The Nigerian Military troops have apprehended a infamous IPOB/ESN commander, rescued 12 kidnap victims, and neutralised terrorists in a sequence of coordinated operations throughout a number of theatres inside the final 24 hours.
A reputable supply at Military Headquarters instructed the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the operations had been carried out in synergy with sister companies and different safety businesses.
In accordance with the supply, troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, in a joint operation, apprehended a infamous IPOB/ESN kingpin at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Native Authorities Space of Imo.
He stated the operation led to the restoration of 1 English pistol, 120 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, 25 rounds of seven.62mm NATO, one cartridge, six cell phones, navy and police uniforms, and a German flag.
The supply added that troops additionally uncovered a workshop the place stolen automobiles had been dismantled for resale and destroyed 10 bikes discovered on the scene.
On anti-kidnap operations, he stated that 5 kidnapped individuals had been rescued in Madagali Native Authorities Space of Adamawa.
In accordance with him, one other 5 had been rescued in Kukasheka Ward, Malumfashi Native Authorities Space, Katsina State, and two others in Lokoja Native Authorities Space, Kogi.
He additional disclosed that troops neutralised two terrorists in separate encounters in Katsina, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a bike.
The supply added that one violent extremist was neutralised in Benue, with a cell phone and charms recovered.
“Troops additionally arrested 11 suspects throughout Benue, Kogi, and Kaduna States for offences starting from armed theft and gun-running to violent extremist actions.
“Moreover, 40 rustled cattles had been recovered in Plateau and returned to their rightful homeowners,” he stated.
The supply emphasised that the operational breakthroughs had been achieved by sustained collaboration between the Nigerian military, sister companies, and different safety businesses.
He added that the military remained dedicated to making a protected setting to spice up agriculture and socio-economic improvement according to the Federal Authorities’s meals safety drive.
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