Boko Haram: Nigerian troops arrest policeman, soldier with anti-aircraft gun, ammunition

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Boko Haram: Nigerian troops arrest policeman, soldier with anti-aircraft gun, ammunition

 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a policeman and a soldier for illegal possession of ammunition.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by Col. Sagir Musa, the Acting Director Army Public Relations.

Musa said that a Mobile policeman, Sgt. Markus John, with number PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo checkpoint on Maiduguri-Damaturu road, while on transit to Lagos.

He said that at the time of arrest, John was in possession of two magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of anti-aircraft gun concealed in his bag.

Musa added that the army in conjunction with the police also nabbed Pte Paul Ojochegbe (14NA7113208) and Lance Cpl. Oko Eke (12NA672586), also at the Njimtilo checkpoint.

He alleged that they were in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle.

Musa restated the army’s appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they were seen hibernating in the country.

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Boko Haram: Troops rescue 54 abducted women, children in Borno

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Boko Haram: Troops rescue 54 abducted women, children in Borno

 

In continuation of their operations to clear Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have rescued 54 persons suspected to be kidnapped victims.

A statement from Colonel Sagir Musa, Acting Director Army Public Relations said, troops have continued moving into the hinterland on clearance operation to destroy Boko Haram terrorists.

According to the statement, troops effectively cleared Ma’allasuwa and Yaga – Munye villages in Borno State.

“No encounter with Boko Haram terrorists was made as they run away before troops’ arrival leaving behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims.

“Out of the number, 29 are grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They have all been rescued.

“Similarly, at Zari – Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak general area of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of 145 Battalion Operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists’ logistics vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was also destroyed.

“Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John – Personal Number – PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri – Damaturu road in possession of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of Anti Aircraft Gun concealed in his bag while on transit to Lagos State.

“Recall that on the 10th of May 2019, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208 Private Paul Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N’jimtilo check point.

“Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other forms of insecurities across the country,” the statement said.

The army also reiterated its appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they are seen hibernating in Nigeria.

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Troops arrest 3 police officer, rescue 29 women, 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (photos)

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Troops arrest 3 police officer, rescue 29 women, 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (photos)

 

Troops of 22 Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE have rescued 29 women and 25 children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state.

A statement from the Nigerian Army says the troops in collaboration with local vigilantes on the 11th of May 2019, effectively cleared Ma'allasuwa and Yaga - Munye villages in Borno State. No encounter with Boko Haram terrorists was made as they ran away before troops' arrival leaving behind 54 suspected kidnapped victims. Out of the number, 29 are grown up women and 25 are children of various ages and sex. They have all been rescued.

Similarly, at Zari - Kasake and Jumachere villages in Damasak general area of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of 145 Battalion Operation LAFIYA DOLE on clearance operation discovered and destroyed two Boko Haram terrorists' logistics vehicles. Deserted BHTs make up shift accommodation was also destroyed.

Additionally, Mopol Sergeant Markus John - Personal Number - PNo 383106 was arrested at Njimtilo check point along Maiduguri - Damaturu road in possession of 2 magazines, 146 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and one round of Anti Aircraft Gun concealed in his bag while on transit to Lagos State.

The statement adds that on the 10th of May, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in conjunction with the Nigerian Police, arrested 14NA7113208 Private Paul Ojochegbe and 12NA672586 Lance Corporal Oko Eke in possession of one disassembled AK 47 Rifle at the same N'jimtilo check point.

Nigerian Army will remain resolute in ending terrorism and other forms of insecurities across the country, and reiterate its appeal to the public to continue to provide useful information about suspicious movement of terrorists/criminals wherever they are seen hibernating in Nigeria.

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Troops Arrest suspected Terrorists In Nasarawa, Recover Guns, Charms

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Troops Arrest suspected Terrorists In Nasarawa, Recover  Guns,  Charms

Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion in conjunction with the Nigeria Police have arrested suspected militias while on raid operation in Ugyi town, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The suspects are all from Gbassa tribe of the state, Texas Chukwu, Army Director of Information said in a statement.

