Troops of 122 battalion Gwoza on surveillance patrol have intercepted and eliminated elements of Boko Haram terrorists at Kasasewa check point in Borno state.
TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the troops intercepted the Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday in the area at about 2200 hours.
According to the Nigerian Army, at the end of the encounter 2 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Equipment captured included three AK47 rifles with registration numbers 07042452, 56-35205749, 692530, 3 magazines, 6 improvised 7.62 MM (special) rounds as well as clothing items which were destroyed.
“Further exploitation of the general area is ongoing,” the Army stated.
Meanwhile, the GOC 7 Division Brig Gen Bulama Biu has commended the troops and urged them to remain vigilant at all times.
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Breaking: Army eliminate Boko Haram terrorists at Kasasewa
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Nigerian Army parades 13 suspects with links to missing general
The Nigeria Army on Wednesday presented 13 suspects arrested in connection with a missing major general, Idris Alkali (retd) to reporters in Jos.
Umar Muhammed, Garrison Commander, 3 Division, Nigeria Army, Rukuba, near Jos said the suspects would be handed over to the police for full investigation.
Muhammed said that the people were arrested in the area where the general’s missing car was found.
Alkali, the immediate past Chief of Administration, Army Headquarters, Abuja, was declared missing on September 3.
He was said to have gone missing on his way to Bauchi, where he left Abuja to in the morning of that day.
Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai, set up a search operation for the missing general.
The army authorities said that after a thorough investigation, they narrowed the search to a mining pond in Dura-Du in Jos South Local Government of Plateau.
After two weeks of draining water from the pond, Mr Alkali’s car and two others were recovered from the pond.
Muhammed stated that a “cordon and search’’ operation was conducted in the community and some people were apprehended.
He said “They were moved to the barracks where they were screened, profiled and interrogated.
“These suspects will be handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and prosecution.
“The persons to be handed over to police include those who were in possession of firearms without a licence.
“Those who heard and saw the criminals that stopped the retired senior officer and those that pushed his vehicle into the pond but failed to report these criminal acts to the security agencies will also be handed over.”
Muhammed added that the troops conducting the search exhibited high level professionalism and best practices according to the rules of engagement in arresting suspects.
He also stated the actors involved in the criminal act, who were still at large were known to the army.
According to him, efforts are being intensified to arrest them as their photographs and personal details are with relevant security agencies.
He urged members of the community who had deserted the area and had nothing to do with the disappearance of the general to return to their homes.
Muhammed assured that no harm would come to them, but vowed that those who had anything to do with the incident would be brought to book. -
Nigerian Army confirms killing of soldier by unknown persons in Edo
The Operation Delta Safe of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a soldier by yet to be identified persons at Ajakurama community, Ovia South West Local Government Area, in Edo.
Maj. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Spokesperson of the troop confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, in Benin on Sunday.
Abdullahi, who said the name and rank of the soldier cannot be disclosed yet, said the soldier was killed last Friday.
He also confirmed that the troop had deployed men to the community to carry out surgical operations with a view to arresting the culprits and handing them over to relevant security agencies for prosecution.
“Yes we have deployed some officers to Ajakurama community where one of our soldiers was killed by yet to be identified persons.
“The aim is for the soldiers to carry out a surgical operation to isolate the culprits so that they can be arrested and handed over to relevant security agencies and be prosecuted,’’ he said.
He, however, urged the villagers not to be afraid of the presence of military men in their midst but to go about their normal duties.
News of the killing of the soldier and his subsequent burial in a shallow grave broke out on Saturday, but the Army could not be reached for confirmation.
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FLASH: Islamic Republic of Pakistan enters partnership with Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on training, intelligence, radio communication and logistics support for its personnel.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, spoke on Thursday when he received the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, retired Maj.-Gen. Wagar Kingravi, at the army headquarters, Abuja.
Buratai recalled that both countries had enjoyed military collaborations, ranging from exchange of training at junior and senior staff courses at the National Defence College (NDC).
The army chief expressed readiness to continue to partner the Pakistani’s army in order to tap from its wealth of experience, especially on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency.
