A Commander of a notorious Islamic Sect terrorist organization, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) in the Tillabéri region has been arrested bybthe Nigerien Military.

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He was arrested with cache arms and cash meant for terrorism operations, according to a popular Security analyst Zagazola Makama.

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Reports indicated that cash, weapons, and logistical supplies believed to be intended for terrorist activities were recovered from the sect’s commander.

In its operational report for the period from April 3 to April 5, the army confirmed that the suspect was intercepted on April 3 at approximately 6:30 p.m. while traveling in a vehicle on the Torodi–Niamey route.

Military sources indicate that a search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a firearm, multiple mobile phones, and a total of 5,032,900 CFA francs. The army suspects that these funds were earmarked for acquiring logistics to facilitate terrorist operations.

Further investigations led the troops to a garden owned by the suspect in the village of Boborgou, which was reportedly utilized as a logistical hub by armed groups. Among the items found were food supplies, communication airtime, clothing, and black fabric believed to be used for camouflage purposes.

Additionally, security forces discovered a substantial stock of pasta in a nearby school building, which is thought to have been intended to support active terrorist operatives in the region.

The army has also indicated that the suspect is closely associated with the hijacking of two vehicles that occurred between Makalondi and Niaktiré on April 2.

Ongoing security operations in the area are part of a larger initiative aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and restoring stability.

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The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet

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Nigerian soldiers are seen during a patrol at the Banki IDP camp in Borno, Nigeria April 26, 2017.(photo credit: REUTERS/AFOLABI SOTUNDE/FILE PHOTO)

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An Israeli citizen was kidnapped for ransom in Nigeria’s Tabara State in the east of the country on Thursday and freed approximately 24 hours later, Israeli media reported on Sunday.

Nigerian police claimed the Israeli was abducted while under military escort, but the Nigerian army, who conducted the operation to free the Israeli citizen, denied this, stating that he was travelling alone.

Ynet added that the Nigerian military “succeeded in rescuing him in good health without gunfire and without paying a ransom.”

Ynet reported that the foreign ministry and the Israeli embassy in Abuja worked with Nigerian authorities.

The Nigerian military reportedly applied “strategic pressure” to village chiefs and local youth leaders, producing “critical intelligence” that led to the Israeli’s release.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry responded by saying “The Israeli Embassy in Nigeria and the department for Israelis abroad handled the rescue of an Israeli citizen in the northeastern part of the country. The citizen is safe,” according to Ynet.

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo says his administration will sustain the sensitization of its citizens towards utilizing the state’s recruitment quota in the Nigerian Army in order to contribute to national security.

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He noted that his administration will sensitize Edo youths and encourage them to see the need to join the Army and ensure a strong security architecture for the country.

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The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Gani Audu, stated this when he received a delegation from the Chief Of Army Staff, on a sensitization visit to States in the Niger Delta.

Okpebholo said the state government will work with the Brigade Commander to set up a team to take the message to all local government areas of the state.

“The State will work with the Brigade Commander to set up a team to take the message to the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State. The team will ensure utilization of State’s quota in the Nigerian Army”, he said.

The Army delegation sent by the Chief of Army Staff l, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oloyede was represented by the Director, Supply and Transport Services, Army Headquarters, Brig. General Wiito Nzidee.

Lt. Gen. Oloyede embarked on the tour of states in the Niger Delta on a sensitization to create a general awareness for youths on available opportunities in the Nigerian Army.

He noted that Edo is lagging behind in filling its quota in the Nigerian Army hence the visit to sensitize the people on the need to fill available slots for the 89 Regular Recruit intake which recruitment portal is now open.

On his part, Commander 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo who is a member of the delegation said the process apart from contributing to national security is a way of creating employment in the state.

According to available statistics Kaduna has so far registered 2,393 , Adamawa 1701, Bauchi 1136, Plateau 1,400 while Edo has registered 194 out of the 2000 slots allocated to each state for the 89 Regular Recruit intake of the Nigerian Army.

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