Security News Digest

19/12/2023

YULETIDE: NAOWA PRESIDENT DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO OVER 1500 WIDOWS/SOLDIERS WIVES, OTHERS
_Assures of NAOWA's Commitment to Betterment of the Barracks Community_

Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja was agog with festivities recently when the President of the Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja distributed food items to over 1,500 widows of fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price in the service to our dear nation, members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers' Wives Association (NASWA) and members of the Military Officers' Widows Association (MIOWA) during a grand humanitarian outreach as part of NAOWA's end of year 2023 activities.

The humanitarian outreach which took place yesterday, 16 December 2023 was organized as part of NAOWA's robust Civil Military Cooperation drive, in line with the President's transformative vision of "Sustaining Legacies through Unwavering Commitment to Unity and Service for the Betterment of Humanity".

Speaking at the event, the NAOWA President affirmed that the event was organized as a demonstration of her commitment, love and solidarity for the barracks community.

She also noted that it was a forum to come together in harmony and celebrate in the spirit of Christmas as one great community bonded in love, unity and respect for one another.

"We are here as one body to celebrate this season of love by giving out food and other items which would support the household during this festive season. Please accept these items as a symbol of NAOWA’s commitment to the betterment of the barracks community," she noted.

Mrs Lagbaja also thanked all NAOWA and NASWA members for their roles in keeping the home-front, while their spouses are away carrying out their assigned duties.

In her words, "I must say, that our dedication, resilience and sacrifice has helped immensely in the operational successes of the Nigerian Army, and also in the development of the barrack community".

She thereafter urged them to ensure that peace reigns supreme in their homes, emphasizing that peace remains the bedrock for Sustaining development and progress.

Finally, the NAOWA President enjoined the beneficiaries to always imbibe the culture of savings and investment while re-echoing the Association's continuous support.

Highlights of the event were the distribution of food items to over 1,500 persons comprising widows, NASWA and MIOWA members, cultural dance performances and group photographs.

10/04/2023

Anti-Banditry Campaign: Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralize 3 Terrorists, Recover Arms Ammunition and Rustled Animals in Zamfara and Katsina States

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralized 3 terrorists as well as recovered some arms ammunition and rustled animals following meeting engagements with bandits in Zamfara and Katsina States.

This was disclosed in a Press Release by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami issued to correspondents in Abuja on Sunday 9th April 2023.

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Anti-Banditry Campaign: Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralize Bandits, Recover Arms, Ammunition and Rustled Animals in Zamfara and Katsina States |
https://www.yatabnetwork.com.ng/2023/04/anti-banditry-campaign-troops-of.html

08/04/2023

Troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai deployed at Charamari, Monguno, in the wee hours of today, foiled an attempt by Boko Haram Terrorists to overrun the Forward Operating Base (FOB).

This was disclosed to the YATAB Network by an intelligence source earlier this afternoon. The source told the YATAB Network that "At about 0156 hrs, ( 1:56am) today 7th April 2023, an unconfirmed number of Boko Haram Terrorists tried to overrun our Forward Operating Base at Charamari (Charlie 7) Monguno."

"Deployed troops, aided by reinforcement from the Cantonment, repelled the terrorists and thwarted the attack. Thereafter troops and hybrid forces combed the general area in search of the attackers but they had already fled in disarray"

"However blood trails from the wounded terrorists were observed along their withdrawal route"

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07/04/2023

Breaking: Troops Neutralize 4 Terrorists in Fierce Encounter As Terrorists Abduct Over 80 persons in Zamfara

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralized 4 Terrorists in a fierce encounter even as Terrorists have kidnapped over 80persons from some communities in the State.

This was disclosed to the YATAB Network by an impeccable intelligence source familiar with both incidents.

The source disclosed to the YATAB Network, an NGO committed to the anti-terrorism and anti- banditry campaign in Africa, that the kidnapped persons were from communities including Wanzamai (86 persons) Kecheri (3) Unguwar Chida (not confirmed) and Yankara (not confirmed)"

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Breaking: Troops Neutralize 4 Terrorists in Fierce Encounter As Terrorists Abduct Over 80 persons in Zamfara |

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07/04/2023

Special Forces Troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram Terrorists in another well coordinated offensive operation at one of the major terrorists camps camp within the Sambisa Forest area in Borno State.

The YATAB Network gathered that the terrorists were eliminated following a massive onslaught by a combined force of troops from 73 Battalion under the 7 Division Garrison, 199 Special Forces Battalion under 402 Special Forces Brigade, and 222 Battalion under the versatile and dogged 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Bama. The massive Operation also featured troops from Forward Operating Base (FOB), Molai, Borno State.

An Intelligence source familiar with the Operation informed the YATAB Network, an NGO focused on the anti-terrorism and banditry campaign in Africa, that, sequel to actionable intelligence on the presence of the terrorists from the newly established base from where they coordinated operations into the Sheutari general area, amongst others, troops stormed the Boko Haram's enclave at Garin Baaba from different fronts, in conjunction with hybrid forces comprising Civilian Joint Task Force members on Tuesday, 4th, 2023.

