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The ends of insurgency is in sight in northeast -CAS tell troops

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The ends of insurgency is in sight in northeast -CAS tell troops

By: Ladi Dapson

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Bala Abubakar has said that the fight against insurgents in the last six months has witnesses loudable progress, saying the troops must fight to finish the terrorist wherever they might hide in the country.

Air Marshall Abubakar gave the matching orders to the airmen and personnel during the Christmas launcheon was organized by Air Taskforce Component of Operations Hadin Kai in Maiduguri yesterday.

He noted that the troops had caused to celebrate considering the progress that was recorded in the last six months against insurgents in the northeast region.

“In taken shocked of our operations across the nations I can confidently says that we a lot of reasons to celebrate in the last 6 months
in particular, since mid of June to date; we has decimated several mass gatherings of insurgents and their logistics as well as their top commander were took out as a result of air power. This hope is the essence of our fight against insurgency, terrorism and all forms of criminality.

“Let us fight them until the nation whole are safe of criminals. I believe their ends is in sight,”CAS urged.

In his remark, Governor Babagana Zulum was represented by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar assured that he would not relent in his efforts to support military to ensure they get rid of security challenges in the region.

Earlier, the Commander of Air Component of Operations Hadin Kai, Air Cdre GI Jibia called for more robust synergies among sisters security agenices to wipe out the insurgents.

“Sir, We will continue to fight and wins with our sisters agencies until we wipe out all the insurgents in the region,”he said.

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Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt

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Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.

Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.

“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.

The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.

The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

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Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.

The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.

Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.

A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.

Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.

The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.

Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.

The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.

They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.

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