Troops of Operation ‘HADIN KAI’ apprehended three suspected ISWAP terrorists, recovered weapons and rescued a Cameroonian national allegedly abducted by terrorists in Borno State.
According to a military report on Tuesday, the operation occurred within the last 24 hours.
The military said troops of 151 Task Force Battalion rescued the Cameroonian at about 2:15 p.m. on Monday.
It said the victim was allegedly abducted by terrorists at Ashigashiya village, located between Gwoza in Borno and Cameroon.
According to the report, the rescued victim was taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
“In Adamawa, troops of 232 Battalion, deployed at Garaha in Hong Local Government Area, arrested two suspected ISWAP members on August 16. The troops, operating alongside local hunters, subsequently arrested another suspected associate of the terrorists while the suspect was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.
“Troops recovered a mobile phone, SIM card, two bows and arrows, one locally made sword and four locally fabricated guns. The suspects and recovered items were subsequently kept in military custody for further action,” it said.
The military said the troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, in another operation, discovered an abandoned AK-47 rifle buried in the ground at Ngurusoye village in Bama council area.
It said the weapon was recovered during a routine farm patrol and handed over to the relevant military authorities.
According to the report, the latest operations came amid sustained efforts by the military to disrupt terrorist networks, logistics and freedom of movement across the North East.
The military said it continued to combine offensive operations with intelligence-led patrols and collaboration with local security actors to deny terrorists access to communities.
It added that the recovery of weapons and arrest of suspected operatives are expected to support ongoing investigations into terrorist activities and their support networks in the region.
The military also urged communities to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations against terrorism and other criminal activities.
Plateau residents condemn Mangu massacre
From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos
Residents of Plateau State have vehemently condemned the Tuesday early hours’ attack by suspected terrorists, who invaded the Bin-Per (Dang Per) community in the Kombun/Bwai district of Mangu Local Government Area of the state, and killed 23 people, including women and children, during a night raid, with others injured, while homes and farmlands were reportedly destroyed.
According to residents, the attackers moved from house to house targeting sleeping villagers.
Reacting to the massacre, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chief Kefas Wunggak Ropshik, condemned the attacks and described it as barbaric.
”I woke up this morning to the sadness news on the recent attacks in Rim, Wereng, Mawuri and Yelwa. The frequency, ferocity and sheer impunity with which these attacks are being perpetrated have become intolerable. Enough is enough!
”I am pained by the relentless slaughter of our people. Plateau cannot become a theatre where citizens are repeatedly murdered, communities displaced and families shattered, only for government officials to issue condolences after each tragedy.
”Condolences are no substitute for security; expressions of grief cannot resurrect the dead. The magnitude of this crisis now demands extraordinary, immediate and unequivocal action.
”I, therefore, call on the Plateau State Government to declare a state of emergency on security, and immediately convene an emergency security summit involving the relevant service chiefs, heads of security and intelligence agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other critical stakeholders.
”This crisis requires a unified command structure, actionable intelligence and an unrelenting operational response.
”Our security personnel must be adequately equipped and empowered to confront this menace. The state government must urgently provide operational vehicles, communications equipment, surveillance capabilities and other essential logistics.
”Operation Rainbow must be substantially strengthened, properly equipped and integrated into a robust, intelligence-driven security architecture capable of preventing attacks rather than merely responding to their aftermath.
”I urge the Governor to explore every lawful and constitutionally permissible option, including the engagement of specialised external expertise to track, identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
”Those who murder our people must understand that there will be no sanctuary, no impunity and no escape. Federal and state security agencies must also transcend institutional boundaries and operate as a single, coordinated security ecosystem.
”We need a clearly defined and measurable strategy for intelligence gathering, early warning, rapid response, community protection and the prosecution of perpetrators. Plateau requires results, not rhetoric.
”I call on the local government chairmen to suspend non-essential expenditures and redirect available resources towards strengthening local security, particularly community-based vigilance and early-warning mechanisms.
”Traditional rulers, community leaders, vigilantes, and security agencies must operate within a coordinated framework that enables intelligence to travel swiftly and threats to be neutralised before they become massacres.
”I appeal to the Governor to return immediately to Plateau, and suspend non-essential foreign engagements for the foreseeable future. A state under siege requires the physical presence, undivided attention and decisive leadership of its Governor.
”Our people must see and feel that their government is with them in this hour of profound anguish. Where is politics without the people? Are we in politics to govern the dead? What is the essence of power when those who vote for us are being killed while we retreat into comfort and bulletproof armoured vehicles?
”Enough of the killings. Enough of the excuses. Enough of the impunity. Plateau people have an inalienable right to live, farm, worship and raise their families without fear of annihilation. The time for decisive action is now,” Ropshik said.
A resident, Daniel Musa, said the attackers, who were heavily armed, moved from house to house during the attack.
