By: Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Military mentioned, yesterday, that its troops in a collection of decisive operations, have dealt crushing blows on terrorists, neutralising a number of high-profile fighters and recovering deadly weapons, together with rocket bombs and a major cache of ammunition.
A press release by Military headquarters mentioned: “The operations additional crippled the adversary’s freedom of motion throughout the nation.
“On September 29, 2024, a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Native Authorities Space, Borno State.
“The troops, leveraging superior firepower, decimated 4 infamous fighters. A meticulous sweep of the world uncovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of seven.62mm (particular) ammunition, 25 rounds of seven.62x54mm mild machine gun ammunition, and a lightweight machine gun barrel.
“In one other encounter at Banki Junction in Bama Native Authorities, troops additionally neutralised one other terrorist.
“In Plateau State, troops appearing on exact intelligence performed a raid operation that led to the seize of two infamous kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi (24) and Mujahid Musa (23), within the forested mountains of Panyam. Preliminary investigations reveal their involvement in a collection of violent assaults on villages inside Mangu Native Authorities Space.
“Objects recovered throughout the operation embody two bikes, three cell phones, and varied paraphernalia. In a associated operation, troops apprehended a infamous arms seller, Kabiru Zaki, in Bukuru city of Jos South Native Authorities Space, alongside one other suspect, linked to a current homicide in Brazongo village, Bassa Native Authorities Space.
“In the meantime, in South Japanese Nigeria, troops have engaged IPOB/ESN terrorists in a ferocious firefight at Lilu, in Ihiala Native Authorities Space of Anambra State, after the terrorists tried to ambush the troops with Improvised Explosive Gadget.
“Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the militants retreated into the encircling forests, abandoning a Closed Circuit Digicam and elements of Improvised Explosive Units.”