Soldiers of the Nigerian Army assigned for counter-terrorism operations in Yobe and Borno states killed no fewer than four terrorists.
The two terrorists murdered in Yobe were among those operating a tax collection site at the Ngazargamu area in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Soldiers acted on intelligence and attacked the terrorists, killing them.
The Nigerian Army stated in a statement on Friday on X that firearms had also been confiscated from the terrorists.
The statement partly read, “In the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, troops acting on verified intelligence launched an assault on Boko Haram terrorists operating a tax collection point in the Ngazargamu area. In the ensuing firefight, troops eliminated two terrorists and recovered a haul of weapons, including two AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, 19 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, five rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, two extra AK-47 rifle magazines, and three mobile phones.
“Similarly, in Borno State, along the Gamboru-Logomane road, troops ambushed ISWAP fighters, killing two terrorists. The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles and sundry items at the scene.”
Also,the Nigerian Army claimed to have rescued four kidnapped victims in the Kuje region of the Federal Capital Territory.
“In a separate mission, troops deployed to Gaube Village responded to a kidnapping incident in Dafara Village, Kuje Area Council. The troops promptly intervened, engaged the assailants, and successfully extricated four abductees,” the post added.
In another two separate raids, soldiers apprehended a total of four bandits arm suppliers were apprehended in Plateau State.
“On October 17, 2024, working alongside other security agencies, troops trailed and arrested a female firearms courier and her accomplice at Barikin Ladi Motor Park in Plateau State. Intelligence had revealed that this gun-running syndicate was smuggling arms from Plateau to terrorists in Zamfara State. The operation led to the arrest of Mrs. Fidausu Hassan and Mr. Sani Isah Musa, from whom the troops recovered 505 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition.
“In another decisive operation, troops raided the residence of a known terrorist in Ambakka village, located at the Plateau-Nasarawa border. The operation resulted in the arrest of Alhaji Adamu Bajara, a wanted person on multiple security watchlists. Three AK-47 rifles and two rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition were recovered from his residence while the troops continued to pursue his accomplices.
“The troops also responded swiftly to a report of cattle rustling in Mile 8, Pankshin Local Government Area, recovering 46 stolen livestock after overpowering the criminals in the encounter,” the post stated.
