Six Soldiers Injured in Road Accident in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Six soldiers sustained injuries in a road traffic accident involving troops of the 8 Division Garrison in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Sources said that the accident occurred on Saturday at Goronyo Community while troops attached to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Isa were returning from an administrative patrol.

The sources said the accident involved a military gun truck, which sustained minor damage in the incident.

According to the sources, six soldiers were injured and were immediately evacuated to Goronyo Hospital, where they received initial medical treatment and were stabilised.

The injured personnel were later transferred to the 8 Division Military Hospital for further medical attention.

The sources added that the condition of the injured soldiers was stable, while the circumstances surrounding the accident were being assessed.

Six Soldiers Injured in Road Accident in Sokoto

Troops Recover Unexploded Ordnance During Patrol in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recovered an unexploded ordnance (UXO) during a routine patrol in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

Military sources told Zagazola on Tuesday that the discovery was made at about 1:10 p.m. on Saturday at Tse Orkpen, near Ukpiam, by troops of Sector 1 of the operation.

The sources said the troops spotted the unexploded ordnance while conducting a patrol and immediately secured the area to prevent any danger to residents.

According to the sources, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was subsequently deployed to the location and safely recovered the device.

The recovered unexploded ordnance has been taken into military custody for further action, while security agencies continue efforts to clear operational areas of explosive remnants that could pose a threat to civilians and security personnel.

Troops Recover Unexploded Ordnance During Patrol in Benue

Troops Secure 27 Cattle After Responding to Farmland Destruction Report in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have secured 27 cattle after responding to a report of farmland destruction in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Military sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Monday at Taagbe Village.

The sources said troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, were deployed to the area following reports that cattle were grazing on farmlands, resulting in the destruction of crops.

Upon arrival, the troops found 27 cattle grazing unattended, with no herders present at the scene.

According to the sources, the cattle were moved to a safe location to prevent further damage to farmlands and to facilitate appropriate administrative action.

The sources added that security personnel remain on alert in the area to forestall any breakdown of law and order, while efforts are ongoing to identify the owners of the cattle and address the incident through the appropriate channels.

The intervention forms part of ongoing measures by security agencies to contain farmer-herder disputes and maintain peace in communities across Plateau State.

Troops Secure 27 Cattle After Responding to Farmland Destruction Report in Plateau