Troops of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Tudun Bichi have killed two suspected terrorists during a gun battle in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, while one soldier has been reported missing in action.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on X, citing security sources.

According to the sources, the operation was launched at about 11:20 a.m. on July 13 after troops received intelligence on terrorist activities in Mokurata Village.

The troops moved to the area and engaged the suspected terrorists in a fierce exchange of gunfire, during which two of the suspects were neutralised.

The sources said the troops recovered one motorcycle and a Baofeng handheld radio believed to have been used by the terrorists.

However, one soldier, who was armed with a PKT machine gun and an AK-47 rifle, was reported missing in action during the operation.

The sources added that efforts have been intensified to track down the fleeing terrorists and locate the missing soldier.

“The operation is part of sustained military offensives aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement across the North-West,” the sources said.

Three suspected terrorists have been arrested during a joint operation by troops and local vigilantes in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The suspects were arrested at about 4 am on Monday, July 14, during a clearance operation carried out by troops of Operation MESA and members of a local vigilante group in Dutsen Kwadu Forest.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed intelligence on the movement of suspected criminals in the forest.

According to the sources, the joint team arrested the three suspects during the operation.

The suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing preliminary investigations to determine their identities, affiliations and possible involvement in terrorist activities.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to prevent terrorists and other criminal groups from using forests in Bauchi State and the wider North-East as hideouts.

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have arrested two suspected human organ traffickers during an operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

Security expert, Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a report he posted on X on Tuesday.

Quoting reliable security sources, Makama said the suspects were apprehended at about on July 13 at Atongo community following intelligence-led operations by troops deployed in the area.

The sources, according to him said the two suspects are believed to be involved in human organ trafficking activities.

According to the sources, the suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The arrest is part of ongoing security operations by Operation Whirl Stroke to dismantle criminal networks and curb violent crimes across Benue and other parts of the North Central region.