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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Army said its troops have killed ten terrorists and recovered multiple weapons and ammunition in the past two days.
The army said in the North East Theatre, combined troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, 152 Task Force Battalion, Hybrid Forces, and Civilian JTF conducted offensive operations targeting ISWAP/JAS enclaves in Tangalanga and Bula Marwa areas of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops, it said, killed three terrorists during fire fights and destroyed enemy structures. It claimed to have recovered items including six AK-47 rifle magazines, 90 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a terrorist flag.
“Similarly, in Yobe State, troops of 27 Task Force Brigade and Hybrid Forces successfully ambushed ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Ngailda, Manjim, and Wulle villages of Gujba LGA. During the operation, six terrorists were neutralized, and troops recovered three motorcycles and three bicycles.
In Kebbi State, troops of 223 Battalion conducted a fighting patrol to Yarkuka Village in Danko-Wasagu LGA following credible intelligence on terrorist activity. Troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralizing several of them and recovering one AK-47 rifle.
In a related operation, troops of 1 Battalion pursued fleeing terrorists who had earlier injured civilians and rustled livestock in Mera Village, Augie LGA. Troops recovered 73 rams and 15 cows, which were returned to their rightful owners.
In Kogi State, troops of 12 Brigade and local vigilante forces neutralized one kidnapper following a fire fight in Igori Village, Kabba/Bunu LGA. The remaining assailants escaped with injuries.
In Bauchi State, a notorious violent extremist kingpin, Gambo Sani, who was arrested by troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, attempted to disarm soldiers while being moved for further investigation. He was neutralized during the scuffle within the Lame Burra Forest in Toro LGA. In Kaduna State, a criminal suspect previously arrested by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN deployed at FOB Sanga attempted to escape while leading troops to terrorist’s hideout in Gwantu, Sanga LGA. The suspect was neutralized in the process, and the body was handed over to the Nigeria Police for further action.
In Anambra State, troops of 302 Artillery Regiment and 14 Field Engineer Regiment arrested a suspected IPOB/ESN collaborator at Azia Junction in Ihiala LGA. The suspect allegedly collected ₦1.5 million from a bereaved family on behalf of the criminals. Troops recovered a mobile phone and ATM card.