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Photos: How Nigerian Special Forces Raided Boko Haram Operations Base in SambisaForest; Neutralized 18 Terrorists |
https://www.yatabnetwork.com.ng/2023/04/photos-how-nigerian-special-forces.html

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05/04/2023

The Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General S Ahmed on Wednesday 4th April, paid operational visits to the Commander 207 Quick Response Group Nigerian Air force (NAF) Gusau Group Captain SP Sekegor and the Commissioner of Police Zamfara state Command CP Kolo Yusuf.

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Commander 1 Brigade/ Sector 1 JTF OPHD Commences Operational Tour; Harps On Synergy and Joint Training |
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03/04/2023

Terror Alert: Terrorists Invade Kogi State, Kill Scores, Raze Houses

Suspected terrorists have invaded Aloko community in Oganenigu Ward of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State in the early hours of Sunday 2nd April 2023. According to sources familiar with the incident, the terrorists killed an unconfirmed number of persons and also razed several houses during the attack.

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Just In: Terrorists invade Kogi State, Kill Scores, Raze Houses |

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02/04/2023

There was pandemonium at the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State last night, as heavily armed terrorists stormed Sabon Gida village in Bungudu LGA (Federal University Gusau ) students off-campus hostels, and kidnap some female students.

Sources familiar with the unfortunate incident disclosed to the YATAB Network that the fully armed terrorists arrived the area at about 1am on Sunday 2nd April 2023, picked the students and moved away with them to an unknown destination.

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Breaking: Bandits Storm Federal University, Gusau, Kidnap Female Students; As Police Reassures on Students' Safe Rescue |
https://www.yatabnetwork.com.ng/2023/04/breaking-bandits-storm-federal.html

01/04/2023

Security operatives have restored peace and normalcy in some Kogi Communities after armed bandits invaded communities in Ogani Enigu, Dekina Local Government of Kogi State in the early hours of Saturday 1st April 2023.

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Midnight Bandits Attack: Troops Restore Normalcy In Kogi Communities |

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29/03/2023

Zamfara: Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandit, Yellow Mai Naira and 21 Others |

The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

28/03/2023

Breaking News: Chief Boko Haram Bomb Maker Awana Gaidam Killed By Own IED in Sambisa Forest

YATAB NETWORK
March 28, 2023

In what can best be described as a major breakthrough in the Nigerian military's Counter Terrorism Operation in the North East, the chief bomb maker and a high ranking member of the Boko Haram Terrorist Group, Awana Gaidam has been killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device(IED).

The 39 year-old bomb maker, apart from his high status in the command structure of the Boko Haram terrorists, was one of their capable hands involved in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Awana was believed to be responsible for plotting many IEDs attack on troops of Operation Hadin Kai during fighting patrols, along major highways between Maiduguri to Damboa, Bama to Pulka and Bita as well as Banki to Darajamal general area.


Intelligence Sources disclosed to the YATAB Network that the bomb struck his vehicle along Njumia and Arra in the Sambisa forest general area on March 27, killing him instantly.

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Breaking News: Chief Boko Haram Bomb Maker Awana Gaidam Killed By Own IED in Sambisa Forest |
https://www.yatabnetwork.com.ng/2023/03/breaking-news-chief-boko-haram-bomb.html

25/03/2023

Wild celebration as troops neutralize several ISWAP terrorists in Konduga

Troops of 222 Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai have killed several members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the North East of Konduga in Borno state.

The YATAB Network gathered that the attackers launched the attack with heavy gun fire on the military formation at about 6:45 pm, at the time Muslim faithful were breaking their Ramadan fast.



An intelligence disclosed to the YATAB Network in Maiduguri, on Saturday that the troops swiftly engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle forcing them to withdraw.

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Wild celebration as troops neutralize several ISWAP terrorists in Konduga |

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22/03/2023

GOC COMMENDS TROOPS FOR GALLANTRY, CHARGES THEM TO SUSTAIN OFFENSIVE TEMPO AGAINST REMNANT TERRORISTS

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Waidi Shaibu made an operational visit to 112 Task Force Battalion, MAFA to commend and appreciate the efforts of the troops in thwarting a midnight attack by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the town in the early hours of Sunday 19th March 2023.

General Shaibu during the visit on Tuesday, 21st March 2023 applauded the tenacity and fierce fighting spirit of the troops during the encounter, describing their tenacity as one of the hallmarks of soldiering. He lauded the concerted efforts of the troops in not only defending MAFA town but for successfully neutralizing scores of the attackers in collaboration with fighter aircrafts Air Component Operation HADIN KAI causing hasty retreat of any surviving terrorists.

