenting the forest contemplating the relocation of their camps to Bakin Dutse Hill, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State.
The unprecedented full-force operations, codenamed Operation Desert Sanity III, across the forest by troops over the last fortnight have continued to dislodge the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, plunging them into severe disarray as they flee the unbearable firepower of the troops.
The fleeing terrorists, wandering across the forest in search of safety, now make moves to relocate to the Bakin Dutse Hill, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State.
Zagazola Makama, Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad Basin, has gathered impeccably that a section of the Boko Haram group is perfecting plans to move out of the forest to a new hideout in Madagali Bakin Dutse Hill due to its deteriorating power to withstand troops onslaught.
This information, Zagazola impeccably learnt further, was revealed to Abba Alai, a high profile Boko Haram Commander located around Pulka, Gwoza LGA, by Salisu, his associate located around Gobara Camp in Sambisa forest.
Salisu, according to the intelligence reports, said the relocation was as a result of the killing of dozens of his associates by the troops in the current decisive operations.
He also complained that the soldiers carted away their weapons, destoryed their vehicle, motorcycles and food items, stressing that the group was forced to relocate from the enclave they had inhabited for years.
“Imagine, they burnt all our silos and food stuff hidden in bunkers. They also burnt our cloths and homes. With this rainy season, they are planing to invade us and kill us like fowl.
He said they had to run out before they will be killed as the troops have intensified their patrols and attacks. Sighting about 8 different onslaught into their camps within just three months.
Salisu revealed further that apart from Bakin Dutse Hill, other fighters would be relocated to Ali Ngulde camp in the Mandara Mountain, warning that Sambisa is no longer habitable or sage for fighters.
In his response, Alai said his group was working assiduously to fix some of their camps destroyed by troops.
He disclosed that the Soldiers were withdrawn from Sambisa Forest on Tuesday, 21st May, 2024, lamenting that the troops had destroyed everything belonging to Boko Haram in Bula Ba-Abba Ye hideout.
It is yet to be seen how the ISWAP fighters who have been denied respite or sanctuary by the intense onslaught by Nigerian troops intend to regain their mojo considering that the military have remained unrelenting in their operations.
Operation Desert Sanity III: Fleeing Boko Haram Terrorists Plan Relocation To Adamawa
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Fact Check: No attack on former COAS Buratai – what really happened in Buratai, Borno

Fact Check: No attack on former COAS Buratai – what really happened in Buratai, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Recent reports claiming that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), narrowly escaped death in an alleged Boko Haram ambush in Borno State are categorically false and misleading.
Zagazola Makama can confirm that there was never any attack on the retired general, contrary to statements made by Senator Ali Ndume and recklessly amplified by several media outlets without a shred of verification.
What actually happened was a coordinated three-pronged attack by ISWAP terrorists on military facilities in Buratai town, Biu Local Government Area, on Friday. The assault targeted the Battalion Headquarters, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Command Secondary School – not Lt.-Gen. Buratai or any convoy associated with him.
Let us be clear:
Lt.-Gen. Buratai was nowhere near the ambush, and at no point was his life in danger. This is not a matter of semantics, it’s a matter of truth versus dangerous misinformation.
Zagazola Makama, has previously reported how the ground troops, with critical support from Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano jets, repelled the attackers decisively.
During the encounter, two ISWAP gun trucks were destroyed, while a third was recovered during follow-up operations. Several terrorists were killed, including over 20 in airstrikes during their retreat through Mangari.
So how did this snowball into a national headline falsely claiming a “near-death” experience for the former army chief?
Because some politicians spoke irresponsibly, and certain media platforms ran with the story without basic verification, an unforgivable dereliction of journalistic duty, especially in a region as sensitive as the North East.
The media owes the public and the Armed Forces of Nigeria the duty of responsible reporting, not alarmist fiction wrapped in sensational headlines. The security situation in Buratai is under control, and troops continue to dominate the area to prevent any further attacks.
Let this stand as a final and factual rebuttal:
There was NO attack on Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai. Period. Stop twisting the truth for cheap headlines.
Fact Check: No attack on former COAS Buratai – what really happened in Buratai, Borno
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Again, NAF Jets Decimate Terrorist Enclave in Bukar Meram in Lake Chad

Again, NAF Jets Decimate Terrorist Enclave in Bukar Meram in Lake Chad
By: Zagazola Makama
As part of ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on terrorist elements and deny them freedom of action, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has conducted another successful air interdiction mission at a terrorist enclave in Bukar Meram, located in the southern axis of the Lake Chad region.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the mission, which was executed in the early hourz of Monday, June 9, at about 0545 hours, was carried out under the auspices of Operation KALACHEN WUTA II.
The sources said that the operation formed part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting terrorist activities before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah period.
He said that intelligence-led surveillance revealed that the terrorists were regrouping at the Bukar Meram location with intent to launch coordinated attacks on Marte and Monguno general areas.
Prompted by this credible intelligence, the Air Component swiftly mobilised to engage the enclave. Airstrikes were conducted with precision, leading to the neutralisation of several terrorists.
The strikes also resulted in the destruction of critical terrorist logistics, including supply vehicles, makeshift shelters, and weapons storage points.
The decimation of the enclave not only inflicted significant losses on the terrorists but also disrupted their operational planning and movement.
The sources added that Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) conducted after the mission confirmed that the planned attacks on Marte and Monguno were effectively thwarted.
Further intelligence gathering is ongoing to assess enemy reactions and possible movement patterns following the successful interdiction. Ground troops have also been placed on heightened alert to exploit the gains of the airstrike and maintain pressure on fleeing remnants.
Again, NAF Jets Decimate Terrorist Enclave in Bukar Meram in Lake Chad
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French tourist found dead in Gboko hotel

French tourist found dead in Gboko hotel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 67-year-old French national, Mr. Pietier Gilles, has been found dead at a hotel in Gboko town in Benue state.
Zagazola Makama report that the deceased, believed to be a French tourist, was found dead on Saturday at Hotel Jovina, Gbokon, where he had lodged on June 6.
According to a police sources, on Sunday, the hotel manager, Mr. Emmanuel Terhide Laha, reported the incident to the “A” Division Police Station at about 5:45 p.m. on June 8.
Laha informed the police that the tourist fell ill on June 7 but declined to be taken to a hospital. Concerned about his deteriorating condition, the hotel management brought in a medical practitioner to examine him. He was, however, discovered to have died.
“On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer led a patrol team to the hotel where photographs of the scene were taken. The body was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gboko for preservation and autopsy,” the police said.
Gilles reportedly arrived in Nigeria from Niger Republic on May 19, 2025, traveling on a sports bicycle as part of what is believed to be a long-distance tour.
Police sources said investigation will be conducted, and all relevant diplomatic channels are being engaged to handle the situation appropriately.
French tourist found dead in Gboko hotel
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