Troops Neutralise 27 Terrorists, Rescue Hostages in Nationwide Operations

Troops Neutralise 27 Terrorists, Rescue Hostages in Nationwide Operations

The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across various parts of the country, neutralising 27 terrorists, arresting 10 suspected criminals, rescuing eight kidnapped victims and recovering weapons, ammunition, stolen vehicles and other logistics in coordinated operations conducted within the last 48 hours.

The military disclosed that the operations, driven by credible intelligence and executed through joint land and air efforts, were carried out in Borno, Plateau, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to the Army, the operations form part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, combat kidnapping and weaken the operational capabilities of criminal elements threatening national security.

In the North-East, the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precision air strikes against terrorist enclaves in the Tumbuns area of Borno State. Battle damage assessments and intelligence reports confirmed that 27 insurgents were killed during the operations.

Military authorities said 12 terrorists were neutralised in an air strike on Dawoshe community in Kukawa Local Government Area, while another 15 were eliminated during a separate operation at Metele in Guzamala Local Government Area.

Ground troops operating in Borno State also arrested a suspected terrorist along the Mandara-Girau-Sabon Gari axis in Biu Local Government Area. Recovered from the suspect were food supplies, communication gadgets, blankets, herbicides and batteries believed to be intended for insurgent groups.

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In a separate operation near Kareto, troops successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six civilians, comprising three men and three women, without any injuries.

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 included ammunition, an AK-47 magazine, a laptop computer, a mobile phone and military-style clothing.

Security forces also apprehended four suspected criminals in Jos South Local Government Area. The suspects were reportedly found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol and ammunition.

In Nasarawa State, troops rescued two kidnapped victims after their captors fled upon sighting advancing security personnel. Subsequent operations, aided by intelligence obtained from an arrested suspect, led to the discovery of a criminal hideout.

Recovered items from the hideout included a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridges, communication devices, foreign and local currencies, as well as ₦1.8 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities.

Meanwhile, in the Federal Capital Territory, troops acting on actionable intelligence intercepted two suspected carjackers along the Abuja-Lokoja Highway and recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz E350 vehicle.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had allegedly stolen the vehicle in Abuja and were attempting to transport it out of the city for sale.

In the South-South region, troops engaged in anti-crude oil theft operations recovered about 325 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) concealed in sacks in a bush within Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The recovered products have since been handed over to relevant authorities.

The Nigerian Army said the achievements underscore the effectiveness of intelligence-driven and joint military operations in degrading terrorist and criminal networks across the country.

The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations aimed at denying criminal elements freedom of movement and ensuring the safety of citizens.

It also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, describing intelligence provided by citizens as a critical force multiplier in the ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and national security.

Troops Neutralise 27 Terrorists, Rescue Hostages in Nationwide Operations