Troops Neutralise 27 Terrorists, Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue 8 Hostages in Nationwide Operations.
Coordinated military operations across multiple states dealt heavy blows to terrorist networks and criminal groups over the past 48 hours
Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded operational successes across various theatres of operation, neutralising 27 terrorists, arresting 10 suspected criminals, and rescuing 8 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations conducted over the past two days.
The operations, driven by credible intelligence and executed through joint land and air efforts, spanned Borno, Plateau, Nasarawa, Akwa Ibom States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Military authorities say the ongoing push aims to dismantle terrorist networks, curb kidnapping activities, and restrict the operational capacity of criminal elements across the country.
In the North East, the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI carried out precision air interdiction missions targeting terrorist strongholds in the Tumbuns area of Borno State. Battle damage assessments and human intelligence confirmed the elimination of 27 terrorists.
This includes 12 insurgents neutralised during a strike on Dawoshe in Kukawa Local Government Area and 15 others killed in a separate precision engagement at Metele in Guzamala Local Government Area.
Ground troops in Borno also apprehended a suspected terrorist along the Mandara Girau Sabon Gari axis in Biu Local Government Area. Recovered items included a cache of supplies believed to be destined for insurgents, such as food items, communication devices, blankets, herbicides and batteries.
In a separate incident near Kareto, troops foiled a kidnapping attempt and successfully rescued 6 civilians comprising three men and three women without injury.
In Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE arrested a suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler during a raid in Bokkos Local Government Area. Items recovered from the suspect include ammunition, an AK-47 magazine, a laptop, a mobile phone and military-pattern clothing.
In a related operation in Jos South Local Government Area, 4 suspected criminals were apprehended in possession of a fabricated pistol and ammunition.
Further successes were recorded in Nasarawa State, where troops rescued two kidnapped victims after their captors fled on sighting advancing forces. Follow-up operations led to the discovery of a criminal hideout based on intelligence provided by an arrested suspect.
Recovered items included a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridges, communication devices, foreign and local currencies and N1.8 million suspected to be proceeds of crime.
In the Federal Capital Territory, troops acting on actionable intelligence intercepted two suspected carjackers along the Abuja–Lokoja Highway. A stolen Mercedes-Benz E350 vehicle was recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had forcefully taken the vehicle in Abuja and were attempting to transport it out of the city for sale.
Meanwhile, in the South-South region, troops conducting anti-crude oil theft operations in Akwa Ibom State recovered approximately 325 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), concealed in sacks within a bush in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. The recovered products have been handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Military authorities described the operational achievements as evidence of the effectiveness of intelligence-led and joint operations in degrading terrorist and criminal networks nationwide. They reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining offensive actions to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and ensure a secure environment for citizens.
The public is hereby urged to continue their support to ongoing operations through timely and credible information, which military authorities describe as critical force multipliers in the ongoing effort to achieve lasting peace and national security.
Troops Neutralise 27 Terrorists, Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue 8 Hostages in Nationwide Operations.
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