He noted the role played by the Pakistani armed forces in assisting the Nigerian Army with radio communication equipment in the fight against insurgency.
Earlier, Kingravi said he was proud of the relationship that exists between the two countries, especially in military cooperation.
He said that Nigeria and his country shared similar challenges, noting that the cooperation would go a long way in helping both countries to tackle them.
The high commissioner commended the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Buratai, for successes recorded in the fight against terrorism.
He said his country’s army has the capacity to train a battalion of Special Forces of the Nigerian Army.
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Nigerian Army reunites children abducted two years ago with families [Photos]
Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE have reunited children abducted two years ago by Boko Haram terrorists with their parents at Ngafure village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops rescued the hostages, two boys and two girls, during a clearance operation at Maima village in Ngala Local Government Area of the State.
A 36 hand grenade was also recovered during the operation.
The rescued hostages are currently receiving medical attention at the military health facilities.
The Nigerian Army in its statement restated its commitment in rescuing all the hostages held by the Boko Haram terrorists .
Meanwhile, the Council of Ulamas Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Nigeria Zone B Maiduguri, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army’s efforts in combating terrorism in the North-east and other security challenges across the country.
The National Secretary, Council of Ulamas, Ali Mustapha, made the pledge in Maiduguri when he led members of the Council on a courtesy visit to the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Biu in his office.
He promised to provide vital information, education as well as preaching good ideals to all true Muslim faithful and other peace loving Nigerians at all times.
He also stated that the council was in his office to show solidarity to him, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their focused and commitment towards ensuring security of lives and property in Borno State.
The scribe assured the troops of prayers in all their engagements, adding that continuous prayers will be offered for restoration of peace, security and stability in Borno State and the entire nation.
The council requested the Acting GOC to convey their profound gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his untiring efforts in the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists and commended the Army leadership for providing an open platform where all critical stakeholders can contribute in the fight to end the insurgency in the North East.
Responding, the Acting GOC, Bulama Biu, thanked the council for the visit and their prayers.
He promised the Nigerian Army’s support to the council particularly in the area of collaboration towards ending the insurgency.
The National Secretary was accompanied by Chairman B Zone Maiduguri, Isa Miko and other clerics of the council.
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Boko Haram ambush: Army reacts [Full statement]
The Nigerian Army has reacted to news of attack on soldiers and capturing of military vehicles by Boko Haram in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
TheNewsGuru reports no fewer than 23 Nigerian soldiers were yet to be accounted for after insurgents allegedly ambushed a military convoy at Boboshe village in Bama.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to state categorically that the report is not only untrue but misleading as the said report is blown out of proportion by the media,” the Army said in a statement signed by Brig Gen Texas Chukwu, Director of Army Public Relations.
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The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to news making the round alleging attack on soldiers and capturing of military vehicles by Boko Haram in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Nigerian Army wishes to state categorically that the report is not only untrue but misleading as the said report is blown out of proportion by the media.
Contrary to the report, the Nigerian Army wishes to put the record straight on the issue and assure members of the public particularly residents of the North East to disregard the report as their safety is guaranteed.
The Nigeria Army wishes to state that there was an attempted attack on troops at Kwakwa and Chingori communities in Bama area of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram Terrorists as a result of difficult terrain where our vehicles bugged down.
The terrorists also attempted to cart away troops operational vehicles, but were successfully repelled by our gallant troops with the support of the Nigerian Air Force. About 22 members of Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Efforts are being intensified by the troops to get the fleeing members of the Boko Haram terrorists. Unfortunately, one officer and a soldier sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the military medical facility.
While the Nigerian Army would not join issues with the media, certain facts must be reported with caution particularly now that numerous successes have been recorded by the troops in the fight against insurgency.
Members of the public are hereby advised to disregard the report and go about their legitimate businesses as the Nigerian Army is on top of the situation.
It is my well-thought-out opinion that in future, media practitioners should endeavour to verify facts from the appropriate military authority before rushing to the press.
