One killed, another injured in Fulani Bandits attack as troops arrest suspect in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspect following an attack by Fulani Bandits on Rinyan Community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau that left one person dead and another injured.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:00 p.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of an attack by suspected armed Fulani militia on the community.

According to the sources, on arrival at the scene, the troops found one person dead, while another victim had sustained gunshot wounds.

The injured victim was evacuated to the General Hospital in Riyom for medical treatment.

The sources said the troops immediately pursued the fleeing assailants but did not establish contact with them.

However, one suspect was arrested during the operation and is currently in custody undergoing interrogation as investigations continue.

The military has maintained intensified operations across Plateau to curb attacks and apprehend those responsible for violent crimes in the state.

One killed, another injured in Fulani Bandits attack as troops arrest suspect in Plateau

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Forward Operating Base in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Combat Team 5 (CT 5) have repelled a terrorist attack on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists launched the attack at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday, assaulting the base from multiple directions.

The sources said the troops maintained their defensive positions and successfully repelled the attackers after an exchange of gunfire.

During the incident, three civilians sustained gunshot wounds and were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

The sources added that the situation has since been brought under control, while security has been reinforced in the area to prevent further attacks.

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack on Forward Operating Base in Zamfara

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