The Nigerian Army announced on Monday that it had successfully neutralized eight notorious terrorists and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages in various operations across Nigeria.
In addition, the army recovered a significant quantity of firearms.
On September 22, troops thwarted a terrorist attempt to raid villages in Borno State for supplies. Three terrorists were killed, and one light machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, two hand grenades, and other materials were captured.
In another operation in Gwoza Local Government Area, troops intercepted terrorists escorting abducted victims. Despite heavy rainfall, the army engaged the terrorists, killing one and rescuing 16 hostages.
In Yobe State, troops ambushed a group of terrorists receiving supplies. Four terrorists were neutralized, and two AK-47 rifles were recovered.
In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), troops conducted a stop-and-search operation, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a total of 178 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, a mobile phone, and cash.
In a post on its official X account, the army said: “In spite of heavy rainfall, the troops went after the terrorists and eliminated one of them, forcing the others to flee, leaving behind 16 hostages.
“Meanwhile, in Yobe, 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 neutralisation of four terrorists in the Madza and Azare villages of the Gujba Local Government Area.
“The soldiers captured two AK-47 rifles and two empty AK-47 rifle magazines, as well as other sundry items.
“Also recovered from the suspect is a mobile phone and the sum of ₦29,000.
“All these efforts underscore the Nigerian Army’s unflinching dedication to wiping out terrorism, insurgency, and sundry crimes.”
