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Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and neutralised a bandit in separate operations in Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday in Jos, that the operations were conducted between April 11 and 12.
He said the suspected ISWAP members, identified as Abdulkadir Dalhatu, 25, and Ubaidu Hassan, 25, were arrested on April 11 in the Yelwa axis of Shendam Local Government Area.
According to him, the suspects, who disguised as tailors, were apprehended by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam during a sting operation.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were instructed by an ISWAP commander to operate under the cover of tailoring to establish bases in Plateau and Bauchi States,”he said
He further disclosed that on the same day, troops of Sector 4 conducted a follow-up operation at the hideout of a wanted criminal in Mazat Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
Although the suspect escaped before the troops arrived, a search of the hideout led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with registration number 23402 and a loaded magazine buried in the compound.
In a related development, on April 12, troops of Sector 2 laid an ambush against bandits along the Pinau-Bangalala Road in Wase Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
The troops made contact with the bandits, neutralising one, while others fled with suspected gunshot injuries. One fabricated pistol was recovered at the scene.
The sources reaffirmed OPSH’s commitment to addressing all forms of insecurity in its areas of responsibility and called on members of the public to continue providing timely and actionable information to aid ongoing military operations.
Troops Arrest ISWAP Suspects, Neutralise Bandit, Recover Arms in Plateau
Troops Intercept Suspect with Firearm, Cash in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Forest Yakin (OPFY) have apprehended a suspected criminal in possession of a locally fabricated firearm and other items at a checkpoint in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources said the arrest occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on April 26 at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birni, where troops were conducting routine stop-and-search operations.
The suspect, who was intercepted while passing through the checkpoint, was found with a locally made pistol, a cutlass, one mobile phone, and a sum of N154,800.
The sources added that the suspect and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They reaffirmed that troops remain vigilant and committed to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing criminal activities and enhancing security across the area.
Troops Intercept Suspect with Firearm, Cash in Kaduna
Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered additional arms and ammunition during follow-up clearance operations after a recent terrorist attack on Kukareta in Yobe State.
Security sources said the troops conducted a sweep of the general area of contact at about 8:00 a.m. as part of ongoing exploitation operations aimed at tracking fleeing insurgents.
During the search, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 178910, one magazine and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, believed to have been abandoned by the terrorists while escaping from the scene.
The sources said the recovered items had been secured, adding that no further enemy contact was made during the operation.
They added that troops would continue follow-up exploitation operations in the area, noting that the general security situation remains fluid but under control, with troops maintaining high morale and operational effectiveness.
Troops recover additional weapon, ammunition after Kukareta attack in Yobe
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 1 Division Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a civilian in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred in the early hours of April 26 at about 3:00 a.m., when troops on night patrol at Sanga responded to reports of sporadic gunshots along Ungwan Mohammadu village road.
The sources said the troops swiftly moved to the scene and made contact with suspected kidnappers, engaging them in a firefight that forced the criminals to flee.
According to the sources, one civilian who sustained gunshot wounds during the incident was rescued by the troops.
The victim was immediately evacuated to Confidence Hospital in Fadan Karshi for medical attention and is currently receiving treatment.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and are conducting follow-up operations to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.
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