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Troops eliminates 3 ISWAP terrorists enforcing lavies, recover 2 rifles, grenade

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Troops eliminates 3 ISWAP terrorists enforcing lavies, recover 2 rifles, grenade

By: Zagazola Makama

The troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai on Sunday eliminated three ISWAP terrorists enforcing Zakkat Levies on Maltari Village near Kukareta in Borno State.

Intelligence sources, reliably informed Zagazola Makama, that the terrorists met their Waterloo during a gunfight with the troops.

The sources said that the following report was received at about 4am on Sunday February 18, 2024, about terrorist elements sighted at Maltari Village near Kukareta where they were reported to be enforcing collection of Zakat Levies from community members.

He said that a fighting patrol from Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, deployed at Forward Operating Base Kukareta in Conjunction with Yobe state Hunters group, were tasked to conduct a special Patrol to the area.

The team made Contact with elements of the terrorists near Lawanti village where the troops engaged and naturalized three terrorists.

The patrol also recovered two Ak47 rifles with two magazines containing 16 rounds of 7.62MM special, two hand grenades and one motorcycle.

The nutrialised terrorists are believed to be part of the group that attacked troops camp at Kukareta on Sunday 4th February 2024.

The troops of Sector 2 have intensified fighting operations to deny the terrorists any freedom of action within the AOR.

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt in Jigi village, Lere District of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, rescuing four abducted persons.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:05 p.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Bafawa Balewa responded to intelligence on a kidnapping incident in the area.

The sources disclosed that on sighting advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled into nearby bushes.

According to the sources, the four rescued victims were immediately secured and later handed over to the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Lere District, for identification and further necessary action.

They added that troops have intensified patrols in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the axis

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Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa

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Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested an impostor allegedly posing as a soldier while operating an illegal checkpoint in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40 p.m. on April 27 at Iyorugwa community following credible intelligence.

The sources disclosed that the suspect was found extorting members of the public while impersonating military personnel and mounting an unauthorised checkpoint in the area.

According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included a camouflage jacket, two waist belts, and other sundry materials.

They added that the suspect and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims along Akama–Iwollo Road in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Roadblock Akama responded to credible intelligence on suspected kidnapping activities along the axis.

The sources disclosed that on arrival at the scene, troops found an abandoned vehicle and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the attackers.

According to the sources, the troops engaged the suspected kidnappers, forcing them to flee and abandon four abducted victims at the scene.

The rescued victims, along with recovered items, were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.

They added that troops have intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the route.

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