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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 Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted 11 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, suspected to be smuggled to terrorist elements in Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the seizure was made at about 12:27 p.m. on June 26 by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion during a strangulation operation along the Maiha–Maiha Gari Road.
The sources said the smugglers abandoned the products and fled on sighting the troops, escaping into nearby bushes before they could be apprehended.
A total of 11 jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit were recovered from the scene.
The recovered petroleum products have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the supply of logistics to terrorist groups operating in the North-East by denying them access to essential commodities, including fuel.
The sources added that troops have continued to sustain intelligence-driven strangulation operations across the theatre to block terrorist supply routes and dismantle their support networks.
Troops Intercept 11 Jerrycans of Suspected Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa
Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised 2 suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles during separate offensive operations in Kebbi State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 established contact with terrorists at Sabarumawa on Friday during an offensive operation.
During the encounter, the troops nutrialised two terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 143 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, nine AK-47 magazines and one motorcycle.
Military sources said the operations formed part of the sustained offensive campaign aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and denying criminal elements freedom of action across the North-West.
The sources added that troops have continued to maintain aggressive offensive operations across the theatre to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and consolidate recent operational gains.
Troops Neutralise 2 Terrorists, Recover Rifles, Ammunition in Kebbi Operations
Troops Arrest Four Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis in Plateau Raid
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested four suspected illicit drug peddlers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 10:30 p.m. on June 25 at the Congo Russia area of Jos North as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and curb drug-related activities in the state.
During the raid, troops arrested four suspects identified as Isah Mohammed, 20; Nura Kabil, 19; Hamisu Rabiu, 21; and Yakubu Mohammed, 35.
The troops also recovered quantities of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa from the suspects during the operation.
Sources said the suspects have been profiled and are currently in custody for further necessary action, while investigations are ongoing to uncover other members of the illicit drug network.
The operation forms part of sustained security efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to rid Plateau State of criminal elements and deny drug traffickers safe havens within the state.
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