October 02, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several high-profile terrorist fighters and recovered a cache of lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and ammunition.
In a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, the army said the feat was achieved during a high-intensity raid on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno State on September 29.
According to the post, “two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62x54mm Light Machine Gun ammunition, and a Light MachineGun Barrel” were recovered.
The troops, in another encounter at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of the state, also neutralised another terrorist.
In Plateau State, army 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.
According to the post, initial investigations reveal their involvement in a series of violent attacks on villages within the Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
“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.
“Meanwhile, in South Eastern Nigeria, troops have engaged IPOB/ESN terrorists in a ferocious firefight at Lilu, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra, after the terrorists attempted to ambush the troops with Improvised Explosive Device.
“Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the militants retreated into the surrounding forests, leaving behind a Closed Circuit Camera and components of Improvised Explosive Devices.
“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 Nigerian army remains steadfast in its resolve to continually weaken terrorist groups and their accomplices.
“The Chief of Army Staff has issued a stern directive, urging troops to maintain unrelenting pressure on all fronts until the nation’s adversaries are completely vanquished and peace is restored,” it said.