“Our village came under attack last night and in the early hours on, Tuesday, by heavily armed persons,” Musa explained.
He alleged that the attackers opened the doors of residents who were asleep and attacked them.
Musa said more than 20 deaths had been recorded as of Tuesday morning, while several others sustained injuries and some residents remained missing.
Another resident, John Dalyop, confirmed the attack and described the situation as “terrible”.
Dalyop said some of the injured victims had been taken to nearby hospitals, while residents and community leaders were working to establish the whereabouts of those still missing.
He called on the government to strengthen security in Mangu and other communities considered vulnerable to attacks.
“We expected the new commissioner of police in the state to act quickly and go after those responsible,” he said.
When contacted for confirmation, the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, disconnected the call immediately the introduction was made. Subsequent calls to his telephone were not answered or returned as at the time of filing this report.
The spokesman for Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, was reported to have said that, “We are still at the burial of the victims. I will provide further details of the incident”.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrols in the affected community and other vulnerable areas of the local government.
The Plateau State Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt Hon Joyce Lohya Ramnap, condemned the attack and described the incident as a disturbing development capable of threatening the peace and security being consolidated across the state.
Mutfwang sympathised with residents and families affected by the attack and called on the people to remain calm, warning against reprisal attacks and taking the law into their own hands.
The government said security agencies were working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and urged residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist in identifying and apprehending those responsible.
The statement said: “Furthermore, the Governor has called on the relevant security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrols in Bin Mper, Kombun District and other vulnerable communities in Mangu LGA, while urging residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist security personnel in identifying and apprehending those responsible.”
The government reiterated that the protection of lives and property remained a priority of the Mutfwang administration, stressing that it would continue to collaborate with traditional rulers, community leaders, youth organisations, religious leaders and security agencies to strengthen peaceful coexistence.
It also appealed to residents of Bin Mper and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant, peaceful and law-abiding and report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
Umahi urges Federal Controllers to take ownership of projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has charged Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to put the interests of Nigerians first and take ownership of projects under their supervision.
Umahi gave the charge at the ministry’s monthly meeting with the Federal Controllers of Works held at its headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, a statement by his spokesman, Francis Nwaze stated.
The meeting serves as a platform for reviewing the progress of federal road projects, addressing challenges and strengthening supervision and accountability in project delivery.
He urged the controllers to take a keen interest in construction and make continuous learning a priority, stressing that effective supervision required both professional knowledge and practical understanding of activities at project sites.
Umahi encouraged the controllers to spend more time at project sites, understand the realities of construction and remain close to communities directly affected by the projects under their supervision.
He said public service was more meaningful when driven by genuine passion for the people, urging the controllers to approach their responsibilities with dedication.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Ebonyi State, Umahi said his achievements in office were driven by his faith, commitment to the people and strong sense of responsibility.
He told the controllers that placing the people at the centre of their responsibilities amounted to putting God first, adding that genuine commitment to public service would bring fulfilment.
“When you put the people first, you are putting God first. You will enjoy your job. You will be happy with the job. As you are putting God and the people first, you are creating an everlasting blessing for your family,” he said.
Langtang South Rev Kundul dies after snakebite, As three kills weekly
From Yakubu Wuyep, Jos
The People of Southern District of Plateau State have continued to die from constant snakebites due to the absence of medical facilities for the treatment.
Reports made available to Daily NewsCraft correspondent revealed that the situation had become worse in 2026, where villagers are bitten by strange venomous snakes.
However, the influx of dangerous desert snakes in parts of Langtang North, Langtang South, and Wase LGAs had wrecked havoc to villages who call for federal and state intervention to address the spread of deadly snakebites.
its was reported that the pastor of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev Nankur Peter Kundul, has died after suffering a venomous snakebite while serving as a missionary in Boltim village, Gamakai District of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Kundul was reportedly bitten while serving in the rural community, and later died at the Sabon Gida Clinic.
The development was announced on Monday by Pastor Rinkyer Asaph through the Christian Daily International social media platform.
According to Asaph, the pastor’s death is part of a worrying pattern of fatal snakebite incidents in the community, with, at least, two other Christians reportedly dead from snakebites within the past week.
He described Gamakai as an important agricultural community whose residents depend heavily on farming, warning that the growing threat of venomous snakes could discourage farmers from accessing their farmlands.
Asaph said the situation had gone beyond an individual tragedy and had become a public health and food security concern for the community and surrounding areas.
He urged the Plateau State health authorities to urgently intervene, investigate the reported increase in venomous snakes and ensure residents have access to effective and timely treatment for snakebite.
The pastor’s death has consequently renewed concerns over the safety of farmers and missionaries working in rural communities where access to emergency medical care remains limited.
As at the time of filing in this report efforts to speak to the Commissioner for Health Plateau State proved abortive due lack credibility information Officer to reach.