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Troops Eliminate 8 Boko Haram, captured 1 alive and recover 4 motorcycles

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Troops Eliminate 8 Boko Haram, captured 1 alive and recover 4 motorcycles

Troops Eliminate 8 Boko Haram, captured 1 alive and recover 4 motorcycles 

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army in Collaboration with  vigilante members in the night of Monday,  killed eight Boko Haram militants and captured one alive  in an ambush in Mafa local government area of Borno State.

This came after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, charged troops to redouble their efforts in smoking out terrorists in Sambisa Forest and the Lake Chad region

It was gathered that the successful ambush Operation which was coordinated on the strenght of credible intelligence, at Ngoum Community near Maiduguri, the restive capital of Borno State, paid off as the troops instantly eliminated the terrorists.  

An Intelligence Officer told Zagazola Makama, a Security Analyst and Counter Insurgency Expert in the Lake Chad that the insurgents were those who usually engaged in robbery mission around the general area of Mafa, Jere and Konduga LGAs.

“Our troops killed eight of them, captured one alive, recovered four motorcycles and Ak47 riffles,” said the sources. 

Meanwhile, in the same vain, A Subgroup of Kwayam Tribe in Borno who were known for their spiritual warfare, have killed two Boko Haram suspects in a seperate ambush with bow and arrows.

Sources said that they alsp recovered one motorcycle from the terrorists which was later handed over to the troops at Gwongulan.

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Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Forward Operating Base in Zamfara

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Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Forward Operating Base in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Combat Team 5 (CT 5) have repelled a terrorist attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists launched the attack at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday, assaulting the base from multiple directions.

The sources said the troops maintained their defensive positions and successfully repelled the attackers after an exchange of gunfire.

During the incident, three civilians sustained gunshot wounds and were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

The sources added that the situation has since been brought under control, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks.

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Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa

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Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted 11 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, suspected to be smuggled to terrorist elements in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the seizure was made at about 12:27 p.m. on June 26 by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion during a strangulation operation along the Maiha–Maiha Gari Road.

The sources said the smugglers abandoned the products and fled on sighting the troops, escaping into nearby bushes before they could be apprehended.

A total of 11 jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were recovered from the scene.

The recovered petroleum products have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the supply of logistics to terrorist groups operating in the North-East by denying them access to essential commodities, including fuel.

The sources added that troops have continued to sustain intelligence-driven strangulation operations across the theatre to block terrorist supply routes and dismantle their support networks.

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Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations

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Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles during separate offensive operations in Kebbi State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 established contact with terrorists at Sabarumawa on Friday during an offensive operation.

During the encounter, the troops nutrialised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 143 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, nine AK-47 magazines and one motorcycle.

Military sources said the operations formed part of the sustained offensive campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and denying criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.

The sources added that troops have continued to maintain aggressive offensive operations across the theatre to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and consolidate recent operational gains.

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