How troops killed 8 terrorists, rescued 40 hostages – Nigerian Army
File Photo: Troops of Nigerian Army fighting terrorists
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Army said its troops have eliminated eight terrorists and rescued 40 abducted individuals in recent operations conducted in parts of Kaduna, Borno and Yobe states. the country.
The army revealed this n a post on its official X Handle on Monday.
The Army added in the post that a notorious arms courier found with a large cache of ammunition was also apprehended by the troops in the course of the operations.
According to the troop said the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists and their collaborators.
According to army, troops, acting acting on genuine intelligence on Sept. 28, conducted a strategic stop-and-search operation along the Lafia-Keffi Road in Nasarawa State.
“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.
The army described the arrest of the arms supplier as a major blow against arms proliferation by criminal elements.
“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.
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The post also revealed that troops in an encounter with fleeing terrorists at Faayijiwa Fandanari village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno, recovered two AK-47 rifles, 61 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 51 rounds of 7.62mm (special ) ammunition, hard drugs and various supplies.
It said the terrorists abandoned the firearms and ammunition after succumbing to the troops’ superior firepower.
According to the post, further operations in Gwoza Local Government Area resulted in the neutralization of three terrorists near Ashigashiya village, while vigilant troops responding to credible intelligence, pursued and intercepted a convoy suspected of transporting logistics to terrorists at Gubio.
“Three vehicles loaded with food supplies intended for terrorist camps were seized, and the sum of N2,400 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 neutralized 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.
(NAN)
