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Troops Foil Armed Herders’ Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Benue
Troops Foil Armed Herders’ Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Benue
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, have foiled an attack by suspected armed herders at Azege Village, Tombo Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The troops responded to a distress call on August 10, 2026, reporting an attack on the Azege community and swiftly mobilised to the area.
A security source told Zagazola Makama that the troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival and engaged them in a gunfight.
The assailants were overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower and fled in disarray.
The troops subsequently pursued the fleeing attackers and discovered one of the suspected armed herders neutralised during the encounter.
Recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 16 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one Nokia mobile phone.
The recovered items have been secured, while the remains of the neutralised assailant were evacuated by the police.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend other members of the group who fled the area.
The Joint Task Force has commended the troops for their tactical resilience and praised the police for their cooperation during the operation.
Residents have also been urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.
Troops Foil Armed Herders’ Attack, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Benue
Troops Recover IED Along Ngoshe–Pulka Road in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion, Operation HADIN KAI, have recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Ngoshe–Pulka road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the IED was discovered by troops during operations along the strategic route, which links communities within the Gwoza axis.
The recovery of the device prevented a potential attack against troops, commuters and other road users.
The troops subsequently secured the area and commenced necessary procedures to safely neutralise the explosive device.
Troops Recover IED Along Ngoshe–Pulka Road in Borno
Troops Restore Normalcy After Drivers Block Highway, Vandalise Government Property in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have restored normalcy along a highway in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State after angry drivers reportedly blocked the road following a clash with security and quarantine agencies.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 12:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026, when troops responded to a report of a highway blockage involving J5 drivers and personnel of Keystone and quarantine agencies deployed at the Riyom Local Government Secretariat.
Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that the aggrieved drivers were vandalising government property in protest over the earlier disagreement.
The troops intervened and successfully brought the situation under control, preventing further destruction of property.
The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) was subsequently contacted, leading to the resolution of the dispute.
The affected traffic corridor was cleared and normal vehicular movement restored in the area.
The intervention prevented the situation from escalating and ensured the protection of government infrastructure and public safety.
Troops Restore Normalcy After Drivers Block Highway, Vandalise Government Property in Plateau
Farmer arrested after killing Fulani Harder during altercation in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 33-year-old man following an altercation between a farmer and a Fulani boy that resulted in the death of the latter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on August 11, 2026, in Ninzo South Ward, where troops deployed at Raga General Area responded to a distress report concerning the altercation.
Upon arrival at the scene, the troops arrested the suspected assailant, identified as Danjuma Luka, 33.
The circumstances surrounding the altercation and the death of the Fulani boy are being investigated.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is expected to be handed over to Keystone for further necessary action.
Security personnel have maintained presence in the area to prevent possible reprisal attacks and preserve peace between the farming and herding communities.
Farmer arrested after killing Fulani Harder during altercation in Kaduna
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