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Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack in Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, has donated the sum of $5 million to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the recent insurgent attack on Mafa village in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe state.
The attack, which occurred at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, resulted in the deaths of several innocent civilians and the burning and destruction of properties.
Presenting the funds to the Emir, the leader of the delegation, Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly, said Senator Ahmed Lawan has strongly condemned the heinous act of violence.
He said the president of the 9th Senate extends his heartfelt condolences to the Emir, Alhaji Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, the bereaved families of the victims, the Jajere emirate council, and the entire people of the Tarmuwa local government area.
The former president of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, also condoled His Excellency, Yobe state governor, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni (CON), Chiroman Gujba, the state government, and the entire people of Yobe state.
He extends his prayers to Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive their shortcomings and grant the souls of the victims eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
In his remarks, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Jajere, Alhaji Hamza Ibn Buba Mashio, expressed his appreciation and thanked Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, for the assistance he rendered to the families of the victims.
The delegations are Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly leader; Hon. Sanda Kara Bade, member representing Bade East, Yobe State House of Assembly; Hon. Umaru Aguwa, Executive Chairman Jakusko local government; and Hon. Ibrahim Babagana Yurema, Executive Chairman Bade local government.
Others include Alhaji Adamu Lamido, APC Chairman Jakusko local government area, Alhaji Usman Nan, Malam Tsoho Mele, Malam Buba Dogona, Alhaji Yakubu Isa, Malam Sani Musa Mai Goro, Malam Habu Garkuwa, and Alhaji Abubakar Yabaze, among others.
Senator Lawan donates N5m to families of victims of the Mafa attack in Yobe
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorist logistics suppliers along the Ngoshe–Ashigashiya road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, deployed at Ngoshe, laid an ambush at a known crossing point along the route at about 2:20 a.m. on April 24.
The sources said the troops made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying items to terrorist elements and engaged them with disciplined fire.
The suspects were forced to abandon the items and fled in disarray.
Items recovered during exploitation of the area include 10 pairs of women’s slippers, 28 sachets of 500g salt, 39 sachets of powdered milk, a motorcycle tube, a pair of joggers, two pieces of clothing materials measuring 10 yards each, two one-litre containers of engine oil and a black shirt.
The sources said no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, while casualties on the part of the fleeing suspects could not be immediately ascertained.
They added that the troops returned to base at about 6:00 a.m. after completing the operation.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high.
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a prominent member of the ISWAP Shura Council during an operation in Yobe State.
Security sources said the development was confirmed at about 6:12 p.m. on April 22 following intelligence reports that the senior terrorist figure, identified as Abu Jarir, was eliminated by troops in the Babangida area.
According to the sources, the neutralisation is considered a significant blow to the terrorist leadership structure in the Lake Chad region.
The sources further disclosed that the overall ISWAP commander in the Lake Chad axis, identified as Ba Shuwa, reportedly dispatched a team to recover the body of the slain commander on the same day.
The search party was said to have been sighted moving on about 12 motorcycles around the Aljanna Jaule area.
Further details on the operation are expected as exploitation continues.
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
Troops Ambush Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items in Borno
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
Troops Neutralise ISWAP Shura Member Abu Jirir in Yobe
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