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Troops Eliminate Three Notorious Bandit Leaders in Zamfara
Troops Eliminate Three Notorious Bandit Leaders in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with Zamfara State’s Community Watch group, also known as Askarawa, have achieved a major breakthrough by neutralizing three notorious bandit leaders in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandit leaders including Kachallah Mai Shadda, Kachalla Gurgu, and Kachalla Mai Dadawere ambushed and eliminated near Gangara village while fleeing military incursions. The operation occurred as the bandits attempted to escape on two motorcycles.
The latest operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat banditry across the Northwest region, including Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States. In the past week, over 60 bandits have been neutralized, while dozens have been forced to flee their enclaves due to intensified military pressure.
In another operation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) carried out precision strikes targeting bandits loyal to the infamous Bello Turji as they retreated toward remote areas in Maradun and Zurmi LGAs. Ground troops and local vigilantes supported the airstrikes, inflicting heavy casualties on the assailants.
Ground forces also recorded successes in Fakai, located in Shinkafi LGA, where several bandits were eliminated. However, some vigilantes pursuing the criminals were caught in crossfire, resulting in casualties. The injured vigilantes have been evacuated to healthcare facilities in Kaura Namoda, Zurmi, and Kaya for treatment.
Sources report that bandits led by Bello Turji are relocating from Shinkafi LGA’s forest to Surbudu Forest in Isa LGA of Sokoto State. This movement has raised concerns about potential regrouping.
In a separate incident, Turji’s faction was spotted along the Mayasa Road near Gidan Jaja, transporting hundreds of rustled livestock. To avoid aerial detection, the bandits positioned the animals at the front of their convoy while riding motorcycles in the middle, complicating surveillance efforts.
Be on standby as Zagazola brings more updates from North West Theartre
Troops Eliminate Three Notorious Bandit Leaders in Zamfara
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist and recovered arms and logistics during an ambush operation along the Nigeria–Cameroon border axis.
Security sources said the ambush was conducted by troops of 3 Battalion (Mechanised), 24 Task Force Brigade, following ongoing operations across the Madari–Segeme axis in Cameroon.
The sources disclosed that at about 11:40 p.m. on March 24, the ambush team made contact with fleeing terrorists along the Abari axis, leading to the neutralisation of one insurgent.
Items recovered from the scene included one M-19 assault rifle, assorted rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two mobile phones, one GSM battery, two Airtel SIM cards, five sachets of mebendazole tablets, a tactical gear bag, and one motorcycle.
According to the sources, the operation forms part of sustained efforts to track and eliminate fleeing terrorist elements along border corridors.
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover arms in ambush near Nigeria–Cameroon border
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of a suspect conveying items believed to be meant for terrorists.
The sources disclosed that at about 6:00 p.m. on March 25, troops of 233 Tank Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Yobe State Hunters Group, intercepted the suspect, identified as Modu Sharif, 23, while moving from Damaturu to Kadau village near Goniri axis.
Items recovered from the suspect included 11 brake liners, four carburetors, one bunch of springs, 17 spark plugs, one crankshaft, three packets of oil seals, 18 cable wires, and eight clutch handles, all suspected to be motorcycle spare parts.
According to the sources, the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that he was sent by Boko Haram elements to deliver the items.
The suspect is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other collaborators and dismantle the logistics network supporting terrorist activities in the region.
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno
Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 8 Division, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sabon Birnin in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have traced a group of terrorists who kidnapped four farmers in Fadama village.
Security sources said that at about 10:00 a.m. on March 24, troops responded to reports of terrorist activity in the community. On arrival, they confirmed that a group of terrorists had invaded the village and abducted four local farmers.
Troops trailed the suspects along their withdrawal route but the terrorists had fled.
The troops admonished residents on the importance of timely reporting of suspicious activities to enable prompt security response and continued aggressive patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action in the area.
They also warned the residents against complicity with the terrorists.
Troops trail kidnappers, warn locals in Sokoto against complicity
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