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Breaking: Army arrest spiritual head of Nasarawa deadly militia group
The Nigerian Army has arrested Angulu Idaku, the spiritual head of a deadly militia group in Nasarawa, terrorizing the State and its environs.
TheNewsGuru reports Idaku was arrested when troops of 177 Guards Battalion was on a raid operation at Ugya village in Toto Local Government Area of the State.
The camp of the deadly armed militia group was also destroyed, according to Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu.
Items recovered included seven locally made guns, twelve cartridges, 200 rounds of 7.62MM special ammunition, 76 rounds of 7.62MM NATO special ammunition and four knives.
Others items recovered included fifteen cutlasses, 6 mobile phones, one DSTV decoder set, and 4 solar panel sets.
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Meanwhile, the Army once again urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities to security agents.
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Breaking: Troops rescue Boko Haram captives
Troops of the 22 Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists enclave.
TheNewsGuru reports the operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The hostages consisted mainly of women, children as well as some young men who were forced to become Boko Haram fighters, according to statements by the Nigerian Army.
One of the rescued victims, Alhaji Gambo Gulumba from Amchaka village, speaking on behalf of the rescued persons, thanked the Nigerian military for showing them love and care.
The Army restated its commitment to rout out Boko Haram and rescue all hostages.
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Nigerian Army levels Boko Haram IED factory, rescues hostages in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops destroyed a Boko Haram insurgent’s Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Buk village in Damboa Local Government of Borno in its ongoing clearance operation.
Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, the Director, Army Public Relations, said in a statement in Maiduguri that the troops on Sunday destroyed the insurgents’ camp, killed a number of them and rescued some persons from captivity.
Chukwu said: “Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the ongoing clearance operation destroyed another Boko Haram enclave.
“During the operation, some members of the Boko Haram terrorists were neutralised while others fled the scene following the superior fire power of the troops”.
“Five aged women held hostage by the terrorists were also freed during the operation. Unfortunately, two soldiers sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at a military facility.”
Chukwu said that the troops also recovered one truck, one gun truck, three motorcycles and one tricycle.
The army spokesman added that a bunker and an IED factory were destroyed by the troops during the operation.
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Army launches Operation Last Hold to restore socio-economic in Borno North
The Nigerian Army is to launch “Operation Last Hold” in Borno North and Lake Chad Region to restore socio-economic acitivies in the areas, as well as to fast track return Of Internally Displaced Persons to their communities.
The Chief of Training and Operations, Maj.-Gen. David Ahmad announced this on Friday at a news conference.
Ahmadu said Last Hold, which would commence on May 1 and to last for four months, was intended to facilitate the clearance of the Lake Chad waterways of sea weeds and other obstacles obstructing the movement of boats and people across the water channels
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“It will also ensure the destruction of Boko Haram terrorist camps and strong points in the Lake Chad Basin. The operation will also facilitate the rescue of hostages.
“The operational end-state of Operation LAST HOLD is the total defeat of the Boko Haram Terrorist Sect.
“Strategically, the conduct of Operation LAST HOLD will facilitate the restoration of fishing, farming and other economic activities in the Lake Chad Basin.
“Additionally, it will facilitate the relocation of Internally Displaced Persons from IDP camps to their communities,” he said.
Also speaking, Maj..Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, the Chief of Military/Civil Affairs said during the duration of the operation, Nigerian army Engineers would make blocks using compressor machines and assist in building new homes for IDPs at their various towns.
According to Angbazo, the army will cooperate with state governments and ministries of agriculture to assist in land clearing for planting during the planting season.
He said it would also provide protection throughout planting period with patrols and escorts up to and during the harvest season to ensure food sufficiency.
Angbazo added that medical resources would be deployed to cover the period of the exercise.
All these activities and others, he said, would take place at Monguno, Gajiran, Baga, Dapchi, Geidam, Michika, Askira Uba, Kukawa and Mallam Fatori.
Others, he said are Gashage, Arege, Kerenuwa, Gamboru Ngala Jilil, Bama, Pulka, Marte, Damboa, Dikwa, among other affected towns in the North East.