Troops of the Nigerian Military deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Yobe and Borno states killed no fewer than 4 terrorists.
The 2 terrorists killed in Yobe have been amongst these working a tax assortment level at Ngazargamu space in Gujba Native Authorities Space of Yobe State.
Troops who have been performing on intelligence attacked the terrorists, resulting in the demise of the terrorists.
In a submit on Friday on X, the Nigerian Military mentioned weapons have been equally recovered from the terrorists.
It partly learn, “In Gujba Native Authorities Space of Yobe State, troops performing on verified intelligence launched an assault on Boko Haram terrorists working a tax assortment level in Ngazargamu space. Within the ensuing firefight, troops eradicated two terrorists and recovered a haul of weapons, together with two AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, 19 rounds of seven.62 mm (particular) ammunition, 5 rounds of seven.62mm (NATO) ammunition, two further AK-47 rifle magazines and three cell phones.
“Equally, in Borno State, alongside the Gamboru-Logomane highway, troops ambushed ISWAP fighters, killing two terrorists. The troops additionally recovered two AK-47 rifles and varied gadgets on the scene.”
Within the Kuje space of the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigerian Military mentioned troops rescued no fewer than 4 kidnapped victims.
“In a separate mission, troops deployed to Gaube Village responded to a kidnapping incident in Dafara Village, Kuje Space Council. The troops promptly intervened, engaged the assailants, and efficiently extricated 4 abductees,” the submit added.
In one other two separate operations, the Military mentioned a complete of 4 bandits arm suppliers have been arrested in Plateau State.
“On October 17, 2024, working alongside different safety companies, troops trailed and arrested a feminine firearms courier and her confederate at Barikin Ladi Motor Park in Plateau State. Intelligence had revealed that this gun-running syndicate was smuggling arms from Plateau to terrorists in Zamfara State. The operation led to the arrest of Mrs. Fidausu Hassan and Mr. Sani Isah Musa, from whom the troops recovered 505 rounds of seven.62mm (particular) ammunition.
“In one other decisive operation, troops raided the residence of a identified terrorist in Ambakka village, positioned on the Plateau-Nasarawa border. The operation resulted within the arrest of Alhaji Adamu Bajara, a wished particular person on a number of safety watchlists. Three AK-47 rifles and two rounds of seven.62mm (particular) ammunition have been recovered from his residence whereas the troops continued to pursue his accomplices.
“The troops additionally responded swiftly to a report of cattle rustling in Mile 8, Pankshin Native Authorities Space, recovering 46 stolen livestock after overpowering the criminals within the encounter,” the submit said.