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Troops Recover Over 2,400 Rustled Livestock After Clash with Terrorists in Zamfara

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Troops Recover Over 2,400 Rustled Livestock After Clash with Terrorists in Zamfara

By; Zagazola Makama

Troops of 1 Brigade under Counter-Terrorism Operation 6 have recovered more than 2,400 rustled livestock following an encounter with suspected terrorists on the outskirts of Bukkuyum Town in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources disclosed that the troops responded to a distress call at about 12:25 p.m. on June 22 regarding the movement of suspected terrorists in the area.

The sources said the troops swiftly mobilised and made contact with the terrorists, engaging them in a firefight.

According to the sources, the superior firepower of the troops forced the terrorists to flee, abandoning a large number of livestock suspected to have been rustled from communities within the area.

Items recovered during the operation included 2,423 sheep, 10 donkeys and one calf.

The sources added that efforts were ongoing to identify the rightful owners of the recovered animals and reunite them with the livestock.

They noted that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and cattle rustling in Zamfara and other parts of the North-West region.

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Troops Foil Militia Attack on Plateau Community, Deploy Ambush Along Escape Routes

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Troops Foil Militia Attack on Plateau Community, Deploy Ambush Along Escape Routes

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a suspected militia attack on Dantanko community in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, forcing the assailants to flee without causing casualties.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on July 12 after troops received reports of sporadic gunfire by suspected militias around the community.

The sources said troops swiftly responded to the distress call and engaged the attackers, compelling them to abandon their mission and flee into nearby bushes.

No casualties were recorded during the incident.

During the engagement, troops fired three rounds of 12.7 x 108mm armour-piercing ammunition to repel the attackers.

Following the operation, troops were deployed in ambush positions along suspected escape routes to intercept the fleeing suspects and prevent any regrouping.

Security authorities said clearance and confidence-building operations have been intensified in the area to reassure residents and forestall further attacks.

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Troops, Police Arrest 42 Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Crackdown

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Troops, Police Arrest 42 Suspected Kidnappers in Nasarawa Crackdown

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have arrested 42 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 9:45 a.m. on July 11 following reports of kidnapping activities in Nunku, Dundu, Takpir and Akka villages.

The joint security team swiftly mobilised to the affected communities, where 42 suspects were apprehended during clearance and cordon-and-search operations.

The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at the Andaha Division for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Security authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks and restore safety across Nasarawa State and neighbouring communities.

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Troops Arrest Two Key Terrorist Collaborators, Recover Motorcycle in Zamfara

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Troops Arrest Two Key Terrorist Collaborators, Recover Motorcycle in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Force 2, in collaboration with a Tactical Support Team (TST) and Hybrid Forces, have arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators linked to a notorious bandit leader during an offensive operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 5:00 p.m. on July 12 in Sakajiki Village based on credible intelligence.

During the operation, troops apprehended two key collaborators of the notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachalla Dan Sadiya. One of the suspects was identified as the son of the wanted bandit leader, according to the sources.

The troops also recovered a motorcycle believed to have been used in support of the group’s criminal activities.

The suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing preliminary interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to dismantle the remaining members of the criminal network operating in the area.

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