Nigerian Army troops achieved significant operational successes nationwide, eliminating over fourteen terrorists and intercepting nine million Naira intended for ransom within the last two days. A reliable source at the Army Headquarters informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops also captured multiple suspects and freed numerous kidnapped victims through synchronized operations across various regions. In the North-East, the source stated that troops from Operation HADIN KAI sustained their offensive actions in Borno and Yobe States, resulting in the deaths of eleven ISWAP/JAS terrorists during ambushes, fighting patrols, and follow-up exploitation operations in Bama, Konduga, and Guzamala Local Government Areas. Recovered items included weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, bicycles, and terrorist logistics such as energy drinks and food items. Troops also arrested three suspected ISWAP/JAS collaborators, including logistics suppliers, who were intercepted along the Konduga–Bama road with 700 packs of energy drinks, mobile phones, and cash. In the North-West, the source reported that troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA engaged terrorists in the Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas of Zamfara, forcing them to retreat into nearby bushes. A significant breakthrough occurred in Kaduna State where troops intercepted a vehicle transporting nine million Naira, which was a ransom payment intended for the release of six children kidnapped in Katsina State. The source added that in the North-Central region, troops thwarted kidnapping attempts and rescued victims in Plateau, Nasarawa, and Taraba. Several victims were released after kidnappers fled upon seeing the troops, and five suspected kidnappers were apprehended in Kaduna State, with ongoing efforts to locate other abducted individuals and capture criminals who escaped. In the South-South, troops carrying out anti-illegal bunkering operations in Akwa Ibom discovered approximately six hundred liters of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), which was handled according to operational guidelines. The source reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to continuing vigorous operations to break up terrorist networks, reduce criminality, and safeguard lives and property throughout the nation.
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