He gave the names of the arrested suspects as, Mr James Job, Usman Unani, Samson Baba, Muhammad Sani, Dauda Gimba.

Items recovered included, one Daihatsu SUV, seven motorcycles, six dane guns, one locally made revolver pistol, four 9mm rounds of ammunition and a cartridge, twenty-six daggers with names and phone numbers written on each.

Others included, one sword, forty pieces of customized regalia, a cash of one thousand two hundred and five naira only as well as assorted charms.

Chukwu said, “Preliminary investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority on completion of the investigation.

“The general public is once gain reminded to report any suspicious movements to the law enforcement agents for necessary action.”

                                                  

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Operation Python Dance: Ohanaeze Demand Justice For The Massacred Igbo Youths

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Operation Python Dance: Ohanaeze Demand Justice For The Massacred Igbo Youths

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the military to find the soldiers who allegedly killed Igbos during the Operation Python Dance.

President-General of Ohanaeze, John Nnia- Nwodo, stated this Tuesday at the night of tributes for the former secretary general of the group and Biafran war veteran, the late Col. Joseph Achuzia, at the Enugu Sports Club.

“I had the opportunity to confront the leadership of the Army, who gave me an assurance that there is going to be a court martial of all soldiers involved in that behaviour that was contrary to their rules of engagement.

“I have been following this matter with correspondence and I will continue to follow it until we know those who massacred our children without cause,” he assured.

On Achuzia, Nwodo said: “From the Igbo-speaking part of Delta State, Asaba, Achuzia threw himself into the Biafran war with unsurpassed bravery, exemplary military discipline and the tact of historical generals of great wars.

“His single-minded approach to the Baifran War made him the dread of any soldier who exhibited any sign of cowardice or equivocation as far as the war was concerned.

“The severity of his enforcement of military discipline earned him the nickname ‘AirRaid’ while his bravery was likened to that of ‘Hannibal the Great’, hence, his other nickname, ‘Hannibal’.

“His bravery was such that he was always posted to any front which defied solution or where the battle was toughest, such that he was believed, then, to be invincible and a cat with nine lives.

“I am happy to be one of the people sent to Asagba of Asaba at the end of the war to say to our kit and kin in Delta that we are extremely sorry we have not shown enough sympathy for the carnage in that part of Igbo land

“And for the fact that we, the brothers, haven’t come to pay our respect for the dead since the war ended. All of us knelt down at the house of the Asagba of Asaba; I saw Ojukwu on his knees.

“I led the national executive of Ohanaeze to Asaba last year when they remembered 700 of our people who were murdered by federal troops. Contrary to the rules of engagement, the same kind of thing that happened to us not too long ago when we had the operation python dance”.

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Nigerian Troops Nabs Herdsmen, Recovers Guns After A Shoot Out In Benue

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Nigerian Troops Nabs Herdsmen, Recovers Guns After A Shoot Out In Benue

Troops of the Nigerian Army, Sunday said they apprehended five gun-wielding herdsmen in six communities in Benue State, after a gun duel which led to the killing of one herdsman.

It was learnt that the troops of 72 Battalion Special Forces on Saturday nabbed the herdsmen at about 1.30pm in the communities identified as Gbajimba, Baka, Tomanyi, Iyode, Dogon Yashi and Chembe.

According to the army, the armed herdsmen on sighting the troops, said to be on Operation Cat Race, engaged them in a shoot-out.

It was gathered that during the exchange, one herdsman was killed while another was injured. Also, one AK-47 assault rifle was recovered after the encounter.

The army said the bandits, however, fled into the bushes on sighting the troops and none was arrested.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Texas Chukwu, confirmed the arrests in Benue on Sunday in a press release.

