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Two ISWAP dead, many injured in a vehicle accident in Sambisa forest
Two ISWAP dead, many injured in a vehicle accident in Sambisa forest
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two Ismalamic State of the West Africa Province(ISWAP), were killed while others injured in an accident in Sambisa forest on Tuesday evening, Zagazola learnt.
It was gathered that the lone crash involved a Toyota hilux truck conveying the ISWAP terrorists in Galmasku village.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad region, understands that the crash was caused by speed and a tyre burst that made the vehicle to summersault.
The dead and the injured were evacuated to Shettima Abor by the ISWAP fighters.
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) command could not be reached for comment.
Two ISWAP dead, many injured in a vehicle accident in Sambisa forest
Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade, in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed several camps during an offensive operation in Zamfara State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 27 when troops conducted a fighting patrol to Dan Gajeru and Kokomba areas in Tsafe Local Government Area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the sources, one terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered two locally fabricated firearms, two motorcycles, eight mobile phones, and assorted hard drugs.
The sources added that several terrorist camps were also destroyed during the operation.
They further stated that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to consolidate gains and prevent the re-establishment of criminal hideouts.
Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive
Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 22 Brigade and Sector 1, Operation Safe Haven, have disrupted the activities of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. N.N. Rume, conducted an offensive operation at Latan Daji in Patigi Local Government Area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the suspected logistics suppliers during the operation and engaged them, forcing the suspects to abandon their items and flee the area.
Items recovered include three motorcycles, a sack containing assorted soft drinks, and half bags of rice and gari.
According to the sources, the Brigade Commander also held a meeting with village heads in the area, warning them against associating with or providing logistics support to criminal elements.
The sources added that troops have since returned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified in the area.
Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items
Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bilawa-Jor during a fighting patrol around Naka.
The sources disclosed that the victim was found during the operation and safely extracted by the troops.
According to preliminary investigation, the victim had gone missing during an earlier attack at Mbapa community in the same local government area.
The sources added that the rescued victim has been evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.
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