Army neutralises dozens of terrorists, apprehends 25 suspects, frees 16 hostages

According to the source, a key logistics supplier was intercepted in Mafa LGA with 23 cans of petrol concealed in a bag.

“In Mubi North, soldiers foiled the smuggling of petrol and fertilizers, while in Garkida, a suspected terrorist confessed to involvement in previous attacks in Damboa.

“Recovered items included one M70AB2 rifle, four magazines and 150 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition,” he said.

In the North West, the military source said the troops of 1 Brigade repelled multiple terrorist attempts in Maradun, Tsafe and Anka LGAs of Zamfara.

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He added that six kidnapped victims were rescued and several motorcycles seized.

According to him, a notorious kidnap kingpin was arrested in Mayir Village in Sanga LGA in Kaduna State, following precise intelligence.

In the North Central, the source said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised a violent extremist in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue, while 10 abducted passengers were rescued along the Kyado–Wukari road.