Troops Arrest Suspected Assailant, Recover Arms in Kaduna Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected assailant and recovered firearms following an attack on forest guards and hunters in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out on April 23 at about 9:35 a.m. by troops of Sector 7 of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), who responded to reports of attackers withdrawing towards Jaginde Forest after the incident at Gidan Waya.

The troops reportedly pursued the fleeing suspects towards Ungwan Maruwa, during which one suspect abandoned his motorcycle and escaped upon sighting the advancing troops.

A search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-49 rifle, and a motorcycle, among other items.

The sources added that a follow-on operation conducted in Gidan Waya resulted in the arrest of a suspect identified as Ahmed Musa, who is believed to be linked to the attack on forest guards and hunters.

The arrested suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the fleeing syndicate.

Security authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and enhancing safety in Kaduna State.

Troops Arrest Suspected Assailant, Recover Arms in Kaduna Operation

Terrorists Kill Butchers’ Association Leader in Katsina, Troops Launch Pursuit

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected terrorists have killed the leader of the Butchers Association of Nigeria, Ruwan Godiya branch, in an attack on the outskirts of Ruwan Godiya village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security sources said troops of Sector 2 under Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to the incident at about 1:25 p.m. on April 21 after receiving reports of terrorist activity in the area.

On arrival, the troops discovered that Sa’adu Amadu, identified as the leader of the local butchers’ association, had been shot dead in his compound by a suspected terrorist kingpin known as Dogo Musa.

The attackers were said to have fled the scene immediately after the killing.

Troops reportedly pursued the suspected assailants along their withdrawal route, but no contact was established.

The sources added that search operations and patrols have been intensified in the general area to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.

Terrorists Kill Butchers’ Association Leader in Katsina, Troops Launch Pursuit

Troops Repel Multiple Terrorist Attacks, Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded a series of operational successes across several locations in Borno State, including the defeat of coordinated terrorist attacks, follow-up air interdiction operations, and the rescue of 15 abducted women and children.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops successfully repelled attacks on Kanama, Ngoshe and Banki communities without any adverse report, as the insurgents were decisively overpowered and forced to withdraw.

In a sustained offensive, additional air interdiction operations were conducted at Sowolwolo in the Sambisa Forest, where troops reportedly neutralised three terrorist groups, further degrading their fighting capability in the area.

Similarly, another air interdiction operation at Kaniram in the Mallam Fatori axis resulted in the neutralisation of scores of terrorists who were observed conducting burial activities following earlier precision strikes.

The sources added that troops of 26 Brigade conducted search-and-rescue operations towards the Maiduguri-Monguno axis, successfully rescuing a total of 15 women and children who had earlier been kidnapped by insurgents.

The rescued victims are currently receiving care and will be reunited with their families after preliminary procedures.

In a separate development, suspected elements of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) fired projectiles towards Gwoza in a retaliatory action; however, no casualties or damage were recorded.

The sources described the series of coordinated operations as a significant boost to ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East, noting that troops continue to maintain pressure on terrorist elements across the theatre.

Troops Repel Multiple Terrorist Attacks, Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims in Borno