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Troops Eliminate 8 Notorious Terrorists, Recover Arms, Rescue Abducted Victims

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September 23, 2024
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By ZAKAA LAZARUS, Abuja

The Nigerian Army troops have scored another victory, eliminating eight notorious terrorist fighters and recovering a haul of firearms. 

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In the recent round of operations, a network involved in kidnapping for ransom was smashed, with victims freed and an arms supplier captured.

On 22 September 2024, troops stationed in Borno State thwarted an attempt by terrorists to raid villages for supplies and logistics. After an intense firefight, three of the assailants were taken out. 

The troops recovered one light machine gun, one  AK-47 rifle, 2 hand grenades,  5 AK-47 rifle magazines, 200 linked Rounds of light Machine Gun and other materials, including Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) and a Techno phone seized at the scene.

In another clash, while  acting on credible information, troops cornered terrorists escorting abducted victims through Uvaha village in Gwoza Local Government Area.

 Despite heavy rain fall, the troops went after the  terrorists and eliminated one of them, forcing the others to flee, leaving behind 16 hostages. Among the freed victims were 10 men and 6 women. A follow-up search of the area uncovered two grenades, a bag of fish and sundry items.

Meanwhile, in Yobe State, troops set up a well-planned ambush while acting  on intelligence about a group of terrorists receiving supplies from their collaborators. 

This led to the neutralization of 4 terrorists in Madza and Azare villages of Gujba Local Government Area. The soldiers captured 2  AK-47 rifles and 2 empty Ak-47 rifle magazines, as well as other sundry items.

Relatedly, troops deployed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja  also acted on credible intelligence information about the movement of a terrorists collaborator who specialized in  supplying arms and ammunition to terrorists. 

The troops in synergy with other security agencies activated a stop and search operation on suspected vehicles, leading to the arrest of a suspect at Kugbo general area of FCT. 

A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of 178 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition concealed in a bag of flour. 

Also recovered from the suspect is a mobile phone and the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand Naira (₦29,000.00) only. 

All these efforts underscore the Nigerian Army’s unflinching dedication to wiping out terrorism, insurgency, and sundry crimes. 

The public is encouraged to keep sharing tips and useful information with security forces for prompt action.

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