Tag: Ansaru Terrorists

Kaduna: Ansaru terrorists operate as another govt in Birnin-Gwari, collect levies from residents – Abdurra’uf

Aminu Imam

Senior Councillor of the Birnin-Gwari Emirate, Kaduna State Zubair Abdurra’uf, has warned that Ansaru terrorist group has taken over the local government, noting that it’s unlikely that the election will be held there. Abdurra’uf, who spoke on a television programme yesterday, said the terrorists have established another government in the area and now tax helpless residents. He said the splinter group of notorious Boko Haram terrorist group came into Birnin-Gwari over 12 years ago under the guise of teaching the people Islamic knowledge but later turned to insurgents with abhorrence…

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Military airstrike hits bandits’ camp in Kaduna forest, kills scores

Ishaku Yohanna

The Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike, has neutralised several armed bandits at their camp in the Kuduru forest area of Kaduna State, according the Defence Headquarters. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Enenche said the air strikes were carried out on Aug. 13 on the heels of intelligence reports, indicating the convergence of members of Ansaru terrorist sect-linked bandits, led by one Mallam Abba, at the location. He said that an aerial surveillance mission conducted over the area…

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Troops eliminate Ansaru terrorists masquerading as bandits in Kaduna

Ishaku Yohanna

A strategic alliance between the Kaduna State Government and security agencies has resulted in the neutralization of several Ansaru sect terrorists in the guise of herdsmen, who engage in the illicit act of banditry and terrorism.  An intelligence source involved in the anti-banditry operation in the state said that the Ansaru elements have been responsible for the wave of deadly attacks that were touted as Fulani-farmers rivalry in some parts of the state.  The intelligence officer said: “The Kaduna State Government has been incredibly supportive with the aid of a…

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