Gallant troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized several terrorists, recovered weapons, bombs and other exhibits across the country.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
In a statement on its social media platform (Facebook, X, WhatsApp), it wrote:
“on Saturday, 1 March 2025, troops deployed in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State launched a ruthless and coordinated assault on a well-fortified terrorist stronghold following credible intelligence that insurgents were regrouping to unleash havoc on villages around Fallujah and its environs.
“Following this, the troops launched attack, over-powered them and recovered 11 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 760 rounds of 7.62mm linked ammunition, 220 rounds of 12.7mm linked ammunition, One AK-47 rifle, 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition.
“The troops also conducted a thorough clearance operation in Unguwan Abdullahi, a terrorist-infested settlement, where they annihilated all terrorist life-support structures and unearthed stockpiles of food items buried underground, depriving the terrorists of crucial sustenance.”
It said as ttroops advanced ahead of Garin Fallujah, they engaged the terrorists in a blistering firefight, forcing them into a chaotic retreat.
It added that the troops neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Abba Alai (Amirul Khahid of Alafa) a high-value target who had long been on security watchlist.
The following items were recovered: one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, among others
The troops further cleared Ukuba Forest capturing alarming assortment of heavy weaponry and military-grade equipment, including two General-Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), Mowag armored tank engine, Heavy-duty vehicle engine block with components, among others
“In Zamfara State, troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralizing one while the rest scattered in confusion, leaving behind two motorcycles.
“In Baruten Local government Area of Kwara State, troops stormed a known kidnapps’ enclave in Karunji village, forcing the criminals to flee in terror on sighting the advancing troops, leaving their captives behind.
“The successful rescue operation led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, 6 Dane gun, 3 motorcycles, among others,” it further stated.