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Troops Neutralise Bandit in Benue, Destroy Camps in Makurdi LGA

Fola Badmus1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Troops of the 401 Special Forces Brigade/Sector 1 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with local hunters, have carried out a clearance operation around the Tatough general area of Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State, neutralising one bandit and destroying multiple hideouts. According to a statement by Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Abdullahi Lawal Osabo, the weekend operation involved a fighting patrol and the escort of bereaved family members to Tse-Ayele village for a burial. Troops cleared several identified hotspots, including Mdoor, Anter, Tse-Gegu, Tse-Akaajime, Tse-Agam, and Ndor villages. While advancing through Tse-Akaajime, soldiers encountered armed bandits. A brief but intense firefight ensued, resulting in the killing of one bandit, while others fled, abandoning their positions. Items recovered included two Tecno mobile phones and three motorcycles suspected to have been used in criminal activities. Troops subsequently destroyed and set ablaze all identified bandit camps in the area, effectively preventing the criminals from regrouping. In a related development, soldiers deployed in Tatough have continued aggressive foot and perimeter patrols to maintain security and reassure residents of their safety. The Acting Commander, 401 Special Forces Brigade and Sector 1 OPWS, Colonel K.O. Bukoye, commended the troops for their gallantry, urging them to remain vigilant and sustain momentum in the effort to rid Benue State of criminal elements.

Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Leader Dan Dari Biyar in Sokoto Operation

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

By Kamal yalwa July 26, 2025 Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralised Dan Dari Biyar, a notorious bandit kingpin long linked to a reign of terror in Sokoto State. He was killed during a clearance operation in the western axis of Sabon Birni Local Government Area, military sources confirmed. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama reported that Biyar was eliminated on Thursday while attempting to collect a ransom from relatives of kidnapped victims. According to Makama, Biyar had summoned the victims’ families to deliver the ransom deep inside the forest before falling into an ambush by troops. Biyar was widely feared across the Sokoto East Senatorial District, with his operations based deep within the Tidibale Forest. From there, he orchestrated coordinated attacks on several communities, including Lalle, Tsamaye, and parts of Gwadabawa. He was also allegedly responsible for the notorious burning of Gidan Sale village along the Gundumi axis. Known for his cruelty, Biyar earned infamy for his brutal treatment of kidnap victims, and for his provocative slogan, “I prefer ₦500 to a Hausa man,” which underscored his disdain and ruthlessness. Intelligence reports linked him to numerous acts of arson, ambushes, and raids on rural communities, military sources said. The operation that led to his death was carried out by a joint team of Nigerian Army personnel and local security volunteers under the Sokoto State Government’s Community Protection Initiative. Troops reportedly recovered a cache of high-calibre weapons, while several members of Biyar’s gang fled the scene. Pursuit operations are ongoing. The successful neutralisation of Biyar marks a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in Nigeria’s northwest.