Pantami Arrested For Attempting To Supply Terrorists With Logistics
The Directorate of Defence Media Operation (DMO) has said that the defence has arrested one Mallam Modu Pantami at the outskirts of Benishied village, Kaga Local Government Area, while attempting to transport a large quantity of logistics items he purchased for onward supply to terrorists at Gomari village in Fere Local Government Area of Borno State.
The items recovered from him include two mobile phones; cartons of assorted drugs and injections of different types; five gallons of PMS; 20 turban scarfs; 50kg bags of sugar; three bags of 50kg flour; five cartons of Maltina drinks; 290 sets of female hijabs; 20 female rubber shoes; 325 litres of red oil; 15 sets of Kaftan cloth; five black trousers; five cartons of macaroni; six cartons of spaghetti; three cartons of sweet; mudu of date (Dabino); five sacks of soft drinks; four daggers; three cartons of Maggi; one big basket of kola nuts; 10 boxes of detergent; 10 rubber mats; and the sum of N200,000.00 Naira only.
He noted further, “Troops conducted ambush operations at the terrorist crossing point at Kaidieri village in the cause of the operation. Five terrorists were neutralised with assorted weapons and different calibres of ammunition captured from the terrorists. Consequently, Gen. said, during these operations, troops rescued 63 civilians, neutralised 42 terrorist attacks, and arrested 20 terrorists.
In another development, the General revealed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai “on April 28th, 2022, conducted clearance operations at terrorist enclaves at Jaje, Mango Ali, Dissa, and Balangaje.” During the operation, one Mallam Shehu, the Amir and spiritual head of the Gaita general area, and some of his foot soldiers were neutralized.
Also, on May 14, 2022, at Yuwe in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, troops of Operation Hadin Kai in a coordinated attack on a terrorist enclave neutralised Abubakar Sarki, a Book Haram Commander in Sambisa forest, neutralising scores of the terrorists while assorted weapons and different calibres of ammunition were recovered.
Troops also conducted operations at Dajima village, Molaa, Mamanti, Goneri, Koyamanti, Ajiri, Awoshei, Lawanti, Kyamla, Dogori, Kontori, Umanari, Banhyr, Alum Damm Kaiya-Kura, Gubia Magr axis, Sabon Gari general area, Mandarka, Zumbulum, Amuda Gave, Majuane village, Malis Gidde, Kezamari, Ngudda, Koshebe, Malami Fatori, Damboua town, Buluti village, Njine and Kamzone village, Banuwa Caniwa village, Kaidien village, Barimari-jigalta, Jajimaji town in Karasuwa Local Government Area all in Bornu State.”
On Operation Delta Safe, the Director stated that troops continued to clamp down on the activities of oil thieves, economic saboteurs, and other criminal elements. He said, “On May 15th, 2022, troops in conjunction with the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted raid operations in a suspected drug hideout in Effurum in the Urwie Local Government Area of Delta State.”
During the operations, troops arrested some drug barons, namely, Mrs. Ughanekvwo Unagha, Mr. Festus Baron, Mr. Okumaba Eanaguono, Mr. Ahmed Agbamu, Mr. David Mene, Mr. Unagha Paul, Mr. Edirin Thomas, Mr. Osanege Solomon, Mr. Samuel Juwon, and Mr. Degbe Andy. “Items recovered from them include 2.460kg of cannabis, 0.0703kg of cocaine, 0.054kg of meth, 0.067kg of loud, 0.654kg of cannabis seeds, one tablet of molly, one pump action with 15 cartridges, one Toyota Hilux and one Mercedes Benz car. “
In furtherance, to rid the zone of illegal oil theft, he added that troops conducted anti-crude oil theft, anti-smuggling, raid operations and patrols in locations such as Akantu Creek in Warri North Local Government Area, Tibo Ajuomo Creek in Warri South Local Government Area, and Effunim in Urwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Other locations were: East-West road, Mbiama in Ahoada Local Government Area, Elele in Eleme Local Government Area, Rumuekpe in Emohua Local Government Area, Awoba in Degema Local Government Area of River State, and Akenfa in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, respectively.
He said all recovered items and apprehended criminals were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. Relatedly, Gen. Onyeuko disclosed to newsmen that Operations Dakatar da Barawo also recorded some modest successes in its operations against oil thieves and economic saboteurs within its Area of Operations.
The operational activities were said to have been conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH in locations such as Kiama, Mbiama, Sagbama water side, Odioma-Diema axis along the Akassa-Brass route, Otuofor creek, Kotipiri fishing camp, and Ereweibio creek in Bayelsa State.
NNS Delta conducted operational activities in Sara Creek, Ogbodede community, and Ekpemu community in Delta State. NNS PATHFINDER also conducted operations in Isaka Junction and Cawthorne Channel. “The operational success led to the discovery of 150 illegal refineries, 59 ovens, 67 metal storage tanks, and four wooden Cotonou boats, which were all eventually destroyed.”
Cumulatively, “The operations led to the recovery of one Yamaha engine, one generator, three pumping machines, 20,000 litres of kerosine, 1,625,000 litres of AGO, and 2,050,000 litres of crude oil.” “All recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.”
While Operation Whirl Stroke continues in its renewed vigour to rid the general area operations of banditry and other criminal elements, troops conducted patrols and clearance operations in Ukpen village of Ayaba Council Ward, Mbaterem villages of Ayaba Council Ward, Kpranya village, Zaki Biam, Agbor, Gbise, Tor Donga, Azaye, Sakyaa, Kaikpa, Debe, Tse-Atim, Maben, Mbatsara Zun, Mbatsara Zun, and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas respectively.
Other locations include Zabana village, Suntai Daji, the Donga River in Dogan, and Takum Local Government Areas. Accordingly, 13 bandits were neutralized, 27 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one motorcycle and eight phones were recovered. All recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
Meanwhile, the military high command appreciated the general populace for their continued cooperation with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police and other security agencies in their fight against all forms of criminality in the country.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria also assured us of their determination to bring peace to our dear country. This is as it salutes the courage and sacrifices of its troops in the field.
