Crime
Troops humiliate ISWAP in Malam Fatori, neutralized several fighters as it repel dawn attack
Troops humiliate ISWAP in Malam Fatori, neutralized several fighters as it repel dawn attack
By: Zagazola Makama
In the predawn calm of Mallamfatori, a strategic town on the fringes of Lake Chad, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the Nigerian Army stood their ground against one of the most daring attacks launched recently by ISWAP fighters.
Zagazola report that at about 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, terrorists targeted Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kangar with a coordinated assault involving armed drones, mortar shelling and rapid ground movement. The assault was clearly intended to overwhelm the base and inflict mass casualties.
According to sources, the troops supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) absorbed the initial barrage, reorganised and pushed back fiercely. A reinforcement team from the main battalion swiftly joined the fight, mounting a counteroffensive.
What followed was a brief, intense firefight that shattered the attackers’ momentum. The attack was decisively repelled. Troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high,” a senior field commander said.
The decisive turnaround came when Nigerien ground attack platforms joined the fight from the MNJTF axis, striking the terrorists’ firing positions. The joint force counter-assault forced the attackers to abandon their assault plan and flee toward the waterways of the Tumbuns.
Troops immediately conducted exploitation of the battlefield, confirming six terrorists neutralised and recovering a significant cache of weapons.
Recovered items include:5 x AK-47 rifles, 8 x AK-47 magazines, 258 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 5 x RPG bombs, 4 x armed drone bombs and 5 x 36 hand grenades.
Several other bodies of terrorists were seen being evacuated by their fleeing comrades, indicating a higher casualty figure on the enemy side.
As the terrorists attempted to retreat deeper into the Tumbuns, the Nigerien Air Force conducted additional air strikes, targeting clustered movements detected by surveillance feeds. The strikes reportedly neutralised “additional scores” of the fleeing fighters.
Despite the use of armed drones a worrying trend and a sign of evolving terrorist tactics troops of FOB Kangar successfully held the line.
Some soldiers and CJTF members sustained injuries from the initial drone and mortar strikes, but Zagazola gathered that they were promptly evacuated using MNJTF air platforms for medical attention.
Sources added that all the wounded personnel are in stable condition.
n the larger context, Mallamfatori and the Lake Chad islands remain one of the most fiercely contested spaces in the ongoing fight against terrorism. Control of the waterways is critical to cutting off insurgent logistics, arms supply routes and cross-border movement.
However, the response by troops and multinational partners equally demonstrates that the days of unchallenged freedom of movement for terrorists around the border axis are steadily closing. As one soldier told said shortly after the assault:
“We are here to hold this ground. No retreat.”
Zagazola reports that operations are ongoing in the general area, with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) platforms maintaining aerial dominance to track residual threats.
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Crime
Troops gun down suspected Fulani militia member, recover two motorcycles after two female miners killed in Plateau
Troops gun down suspected Fulani militia member, recover two motorcycles after two female miners killed in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have killed one suspected Fulani militia member and recovered two motorcycles following an exchange of fire after an attack on three female civilian miners at an illegal mining site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, when troops received a distress call reporting an attack on civilians at the mining site.
The sources said that upon arrival, the troops confirmed that three female miners had been shot by suspected Fulani militias. Two of the victims died at the scene, while the third sustained gunshot wounds and was evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, where she is currently receiving medical attention.
The bodies of the two deceased victims were deposited at the mortuary of the same hospital.
The sources said troops subsequently launched an operation to track the assailants and made contact with suspected members of the militia at Rungan Jallo, where an exchange of fire ensued.
During the encounter, troops killed one suspected militia member and recovered two motorcycles believed to have been used by the attackers.
The exchange of fire also resulted in about seven huts being engulfed by fire at Digan Jallo.
Troops have continued to comb the area through aggressive patrols in search of other perpetrators who fled the scene.
Further details are expected as the operation continues.
Troops gun down suspected Fulani militia member, recover two motorcycles after two female miners killed in Plateau
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescue 49 travellers from suspected kidnappers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 49 travellers from Kano State who were returning from Senegal after attending a Maulud programme, following an attempted kidnap incident in Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the travellers came under threat from suspected kidnappers after their vehicle reportedly developed a fault while they were travelling through the area.
The troops responded to the incident and successfully rescued all 49 travellers from the suspected kidnappers.
The rescued victims were later handed over to the Chairman of Tsafe Local Government Area, Malam Garba Shehu Fanchers, during the night for immediate welfare and medical assessment.
The local government authorities were expected to facilitate their safe reunification with their families after the necessary checks.
The successful rescue highlights the ongoing efforts by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to protect travellers and communities against kidnapping and other criminal activities across the North-West.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescue 49 travellers from suspected kidnappers in Zamfara
Troops intercept six cattle over alleged farm destruction in Jos South
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have intercepted six cattle following a report of alleged farm destruction in Gero Gyel District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, when troops deployed at Gero responded to a report of farm destruction in the area.
The sources said that upon arrival at the location, the troops intercepted six cattle, while the herders reportedly escaped with other cattle.
The intercepted livestock were subsequently moved to a safe location for further necessary action.
Security personnel are expected to continue monitoring the area to prevent further incidents and maintain peace between farming and herding communities.
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