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Troops Launch Operation To Clear Sambisa Forest Of Terror

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Troops Launch Operation To Clear Sambisa Forest Of Terror

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theater Command have launched a major operation aimed at rooting out the remnants of terrorists tormenting communities within and surrounding Timbuktu Triangle and Sambisa Forest.

The troops, in conjunction with the CJTF hybrid force, descended on locations infested by the terrorists across the infamous forest with the overall mandate of clearing the entire forest of everything with the semblance of terror and related criminalities.

Consequently, the combined operation, codenamed Operation Desert Sanity III, rescued 25 persons, comprising 16 women, 2 men and 7 children, from the terrorists’ captivity.

The combined operation advanced from base across the clusters of the terrorists’ locations towards Aulari Ngoromari and Alafa with few encounters with the terrorists who fled the scene before the arrival of the troops.

The troops increased the tempo of its activities and recorded recoveries of various types of weapons belonging to the terrorists, the troops coasted to harbour unscathed, vibrating the determination, high morale and readiness to launch the second phase of the operation in Sambisa Forest on May 11, 2024.

The troops who have vowed to decisively rid the infamous Sambisa Forest of all forms of terror and criminality, stormed the Njimia, and Farisu villages. During the operation, several suspected BH/ISWAP Terrorists were neutralized, while others escaped with bullet wounds.

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Troops recover pistol, arrest two suspects in Plateau

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Troops recover pistol, arrest two suspects in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation OPEP have arrested two suspects in possession of a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on April 11 while troops of Sector 6 OPEP were conducting routine checks in the area.

According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted with one pistol loaded with four rounds of 9mm ammunition, two mobile phones, a jackknife and the sum of N1,700.

The sources added that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the source of the weapon and possible links to criminal networks.

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Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi

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Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of CSI Battalion have recovered three kidnapped victims during a patrol operation in Garin Bagobiri, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:30 a.m. on April 12 as troops exploited the general area following an air strike on suspected terrorist hideouts on April 10.

According to the sources, the victims were recovered during the patrol and subsequently profiled by the troops.

They added that the rescued persons were handed over to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Futuk for further care and documentation.

The sources noted that ongoing operations in the area are aimed at consolidating gains from recent offensives and denying terrorists freedom of movement.

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Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau

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Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have restored calm following a clash between farmers and herders in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:40 p.m. on April 12 at Rakum village, where violence broke out between the two groups.

According to the sources, troops of Sector 4 OPEP swiftly responded and brought the situation under control.

They added that five locals, two herders and a police personnel on duty in the village sustained injuries during the clash.

“The injured persons were evacuated for medical attention, while one suspect was apprehended with two cattle,” the sources said.

They noted that the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation.

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