Uthman allegedly assaulted by EFCC, says aide

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), have been accused of alleged assaulted on Mr Ahmed Uthman Muhammad, former House of Representatives aspirant for Yola-North/Yola-South/ Girei Federal Consistency under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa over alleged N460m fraud.

Mr Abubakar Aliyu, Director Youth Mobilisation Officer issued this in a statement in Yola that the officials assaulted Uthman to the extent they couldn’t give him treatment in their health facility.

“Uthman was assaulted to the extent that he could not be treated at their clinic, and was transferred to Maitama General Hospital at about 3:00 a.m on Friday June 19th where it was confirmed he was coughing out blood due to the assault”, he said.

According to him, the matter is an allegation against the victim and it only needs investigation professionally not the way he was assaulted.

He added that Uthman is known as the Man with proven integrity that impacts positively on the life of youth.

Aliyu further said that a witness heard one Sagir Abbas bragging that they can do anything they feel like doing.

Uthman allegedly assaulted by EFCC, says aide

Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps in Sambisa Forest Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with hybrid forces and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have destroyed terrorist camps during an offensive operation in Sambisa Forest, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Military sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 8:26 a.m. on June 19 by troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison.

According to the sources, the joint security team conducted the offensive operation within the Sambisa Forest axis, targeting known terrorist hideouts in the area.

During the operation, troops made contact with suspected ISWAP terrorists at Disa and Balangaje villages. However, the insurgents reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.

Following the encounter, the troops destroyed terrorist camps as well as logistical support structures believed to be used by the insurgents for shelter and coordination of activities.

Military authorities said the operation was part of sustained efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of action and dismantle their infrastructure within the Sambisa Forest axis.

No casualty was recorded among troops during the operation, while clearance operations in the general area are ongoing.

Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps in Sambisa Forest Operation

Two Teenage ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Troops in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Two teenage girls believed to be family members of ISWAP terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Military sources disclosed that the girls, identified as Tata Ahmodu, 16, and Adama Abubakar, 14, surrendered at about 1:35 p.m. on June 19 to troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at Forward Operating Base Pulka.

According to preliminary findings, the teenagers escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Jongo area around the Dure general area within the Sambisa Forest axis.

The escapees reportedly told troops that sustained military pressure and lack of basic necessities within the camp contributed to their decision to flee the terrorist enclave.

Following their surrender, the girls were screened, documented and taken into custody by military authorities for further investigation and necessary action.

Security officials said the development reflects ongoing pressure on terrorist groups in the North-East, which continues to yield defections, surrenders and rescues of vulnerable persons.

They added that efforts are ongoing to sustain operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring normalcy in affected communities.

Two Teenage ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Troops in Borno