Uncategorized
Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised five Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a fierce encounter in the Magumeri axis of Borno State, as part of ongoing Operation Desert Sanity IV.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the movement of terrorists marauding around Goni Dunari village in two vehicles and on foot, setting houses ablaze.
Acting promptly on the intelligence, the troops, in collaboration with the Magumeri Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), embarked on an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the fleeing insurgents.
The sources said that on approaching the terrorists’ location, the insurgents attempted to escape toward Damjiyakiri village, prompting a sustained pursuit that lasted over four hours.
Upon making contact, the troops swiftly deployed into assault formation and opened fire on the fleeing terrorists, killing five on the spot while others scattered in disarray, many of them believed to be wounded judging from blood trails observed at the scene.
Items recovered from the encounter included one AK-47 rifle with registration number 06798, five magazines (three empty and two loaded), 31 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one Itel mobile phone, and a dagger.
The sources confirmed that the troops recorded no casualties during the operation, and all equipment remained intact. The patrol covered a total distance of 92 kilometres before returning to base.
Operation Desert Sanity IV, currently ongoing across parts of northern Borno, forms part of a broader offensive to eliminate remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists still hiding within the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin and the Magumeri–Kukawa–Gubio axis.
Security analysts say the continued success of ground patrols under Operation Hadin Kai reflects improved coordination between the Nigerian Army, Air Component and local vigilante forces, contributing to the sustained stability across liberated communities in the state.
Troops sustain offensive in Magumeri, kill five terrorists, recover arms
Mobile Police personnel repel bandits’ attack on Ugbobi village in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Personnel of the 67 Police Mobile Force (PMF) successfully repelled an attack by armed herder bandits on Ugbobi village in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State on Monday evening.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m., when the bandits reportedly invaded the village, prompting quick action from the PMF personnel stationed in the area.
According to the sources, the security operatives engaged the attackers with superior firepower and deployed teargas to disperse them. “The visiting PMF personnel successfully forced the bandits to flee into nearby bushes,” the sources said.
They added that the DPO Apa mobilized patrol teams along with other tactical units to reinforce the village and combed the surrounding bushes in a bid to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Sources say efforts are ongoing to ensure the area remains secure and prevent further attacks, while residents have been advised to remain vigilant.
Mobile Police personnel repel bandits’ attack on Ugbobi village in Benue
Police rescue six children, arrest five over child stealing in Ogun–Lagos axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Police operatives have rescued six children and arrested five suspects in connection with a child stealing and abduction syndicate operating between Ogun and Lagos States.
Security sources said that the breakthrough followed the abandonment of a six-year-old boy, Samuel Honesty, who had been abducted on Nov. 28, 2025, from the Idanyin area of Ogun State.
According to the sources, the child was dropped in front of the Gowon Estate Police Station in Lagos on Jan. 21, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m.
“Following investigations, a team from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested five suspects on Jan. 23 at about 5:00 p.m. in the Badagry area of Lagos State in connection with the case,” the sources said.
They added that during the operation, six other children were rescued from a facility known as Joyful Kids Orphanage Home in Badagry, allegedly used by the suspects to keep abducted children.
“The orphanage is said to belong to one Joy Chidozie, 36. She confessed during interrogation that she bought the stolen child from one Bunmi for the sum of N1.5 million,” the sources disclosed.
The rescued children have since been placed in protective custody, while investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate and uncover the full extent of their operations.
Police assured the public that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Police rescue six children, arrest five over child stealing in Ogun–Lagos axis
Armed bandits invade Ungwan Alede, abduct several residents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits on Sunday morning invaded Ungwan Alede in Bangi District, Niger State, blocking both Bangi–Kotonkoro and Bangi–Mangoro roads and abducting an unconfirmed number of residents.
According to a source, the attack occurred at about 5:35 a.m., with bandits operating in large numbers.
The identities and number of the abducted persons are yet to be confirmed.
Security sources said that army troops, police and local vigilante groups were mobilized to the area to carry out rescue operations and apprehend the hoodlums.
Armed bandits invade Ungwan Alede, abduct several residents in Niger
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
Roger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
FAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
News2 years agoRoger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
-
Opinions4 years ago
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
-
News9 months agoFAILED COUP IN BURKINA FASO: HOW TRAORÉ NARROWLY ESCAPED ASSASSINATION PLOT AMID FOREIGN INTERFERENCE CLAIMS
-
Opinions4 years agoPOLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
News2 years agoEYN: Rev. Billi, Distortion of History, and The Living Tamarind Tree
-
ACADEMICS2 years agoA History of Biu” (2015) and The Lingering Bura-Pabir Question (1)
-
Columns2 years agoArmy University Biu: There is certain interest, but certainly not from Borno.
-
Opinions2 years agoTinubu,Shettima: The epidemic of economic, insecurity in Nigeria
