By Uzair Adam
The Nigerian Army reported yesterday that its troops have successfully carried out a series of impactful operations, significantly weakening terrorist groups and neutralizing several high-profile fighters.
These actions led to the recovery of dangerous weapons, including rocket bombs and a large stockpile of ammunition.
According to a statement from the Army headquarters, “These operations have further restricted the enemies’ ability to move freely across the country.”
On September 29, 2024, a major raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP hideouts in Ajiri and Mastari villages, located in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The troops, using superior firepower, eliminated four notorious fighters. A thorough search of the area uncovered 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 machine gun barrel.
Additionally, at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government, troops neutralized another terrorist.
In Plateau State, acting on accurate intelligence, troops raided a location in the forested mountains of Panyam and captured two notorious kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi (24) and Mujahid Musa (23), who had been involved in several violent attacks on villages in Mangu Local Government Area.
Items recovered during the operation included two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and other items of interest.
In a related mission, troops arrested a notorious arms dealer, Kabiru Zaki, in Bukuru town of Jos South Local Government Area, along with a suspect linked to a recent murder in Brazongo village, Bassa Local Government Area.
Meanwhile, in southeastern Nigeria, troops clashed with IPOB/ESN militants in a fierce gunfight in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, after the militants attempted an ambush using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
Overwhelmed by the Army’s superior firepower, the militants fled into nearby forests, leaving behind a Closed Circuit Camera and IED components.