The army spokesman said, “Troops on clearance operation in Gbajimba, Baka, Tomanyi, Iyode and Dogon Yashi made contact with armed herdsmen who engaged them in a gun duel. In the exchange of fire, one herdsman was killed while three others were arrested. One AK-47 assault rifle was recovered after the encounter.

“Additionally, two herdsmen engaged in destructive activities on farmlands were arrested at Chembe community. Earlier, troops of the battalion on patrol at Jatoaka town arrested 10 armed robbery suspects. All the suspects have been handed over to the police.

“Also in Taraba State, troops of 101 Special Battalion conducted clearance operations along Suntai-Muji-Kungana Road and encountered bandits who blocked the road, harassed and dispossessed road users of their valuables. The bandits fled into the bushes after they were engaged by troops. A search of the area led to the recovery of a dane gun.”

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A Criminal Informant Nabbed By Nigerian Troops In Taraba

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A Criminal Informant Nabbed By Nigerian Troops In Taraba

Troops of 93 Battalion, on Sunday arrested a suspected criminal informant while he was trying to identify someone to be eliminated.

He was said to be identifying the victim in a vehicle along road Takum – Chanchangi in Taraba State when he was arrested.

A statement from Texas Chukwu, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, said the suspect was heard by a commuter talking to one Mallam Musa Ibrahim to identify the person to be eliminated.

“The information was secretly revealed to troops; they thereby trailed the vehicle and arrested the informant.

“During the interrogation of the suspect, he confessed to be an informant to criminals in the general area to perpetrate criminal activities.

“The suspect is presently in the Army custody undergoing interrogation,” he said.

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Nigerian Army Speaks On Withdrawal Of Troops From Volatile Areas

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Nigerian Army Speaks On Withdrawal Of Troops From Volatile Areas

The Nigerian Army has reacted to insinuations and complaints in some quarters on the alleged withdrawal of troops on Internal Security Operations in some parts of the country.

It called on the general public to ignore the speculations.

Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, Director Army Public Relations in a stemmed on Sunday, said the Nigerian Army will continue to live to the expectations of Nigerians in the discharge of its constitutional duties of defending the territorial integrity of the nation and in aid to civil authorities.

He said, “Consequently, troops on the ground will continue to intervene decisively to checkmate any form of criminality.

“We however, appeal for the general public for continuous understanding, support and cooperation.

“We also wish to specifically appeal to the state Governors and Local Government Councils Chairmen to also be responsive to the needs of the citizens through the provision of social and developmental infrastructures. This will help reduce incidences of crime and criminality in our society.

“The public is therefore advised to report any suspicious movements in their area to the security agency for prompt action.”

Recently, no fewer than eighty communities in five local government areas in Niger State pleaded with the federal government of Nigeria not to withdraw troops deployed to the communities.

The communities, which cut across Shiroro, Munya, Paikoro, Gurara, Raffin and Chachanga, bemoaned the withdrawal of the military troops may bring renewed onslaught to their communities.

Similarly, the Benue State Caucus in the House of Representatives recently cried out over withdrawal of soldiers, which they said had led to fresh attacks on communities.

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Mobile Troops Nab A Notorious Gunrunner In Kaduna, Discover 2 AK47

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Mobile Troops Nab A Notorious Gunrunner In Kaduna, Discover 2 AK47

Troops of Mobile Strike Team II deployed in Kaduna have arrested a notorious gun runner in Rigachikun area of the state.

The troops during the operation at suspected armed bandits’ hideout recovered two AK 47 assault rifles with 38 rounds of 7.62mm special.

“Due to criminal activities taking place at the Rigachikun forest and its environs, the Army placed high surveillance in the general area to deny criminal freedom or operations.

“The success recorded so far were proactive measures taken by the Army to dominate the general area and fish out criminals that are carrying out kidnappings, armed robberies and cattle rustlings,” Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, Director Army Public Relations said in a statement.

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