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The air component of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, has eliminated no fewer than 70 ISWAP fighters in air strikes across the southern Lake Chad region.
A counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, said the missiles were shot on November 5, targeting camps led by Usman Russia, a notorious ISWAP commander.
The publication reported that the strikes hit camps in Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki, located near Jibilarram in Marte LGA of Borno state, adding that 79 casualties were recorded at the Kwallaram camp.
While the exact number of fatalities at Arainna Ciki remains unknown, the report noted that several militants were killed there as well.
“Meanwhile, following the strike, on November 7, reports emerged that ISWAP had mobilised additional fighters from its Sambisa wing, regrouping in the areas of Kusuma and Sigir in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area,” the report reads.
Both locations are within the territory under Usman Russia’s control, with mobilised fighters reportedly including elements from Sambisa Forest and northern border areas of Cameroon.
The lawmaker representing Akamkpa 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Okon Owuna has alleged that the presence of some Ambazonian separatist fighters from Cameroon in many communities in Akamkpa LGA has fueled insecurity.
Two weeks ago, Nigeria Police personnel arrested a number of the rebel fighters and seized their cache of arms.
Speaking while presenting a matter of urgent public importance on the floor of the House, Owuna said the insecurity in Akamkpa has increased with the activities of rival cult gangs.
Owuna decried the poor working conditions, facilities and how ill-equipped the security agencies in the constituency are, fearing that if there was a breakdown in security, they would not have the capacity to contain the criminal elements.
“There are increasing concerns in Akamkpa where you have 60% of industries in the state. Many cult clashes resulting in deaths.
“There are many Ambazonian freedom fighters staying in many communities in Akamkpa. The police even discovered weapons of mass destruction in a house some of them stayed in a community in Akamkpa LGA.
“Out of the three police divisions in Akamkpa, not even one has a functional vehicle to help them respond to the many security emergencies. There’s also a shortage of police personnel.”
Lending their voices to the debate, other lawmakers called for increased border surveillance and security presence along the borderlines in all the communities sharing boundaries with Cameroon.
The Assembly said all those involved in criminal activities in Akamkpa be arrested and prosecuted in line with the extant laws of the country.
They also stressed the need for local security and local collaboration with security operatives to address the menace.
They resolved that the state government should provide operational vehicles and other relevant apparatus to security agencies and influence them to increase manpower in Akamkpa.
Flykite Productions, organisers of the renowned GOtv Boxing Night, have confirmed that boxers participating in the 32nd edition of Africa’s leading boxing event will sign their contracts today at the company’s office in Lagos.
Themed “Boxing Jams Music,” this year’s edition is set for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The event promises an electrifying fusion of sports and entertainment, featuring live performances by top Afrobeats artists alongside a thrilling line-up of boxing matches. The night will showcase a West African Boxing Union (WABU) light welterweight title fight and a national super welterweight title bout as its key attractions.
“The December edition of GOtv Boxing Night is always a major festival for both boxing and music fans. This year, we’re elevating the celebration, starting with the contract signing ceremony on Tuesday. Fans can look forward to a night of elite boxing combined with high-energy musical performances,” said Bamidele Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Productions.
In preparation for this much-anticipated event, Flykite Productions has undertaken several corporate social responsibility initiatives. The company recently donated training equipment to Tipo Boxing Academy and Capo Boxing Gym, and provided a high-quality training ring to the Ikeja branch of the Nigeria Police Boxing Association.
With 31 successful editions to its credit, GOtv Boxing Night has significantly boosted the careers of numerous Nigerian boxers, many of whom have gone on to claim regional and world titles through the platform.
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