By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under ongoing security operations have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed a criminal hideout during a fighting patrol in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Security sources said the operation followed earlier aerial intelligence missions that identified terrorist locations and movements within remote communities.
According to the sources, troops of CSI Battalion III and 223 Battalion conducted a coordinated fighting patrol on March 30, clearing Mairairai, Dan Makarawa, Yar Maitaba and Kaboro villages.
“The troops made contact with the terrorists at Yar Maitaba and Kaboro villages and engaged them in a firefight, forcing them to flee,” the source said.
The sources added that one terrorist was neutralised during the encounter, while five motorcycles used by the criminals were destroyed.
They further disclosed that troops demolished a hideout belonging to a notorious kingpin identified as Alhaji Ilu, believed to be a key figure in coordinating criminal activities in the area.
According to the sources, the operation is part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and deny them safe havens across the North-West region.
They said troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to prevent the re-emergence of criminal elements.
[02/04, 12:41 pm] Chuks Akuna: Troops recover rustled livestock after terrorist sighting in katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have recovered rustled livestock during a response operation to a reported terrorist movement in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on March 30, when troops deployed at Combat Team 1 Danali acted on intelligence indicating the movement of suspected terrorists towards Amawa Forest.
According to the sources, the troops arrived the area but found that the suspects had fled into nearby bushes with a large number of rustled livestock.
The combined troops reportedly pursued the attackers for about three kilometres along their escape route but lost contact due to difficult terrain.
The sources added that the troops later withdrew and intensified domination of the main routes with fighting patrols aimed at restoring confidence among commuters in the area.
They said efforts were ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and recover the remaining livestock.
