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Troops kill many Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Troops kill many Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
By Zagalola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the North East have neutralised unconfirmed numbers of Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter at Ngowom in Mafa Local Government of Borno Northeast Nigeria.
The insurgents were killed, while moving in a convoy of 20 motorcycles from the Northern part of the state to the Mafa axis, while on their way to Sambisa forest.
NEWSng learnt that the troops achieved the feat while acting on credible intelligence that terrorists were moving towards the Mafa axis.
The troops in collaboration with the government backed militia also known as Civilian Joint Task Force laid an ambush for the terrorists and instantly, neutralised mamy of them.
It was gathered that the troops also captured one terrorist alive, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“The ambush had triggered a heavy gunfight between us. They later retreated and attempted fleeing but we chased them and as a result, we killed many of them. Many others also escaped with bullet wounds,” A sources told NEWSng
He explained that two members of the CJTF were wounded during exchange of fire power while weapons and motorcycles were recovered from the terrorists.
“Our troops of ngoum under mafa collected 2 mottocycles and 1 machine gun from the terrorists.” He said.
Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies intended for terrorists in the North East.
The Theatre Command, in a statement on Thursday, said the breakthrough was recorded on Sept. 16 during counter-terrorism operations under Operation Desert Sanity IV.
It stated that troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a red 14-tyre trailer laden with suspicious consignments along the Nguru–Gashua road in Yobe at about 7:40 a.m.
“The vehicle was later moved to a secured location and carefully offloaded. On inspection at about 9:00 p.m. same day, troops discovered 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer used in making IEDs, 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and nine cartons of normal saline solution, all concealed beneath bundles of fabric materials,” the statement said.
It added that the consignment was billed for onward movement to Niger Republic, indicating cross-border supply networks sustaining terrorist groups.
The command also confirmed that earlier on the same day, at about 10:30 a.m., troops on the same axis intercepted two Sharon vehicles and another trailer carrying large quantities of fabrics and solar panels.
Intelligence reports suggested that the fabrics were meant for sewing uniforms for terrorist fighters.
“All drivers, motor boys, and the recovered items are in custody, pending further investigation and the arrest of identified consignees and consignors,” the statement said.
The Theatre Command reassured that troops remain vigilant and committed to cutting off all terrorist supply chains in the region, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely information to aid operations.
It added that the Military High Command had commended the troops for their impressive operational performance.
Troops intercept massive logistics supplies for terrorists in Yobe
Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises
By: Zagazola Makama
Another group of repentant bandits has released three women in Katsina State as part of the ongoing peace process in the state.
The women, whose names were not immediately disclosed, were said to have been held by a notorious bandit leader, Kacalla Zailani, who controls the Maigora axis.
Community sources told Zagazola on Wednesday that Zailani freed the captives voluntarily without collecting ransom.
“He handed over the women to the mediators as a gesture of goodwill to consolidate the peace deal,” one of the sources said.
Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises
Troops kill three Boko Haram terrorists in Borno Ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI have killed three Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush in Borno State.
Zagazola gathered that the encounter occurred on Monday evening at Umbo Gen area, during Operation Desert Sanity IV.
According to the sources, troops in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters engaged the insurgents with heavy fire, forcing them to flee in disarray.
“Three terrorists were neutralised in the operation. Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle and an Itel mobile phone,” the source said.
The sources added that no casualty was recorded on the side of the troops, and general security within the area remains calm but unpredictable.
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