The Nigerian Army has killed five terrorists while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.
The terrorists were slain during an operation on their stronghold in Ajiri and Mastari villages in the state’s Bama Local Government Area.
The Army said in a statement on Tuesday that during the operation, it recovered Rocket Propelled Grenade explosives, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a light machine gun.
“In a series of decisive operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt another crushing blow on terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a significant cache of ammunition.
This further limits the adversary’s freedom of activity across the country.
“On September 29, 2024, a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, leveraging superior firepower, decimated four notorious fighters.
“A meticulous sweep of the area uncovered 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 2 AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62x54mm Light Machine Gun ammunition, and a Light Machine Gun barrel. In another encounter at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government, troops also neutralised another terrorist.”
According to the post, the forces freed four kidnapped victims who had been injured by their captors.
According to reports, the troops received a distress call and responded accordingly.
“Additionally, troops responded swiftly to a distress call about the abduction of civilians along the Gurbi-Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
“Upon sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists fled, abandoning four injured victims who were immediately rescued by the troops and evacuated for medical attention,” the post read.
In the same vein, the Army said troops arrested two kidnapping kingpins in Plateau State.
The post added, “In Plateau State, troops acting on precise intelligence conducted a raid operation that led to the capture of two notorious kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi (24) and Mujahid Musa (23), in the forested mountains of Panyam.
“Initial investigations reveal their involvement in a series of violent attacks on villages within Mangu Local Government Area. Items recovered during the operation include two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and various paraphernalia.
“In a related operation, troops apprehended a notorious arms dealer, Kabiru Zaki, in Bukuru town of Jos South Local Government Area, alongside another suspect linked to a recent murder in Brazongo village, Bassa Local Government Area.”
