A series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations conducted by troops in the North East, in collaboration with Vigilante and Hybrid Forces, have yielded significant successes in the region.
The operations, aimed at combating terrorist activities, resulted in the neutralization of several terrorists, rescue of hostages, and recovery of arms and assorted items.
In Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, troops executed an ambush operation targeting terrorists’ staging areas around Pulka and Ashagashiya. During the operation, troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralizing one, while others fled in disarray, abandoning their belongings.
Seven women and nine children were successfully rescued from the clutches of the terrorists. The troops also recovered one submachine gun (SMG), three bicycles, four blankets, cooking utensils, and several other items.
Similarly, troops conducted an ambush operation in the Komala general area of Borno State, resulting in the neutralization of one terrorist and the recovery of two AK-47 rifles with two magazines containing 29 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and 91 belted links of PKT ammunition.
Additional items recovered include one SMG, two AK-47 rifles, one SMG magazine, nine rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and one motorbike.
In Benue State, troops responded to intelligence reports about terrorists’ movements in Ayati Village, Ukum LGA, and launched a swift operation to counteract their nefarious activities.
Although the terrorists fled upon sighting the troops, they abandoned one AK-47 rifle, one Dane gun, two 83 mm launchers, four locally made launchers, and one rifle magazine. The troops also seized 19 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) and five rounds of 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition and other assorted arms.
Furthermore, in Kogi State, troops, in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, engaged kidnappers at a planned ransom exchange point in Okunran Okoloke General Area.
During the encounter, one kidnapper was neutralized, and an AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing 15 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and one motorcycle were recovered.
The military has reiterated its resolve to continue working tirelessly to ensure the complete defeat of terrorist groups and the restoration of peace to the region.
