The Nigerian Army announced that its troops achieved significant operational successes against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements in various operations across the country within the last 24 hours.
The operational report, made available to reporters on Monday in Abuja, stated that troops neutralized a terrorist scout, apprehended several suspects, and recovered weapons, ammunition, and communication equipment.
In Borno, troops of the 73 Battalion (Motorized) ambushed and neutralized a suspected terrorist scout near Malari village in Konduga Local Government Area after the suspect ignored repeated warnings to halt.
The report also said that troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion recovered seven motorcycles, a PKT machine gun, 1,010 rounds of QJC ammunition, and other military items during exploitation operations following a recent terrorist attack on Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area.
Troops of the 145 Battalion arrested a suspected drug peddler in Damasak and recovered illicit substances, while troops of the 144 Battalion apprehended a suspected terrorist informant in Madagali, Adamawa.
In Kaduna State, Operation Fansan Yamma troops fought off an ambush mounted by over 50 suspected terrorists during a patrol in Kachia Local Government Area, forcing the terrorists to retreat.
Troops of the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force arrested eight suspected terrorists in Zamfara and recovered seven motorcycles, mobile phones, power banks, handheld radios, camouflage uniforms, and other items.
In Niger State, troops of Operation Savannah Shield arrested three suspected terrorists linked to the abduction of a medical doctor and recovered phones, cash, and materials believed to be connected to criminal activities.
The troops also apprehended two suspected terrorist spies conducting reconnaissance around military facilities in Borgu Local Government Area.
In Plateau State, troops launched a search-and-rescue operation following the abduction of a three-year-old girl in Bassa Local Government Area and arrested a suspected kidnappers’ informant in Mangu Local Government.
The report also revealed that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke recovered a locally fabricated pistol abandoned by fleeing bandits in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State.
Similarly, troops of the 14 Brigade and other security agencies arrested three suspected gunrunners in Abia and recovered seven Dane guns, 22 live cartridges, and a motorcycle.
In Rivers State, troops conducting anti-illegal bunkering operations uncovered and destroyed an illegal refining site in Orashi National Forest, recovering equipment and petroleum products used for illicit activities.
The report emphasized that ongoing operations across various regions remain focused on maintaining pressure on terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements threatening national security.
