Troops from the 93 Battalion of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, successfully repelled a bandit attack on the Chanchanji community in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Security expert Zagazola Makama revealed that the attack, which occurred at about 10:30 am on November 13, 2024, was reportedly a retaliatory strike by bandits in response to the recent arrest of 12 suspects from the area.

It should be recalled that on November 9, Nigerian Army troops apprehended 12 suspected kidnappers in the same community, seizing 14 motorcycles, a pistol, and two bags of Indian hemp.

In the latest operation, the troops engaged the bandits, forcing them to flee. One bandit was neutralized, and the soldiers recovered several items, including an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a Motorola handheld radio

Gunmen have reportedly launched an attack on a military checkpoint in Abia State.

According to Sahara Reporters, the incident took place on Wednesday morning in the Umuopara, Ekenobizi area of Umuahia South Local Government Area, near the boundary between Abia and Imo states.

“A group of gunmen attacked the military checkpoint at Umuopara, Ekenobizi area of Umuahia South Local Government Council, close to Onu Imo,” a source confirmed.

The attackers, dressed in black, were seen firing shots indiscriminately at the checkpoint.

One of the gunmen was also heard issuing threats to the state governor, Alex Otti.

“We’re taking it down, Alex Chioma Otti, we’re taking it down. Alex, we are giving you an order. We don’t want this nonsense anymore.

“Today is November 13th, 2024. Alex, we are dismantling this checkpoint and giving you a direct warning—if we see this again, you’re finished.

“If we see this nonsense again, Alex, you’re gone,” the gunman said.

This attack comes shortly after soldiers from the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, 14 Brigade headquarters in Ohafia, successfully repelled a similar assault on police and military checkpoints in the state last week.

The controversy revolves around demands for full disclosure from the CIA, FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding records linked to Tinubu.

According to Sahara Reporters, this situation emerged following a motion by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin, who has been at the forefront of efforts to obtain unredacted documents on Tinubu.

In a social media update, Hundeyin revealed that the CIA, FBI, and DEA had jointly submitted a memorandum on Monday, opposing the release of sensitive information about Tinubu. Hundeyin also noted that the CIA’s filing includes language implying that Nigeria’s current president may be an “active CIA asset.”

The intelligence agencies’ argument is based on national security concerns. The CIA memorandum highlighted the potential dangers of confirming or denying Tinubu’s involvement with the agency.

“Human sources can only be expected to provide information to the CIA if they trust the agency to protect their cooperation from public exposure,” stated a portion of the document.

It further warned that revealing Tinubu’s possible ties could pose a threat to both him and his associates, cautioning that “official confirmation of such cooperation could lead to retaliatory actions.”

Additionally, the DEA argued that while Nigerians deserve transparency from their government, they are not entitled to unrestricted access to their president’s personal history.

“We oppose fully unredacted disclosure of the DEA’s records on Bola Tinubu’s heroin trafficking investigation because… they do not have a right to know everything about their president,” the agency said.

The agencies’ defense underscores a focus on protecting U.S. interests and alliances, though it has drawn criticism.

Hundeyin voiced frustration over the U.S.’s involvement in African governance, accusing American intelligence agencies of propping up “terrible leaders” and fostering regional instability.

This case underscores the tension between international transparency, national security, and public accountability, particularly when sensitive intelligence operations intersect with public scrutiny.