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The timely and prompt intervention of the current administration in the escalating tension between farmers and herders in some parts of Ogun West is a turning point in the search for lasting truce. The step has elicited excitement and accolades. The deployment of conflict resolution mechanisms geared towards thawing the frosty relationship between the feuding parties has offered hope of a better deal. In the last one week, there have been gory tales of wanton attacks in some parts of Ketu-speaking communities (Ogun West) that share common borders with the Republic of Benin. To a large extent, the events have left a sour taste in the mouths of many.
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Kayode Gabriel
The timely intervention of the Ogun State Government to reduce tension between farmers and herders in some parts of Ogun West is a turning point in the search for lasting truce. The step has elicited excitement and accolades. The deployment of conflict resolution mechanisms geared towards thawing the frosty relationship between the feuding parties has offered hope of a better deal. In the last one week, there have been gory tales of wanton attacks in some parts of Ketu-speaking communities (Ogun West) that share borders with the Republic of Benin. To a large extent, the events have left a sour taste in the mouths of many.
Troops of 121 and 151 Battalions of Nigerian Army, Operation Tura Takaibango (OTT), have neutralised two Boko Haram commanders in the Pulka/Bama axis of Borno State.
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Adelani Adepegba, Abuja
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed three insurgents, including two top Boko Haram commanders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib, during an ambush in Sambisa Forest, Borno State.
The two commanders belonged to the Abubakar Shekau faction and have been on the military watchlist.
Abul-Bas was the second in command to Abu Fatima, while Ibn Habib was the commander in charge of Njimia and Parisu camps in the Sambisa Forest.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima, the renewed offensive operations by the troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre, has continued to inflict heavy casualties on the Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State in West Africa Province criminals.