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Troops kill 3 terrorists, rescue 7 year old girl in Borno
Troops kill 3 terrorists, rescue 7 year old girl in Borno
By: Babagana Wakil
Troops of Sector 3 Multi national Joint Task Force (MNJTF Nigeria) on 10 April 2023 rescued a 7 year old girl , Yakura Jalori who was kidnapped by suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists who demanded for ransom for her release.
A statement on Wednesday from Lt Col Kamarudeen Adegoke, Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF said
the troops who were on a fighting patrol engaged the terrorists and neutralized 3 of them and rescued the girl.
“They also recovered from the terrorists the sum of Fifty Four Thousand, One Hundred and Four Naira (#54,104. 00), one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 rifle magazine and 4 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Others recovered items include 3 mobile phones, 2 cutlasses, one digger, 3 Sim cards and one Torch light.
“The kidnapped victim was reunited with her family by troops of Sector 3 MNJTF.” The statement added.
In another development, troops of 242 Bn intercepted one Mrs Aisha Muhammad with her 7 children along Maiduguri – Monguno Road.
Aisha is suspected to be wife of one Mr Mustapha who is a tailor in the terrorists’ enclave at Tumbun Gini. The woman and her children are in custody of Sector 3 MNJTF.
In a related development, on 14 Apr 2023 at Fulatari IDP Camps in Monguno two persons were injured through a grenade explosion. Investigation revealed that a 13-year-old Adamu Muhammad picked the grenade charger from old Charlie 6 location and took it home.
“The grenade exploded when the child hit the grenade on a metal plate while he was playing. Thereafter the troops cordoned the area and the Explosive Ordnance Devices Team also scanned and secured the area.” The statement said.
Consequently, Headquarters MNJTF advises civilians within the area of operations to sensitize their wards to refrain from picking strange and suspicious objects.
He encouraged them to promptly report to troops when such objects are sighted to ensure proper disposal of such items.
In the same vein, on 11 Apr 23 troops of Sector 3 MNJTF (Nigeria ) during a patrol to Amburam and adjoining BHT/ISWAP enclaves encountered BHT/ISWAP terrorists.
The troops destroyed 4 x motorcycles and several shelters with large quantities of food stuff and other logistics. Also 2 terrorists were neutralized, 2 x AK 47, quantities 243 x 762 mm x 54 mm ball rimmed, and quantity 89 x 5.56 x 45 mm ball ammo were also recovered.
Furthermore, on 11 Apr 23, troops of Sector 4 Diffa (Niger) while on joint patrol with Quick Reaction Force recovered 28 cows and 200 rams from the terrorists along the Island of Kajuiwa. The troops also destroyed 5 canoes, 25 carts and set ablaze several bags of fish belonging to the terrorists.
The statement said the outgoing FC MNJTF , Maj Gen AK Ibrahim has commended the troops for welcoming the new FC with this aggressive posture and urged them to continue to dominate their areas of operation to deter the terrorists and other criminals all across the area of operations.
Troops kill 3 terrorists, rescue 7 year old girl in Borno
Troops secure release of kidnapped civilian in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have secured the release of a civilian abducted along Cubana Street in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on Oct. 18, prompting troops from Sectors 1 and 3 to launch a search-and-rescue operation.
The sources said the troops subsequently searched Dutsen Kura, Rafin Bauna and Rafiki communities in an effort to locate the victim and track down the abductors, but made no contact with the fleeing criminals.
They added that the victim was later released following sustained pressure mounted on the abductors by the troops.
The rescued civilian was subsequently reunited with his family.
The sources said efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
They added that security operations would be sustained to prevent further incidents and improve safety in the area.
Troops secure release of kidnapped civilian in Plateau
Troops, NDLEA operatives arrest four suspects in Kebbi raids
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested four suspects during raids on suspected criminal flashpoints in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:11 p.m. on Oct. 18 by troops of 1 Battalion and NDLEA personnel at Dakin Kowa, Karaye and Gubba villages.
The sources said four suspects were apprehended during the raids, while some items were also recovered.
They added that the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to tackle criminal activities and strengthen security in the state.
Troops, NDLEA operatives arrest four suspects in Kebbi raids
OPHK Air Strikes Kill 103 ISWAP Terrorists in Eight Days, Hit Abu Saleem’s Hideout
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian military says sustained intelligence-led air operations by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) neutralised 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed several logistics facilities across the North-East between Oct. 10 and 18.
The operations involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft Regiment (NARPARS) and the Air Component, which conducted seven precision strikes against terrorist concentrations, hideouts and logistics facilities in Borno and Adamawa states.
Security sources said the strikes targeted locations around Gudumbali in Guzamala Local Government Area, Badu in Monguno LGA, Mairari, an area east of Badu, Duste Uku in Gombi LGA of Adamawa State, and the alternate residence of Abu Saleem, ISWAP’s Wali of South Lake Chad, in the Arina Woje area of Monguno LGA.
A major operation was recorded on Oct. 18 when an Air Component strike targeted Abu Saleem’s alternate residence following intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance activities.
Subsequent human intelligence reportedly confirmed the neutralisation of Jindullah, a prominent ISWAP fighter said to have served as Abu Saleem’s chief security guard, and Abul Kissa, a member of the group’s Shura Council.
Other prominent fighters were also reportedly killed in the strike.
The targeted structure was completely destroyed, alongside logistics assets, including nine boat engines and several motorcycles stored at the premises.
The destruction of the facility is expected to disrupt the group’s use of the location as a hideout and logistics point within the forested area.
Earlier, on Oct. 13, a Guardian air asset reportedly tracked a group of 16 terrorists from the Mairari axis to a gathering of more than 100 fighters accompanied by several motorcycles in an area approximately 23 kilometres east of Badu and 19 kilometres west of Monguno.
A subsequent precision strike on the gathering was assessed to have killed about 30 terrorists, although the extent of damage to the motorcycles remained unconfirmed.
Other strikes conducted during the eight-day period targeted suspected terrorist elements and facilities around Gudumbali, Badu, Mairari and Duste Uku.
According to the military account, the seven strikes collectively resulted in the neutralisation of 103 terrorists and the destruction of several logistics hubs and storage facilities.
The operations were aimed at disrupting ISWAP’s leadership structures, degrading its mobility and logistics capabilities, and denying the group safe havens across the theatre.
The sustained air campaign also highlights the growing coordination between Nigerian Army Aviation, NARPARS, the Air Component and ground forces in intelligence-led operations against terrorist networks in the North-East.
Zagazola Makama reports that the military has continued to apply pressure on ISWAP positions and logistics infrastructure as part of efforts to weaken the group’s operational capacity and restore security across the Lake Chad Basin.
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