The Nigerian Army claims its troops have killed eight terrorists and rescued 40 abducted people in a series of synchronised operations around the country.
In a tweet on its official X handle on Monday, the Army stated that recent wins have tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists and their collaborators.
The report also stated that the military caught a notorious arms courier who was located with a massive cache of ammunition, dealing a significant blow to illicit arms proliferation.
According to the Army, on September 28, troops launched a strategic stop-and-search operation along the Lafia-Keffi Road in Nasarawa State based on credible intelligence.
“This resulted in the arrest of a firearms courier and the recovery of 303 live rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition concealed in a bag.
“The suspect and the vehicle were immediately taken into custody, and further investigations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.
“In another operation in Kaduna State, troops executed precision strikes in the forests near Danmari and Saulawa villages in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, where one terrorist was eliminated.
“Additional engagements in Ankwa village of Kachia Local Government Area also led to the annihilation of two more terrorists and the recovery of a locally made firearm, 11 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a motorcycle used by the terrorists,” it said.
The report also revealed that troops collected two AK-47 weapons, 61 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 51 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, hard drugs, and different supplies during a confrontation with fleeing terrorists at Faayijiwa Fandanari village in Borno’s Magumeri Local Government Area.
It stated that the terrorists abandoned their rifles and ammunition after succumbing to the troops’ superior firepower.
According to the post, additional operations in the Gwoza Local Government Area resulted in the neutralisation of three terrorists near Ashigashiya village, while vigilant troops responding to credible intelligence pursued and intercepted a convoy suspected of transporting logistics to terrorists in Gubio.
“Three vehicles loaded with food supplies intended for terrorist camps were seized, and the sum of N2,400 was recovered.
“The efforts in Kukawa Local Government Area yielded another victory as troops, acting on intelligence, intercepted terrorists attempting to relocate abducted victims from Cijin village.
“The terrorists fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning 38 hostages, including six men, eight women, and 24 children, who were safely rescued by the troops.
“Meanwhile, in Yobe, troops responding to reports of terrorists extorting civilians staged a successful ambush in Sasawa village in Damaturu Local Government Area.
“The troops neutralised one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 rifle along with a motorcycle.
“The Chief of Army Staff has commended the troops for their bravery and relentless fight for peace. He also expressed gratitude to the citizens, whose continuous provision of credible information has been instrumental in these successes.
“The Nigerian Army remains steadfast in its mission to obliterate terrorism and safeguard the lives of all Nigerians,” it added.
