Crime
Troops repels Boko Haram attack on Monguno town
Troops repels Boko Haram attack on Monguno town
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of Sector 3 Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have repelled attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Monguno, the northern part of Borno State.
It was gathered that the ISWAP fighters attacked the town with heavy weapons on the night of Friday April 7, 2023 in an attempt to penetrate the most populous northern town.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, that the troops successfully pushed back the attackers, after engaging them in a heavy gun battle.
Monguno is one out of the 27 local government areas of Borno state which has a distance of about 137.8 kilometers North of Maiduguri.
The ISWAP terrorist group had previously launched a series of deadly attacks on the town but were mostly unsuccessful.
Troops repels Boko Haram attack on Monguno town
Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of 1 Division in Kaduna State are working in collaboration with other security agencies to rescue a 55-year-old pastor who was abducted by bandits in Kurmin Rizga village, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), in the early hours of April 23, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a group of armed bandits invaded Kurmin Rizga, firing sporadically, and kidnapped Rev. Ibrahim James, the pastor of the Catholic Church in the village, taking him to an unknown location.
In response, the troops launched a search operation to locate and rescue the pastor unharmed. Efforts to apprehend the suspects and ensure the pastor’s safe return are ongoing.
Troops Intensify Search for Kidnapped Pastor in Kauru LGA
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Harisu Babba Yauni, a notorious bandit leader, was killed along with ten of his men during a violent clash with a rival group in Yauni Forest, located in Zakka, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Security forces confirmed that the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. Information revealed that Babba Yauni and his group were attacked by a rival faction from Kambarau, Tudun Dole, and Kauyen Mahuta Forests in Tsaskiya Ward of Safana LGA.
Harisu Babba Yauni, believed to be responsible for the recent killing of a Personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Zakka PMF Camp, had been a target of security forces due to his notorious activities. The clash between the two groups resulted in the deaths of Babba Yauni and his associates.
Notorious Bandit Leader Harisu Babba Yauni Killed in Rival Clash in Katsina
Police Neutralise Notorious Thug in Kano After Knife Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious thug and suspected armed robber, identified as Baba Beru, who had long terrorised residents of Gwammaja and surrounding areas in Kano metropolis, was killed on Tuesday following an attempted attack on police personnel.
According to eyewitnesses and security sources, the incident occurred when police operatives confronted the suspect during a routine operation.
Zagazola learnt that Baba Beru, in an attempt to resist arrest, reportedly drew a knife and lunged at the officers, prompting them to respond with lethal force.
The suspect was neutralised on the spot, bringing to an end a reign of fear that had gripped parts of the city for months.
The development sparked wild celebrations among local residents, many of whom described the late Baba Beru as a menace responsible for numerous violent crimes, including armed robbery and street attacks.
Community members expressed relief over the operation and commended the police for swiftly addressing the security threat.
Police authorities are yet to release an official statement as of the time of filing this report.
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