Suspected Berom Militia Shoot Eight Cattle in Attack on Herdsman in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Suspected Berom Militia have attacked a herder and his livestock in Nyerwie Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving eight cattle with gunshot wounds.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:25 p.m. on July 16, prompting troops of Sector 4, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), to swiftly mobilise to the scene following a distress report.

However, the assailants fled before the arrival of the troops, evading arrest.

Security sources said preliminary findings indicated that the attackers opened fire on the herd, inflicting gunshot wounds on eight cows. No human casualty was reported during the incident.

Troops have since intensified efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further escalation.

The military urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist in the arrest of those responsible for the attack.

Suspected Berom Militia Shoot Eight Cattle in Attack on Herdsman in Plateau

DSS, Security Operatives Rescue Two Abducted Children in Kwara, Kill Two Kidnappers

By Zagazola Makama

Two children who were abducted by kidnappers were rescued, following a coordinated operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies.

The operation also resulted in the killing of two suspected kidnappers, while several others sustained fatal injuries and fled with gunshot wounds during the encounter.

Zagazola learnt that security forces are continuing clearance operations to track down the remaining members of the kidnapping gang and ensure they are brought to justice.

Further details are expected as the operation progresses.

DSS, Security Operatives Rescue Two Abducted Children in Kwara, Kill Two Kidnappers

Suspected ISWAP member surrenders to troops in Borno, admits role in attacks on Delwa

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 73 Battalion (Motorised), Operation HADIN KAI, have apprehended a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) who surrendered to troops in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested at about 6:47 p.m. on July 14 at the Cashew Plantation area during routine security operations.

According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was an ISWAP member from Warabe, Pulka, in Gwoza Local Government Area and had voluntarily approached the troops to surrender.

The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops.

He also allegedly admitted to participating in three separate attacks on Delwa alongside other members of the terrorist group.

Items recovered from the suspect included one bicycle, one cutlass, one bicycle repair solution, one bicycle pump, one spoon, and ₦6,500 in cash.

Military sources said the suspect is in custody and is undergoing further investigation to obtain intelligence that could support ongoing counter-insurgency operations.

The arrest is part of sustained efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to encourage the surrender of insurgents while dismantling terrorist networks operating across the North-East.

Suspected ISWAP member surrenders to troops in Borno, admits role in attacks on Delwa