Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes nationwide, k+lling over 14 terr+rists and intercepting N9 million in ransom in the past 48 hours, a source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Several suspects were apprehended, and numerous kidn+pped victims were rescued during coordinated operations across multiple regions.
In the North-East, Operation HADIN KAI troops sustained offensive actions in Borno and Yobe States, k+lling 11 ISWAP/JAS terr+rists in ambushes, patrols, and follow-up exploitation operations in Bama, Konduga, and Guzamala Local Government Areas. Weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, bicycles, and logistics including energy drinks and food items were recovered. Three suspected ISWAP/JAS collaborators, including logistics suppliers, were arrested along the Konduga–Bama road with 700 packs of energy drinks, mobile phones, and cash.
In the North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops engaged terr+rists in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas of Zamfara, forcing them to retreat into surrounding bushes. “In a major breakthrough, troops in Kaduna State intercepted a vehicle conveying N9 million ransom, meant for the release of six kidn+pped children abd¥cted in Katsina State,” the source said.
In the North-Central, troops foiled kidn+pping attempts and rescued victims in Plateau, Nasarawa, and Taraba. Several victims were freed after kidn+ppers fled on sighting troops, while five suspected kidn+ppers were arrested in Kaduna State.
In the South-South, anti-illegal bunkering operations in Akwa Ibom led to the seizure of about 600 litres of illegally refined AGO, handled according to operational directives.
The source emphasized the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining relentless operations to dismantle terrorist networks, curb criminality, and protect lives and property across the country.
