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THE TIMBUKTU TRIANGLE: WHERE NIGERIA'S BRAVEST ARE TESTED There are battlefields, and then there is the Timbuktu Triangle. Located around the Damboa, Borno and Yobe axis, the Timbuktu Triangle is one of the most dangerous t£rrorist enclaves in Nigeria and has long served as a major stronghold of ISWAP. Its vast, unforgiving terrain, thick vegetation, hidden explosive devices, ambush routes, and well-fortified terrorist camps have made it one of the most difficult areas for military operations in the North East. For every kilometre gained in the Timbuktu Triangle, brave Nigerian troops often pay a heavy price. The area has witnessed fierce battles, deadly ambushes, IED and VBIED attacks, and countless close-quarter engagements. It is a place where courage is tested every single day. One of the finest officers to fall there was Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, the gallant Commanding Officer of the 149 Battalion. On 24 January 2025, while leading his men during Operation DESERT SANITY, Lt. Col. Alari and his troops launched a major offensive deep into the Timbuktu Triangle to dismantle terrorist camps. The operation dealt a devastating blow to the insurgents, with over 70 terrorists, including three senior ISWAP commanders, neutralised. But in a desperate counterattack, the terrorists deployed a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against the advancing troops. The explosion claimed the lives of Lt. Col. Alari and many of his men, while others sustained injuries. The battle was one of the bloodiest in recent years. The Defence Headquarters later confirmed that 22 Nigerian soldiers were killed in action during the clearance operations in the Timbuktu Triangle, even as troops destroyed terrorist camps and inflicted massive losses on the enemy. Lt. Col. Alari died exactly as every great military leader hopes to be remembered: leading from the front. He shared the dangers of his soldiers, inspired them by his example, and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Nigeria. Today, we remember not only Lt. Col. Alari but every officer and soldier who has fought, bled, and fallen in the Timbuktu Triangle and across every battlefield in defence of our nation. Their names may not all be known to the public, but their sacrifices are written into the history of Nigeria. To every soldier still holding the line in the harsh deserts of the North East, to every sailor guarding our waters, every airman dominating our skies, every police officer, DSS operative, NSCDC personnel, and every member of our security services, thank you. Nigeria sleeps because you remain awake. To the families who wait anxiously for phone calls, who celebrate reunions and endure heartbreaking losses, your sacrifices are just as real. Your strength and resilience deserve our deepest respect. May Almighty God grant eternal rest to Lt. Col. Thomas Ebisingha Alari and all our fallen heroes. May He comfort their families, protect those still on the frontlines, and bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Heroes never truly die. They live on in the freedom they defended and in the Nation they gave everything to protect. #ThankASoldier #ForGodAndCountryAlways God Bless the Armed Forces of Nigeria.