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GOC Commends Troops For Gallantry, Charges Them to Sustain Offensive Tempo Against Remnant Terrorists |
https://www.yatabnetwork.com.ng/2023/03/goc-commends-troops-for-gallantry.html

19/03/2023

Video: Troops of Hadin Kai Annihilate Scores of ISWAP Terrorists at Mafa, Recover Guntruck, Weaons...Residents Hail Troops in Viral Video

YATAB NETWORK
March 19, 2023

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have anihilated several terrorists following an aggressively executed counter-attack during a mid-night raid by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Mafa LGA in Borno State.

This comes few hours after Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, left the town after he casted his vote at his polling unit at Unit 001 Ajari Ward, in Mafa.

It was gathered that scores of the armed ISWAP terrorists, who stormed the town in gun trucks and motorcycles, attempted to attack the military formation and INEC Collation Centre at about 2am.

An Intelligence Source told the YATAB Network that the terrorists however met their waterloo when the tactically superior troops, outmaneuvered and engaged them with superior gunfire, killing several of them on the spot.

Read the full gist on our website here :

Just In: Troops of Hadin Kai Annihilate Scores of ISWAP Terrorists at Mafa, Recover Guntruck, Weaons |

The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

13/03/2023

OPERATION HADIN KAI: "DEAL DECISIVELY WITH TERRORISTS" GOC CHARGES FRONTLINE TROOPS
*_ Warns that Cowardice will not be condoned_*

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Waidi Shaibu has charged troops of 26 Task Force Brigade to remain dogged and deal decisively with the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists within their Area of Operations.

General Shaibu gave the charge on Sunday 12 March 2023, while on operational visit to assess the combat readiness of frontline troops deployed in Gwoza general area.

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Operation Hadin Kai: "Deal Decisively with Terrorists", GOC Charges Frontline Troops...Warns that Cowardice Will not be Condoned |

The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

12/03/2023

Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a mid night attack on Mafa local government area in the North Eastern Borno State.

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Insurgents flee as troops repel attack in Mafa |

The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

11/03/2023

Operation Hadin Kai: Remain Focused and Vigilant, GOC Charges Frontline Troops; Calls for Aggressive and Offensive Posture Against the Terrorists |

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Waidi Shaibu has called on troops of 112 Task Force Battalion to remain focused, vigilant, resilient and professional in the discharge of their operational responsibilities, charging them to sustain an aggressive and ruthless posture against the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists and their counterparts the Islamic State of West African Province in the Sector's Area of Responsibility.

General Shaibu gave the charge on Saturday, 11 March 2023, during his operational visit to the frontline troops deployed in Mafa general area, in order to assess their operational posture, in light of the recent unfortunate developments in the theatre of operations, most especially the murder of a number of farmers and fishermen by terrorists.

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11/03/2023

BIU APC STAKEHOLDERS MEET AMBASSADOR GENERAL TY BURATAI RTD.

The Biu APC Stakeholders led by the Borno State Deputy Governor His Excellency Umar Usman Kadafur and Biu APC Leaders and Elders visited the former Chief of Army Staff Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (rtd) Beteran Biu at his Country Home in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The Stakeholders appreciated his contributions to the APC during and after the campaigns leading to the emergence of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President-elect and Senator Kashim Shettima as Vice President-elect.

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The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

11/03/2023

Breaking: 443 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender as Death Toll Rises to 300 After Military Bombardments, Clash with ISWAP |
No fewer than 443 more Boko Haram (BH) terrorists who escaped attacks by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, North East Nigeria, have surrendered to Nigerian and MNJTF troops. This is as the death toll on the BH members following military bombardments and clashes with ISWAP has risen to 300.

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The Inferno is a blog about the global anti-terror campaign. It provides Breaking News on the campaigns of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram

10/03/2023

Biu Emirate Postpones Turbanning Of Buratai, Garba |

Biu Emirate Postpones Turbanning Of Buratai, Garba

The Biu Emirate has announced the postponement of the turbaning of the former Chief of Army Staff His Excellency, Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai CFR (rtd), as the Betara of Biu and Brig Gen Dadan Garba (rtd) as Zanna of Biu

This was contained in a statement signed by Mallam Abubakar Mohammed Secretary Biu Emirate Council, Borno State and made available to the press on Thursday 9th March 2023.

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09/03/2023

Update: Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) North West (NW) Operation Hadarin Daji Sustain Aggressive Clearance Operations, Destroy Bandits' Enclaves |

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08/03/2023

Troops of Hadarin Daji Neutralize Several Bandits in Zamfara |

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08/03/2023

GOC 8 Division Reiterates Commitment to Support NAOWA |

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06/03/2023

Back Story: Soldier Goes Berserk, Kills FOB Commander, Sergeant Major in Sokoto |

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06/03/2023

Nigerian Army Investigates Circumstances Around Soldier's Su***de and Murder of Colleagues in Sokoto |

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06/03/2023

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03/03/2023

NSA Commends Nigerian Army Resource Center For Organizing Seminar on Rehabilitation of Repentant Insurgents |

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02/03/2023

Chief of Army Staff Commissions Projects at Communities in Bauchi State |

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