The Nigerian Military says its troops have recorded recent operational successes throughout the nation, foiling a serious kidnap plot within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and disrupting terrorist actions within the North-West, North-East and North-Central throughout the final 24 hours.
A reputable navy supply informed the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that troops underneath Operation FANSAN YAMMA disrupted a number of terrorist actions in Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto States.
He stated the troops of 1 Battalion (Reconnaissance) raided Sakwabe Forest at Bachaka within the Arewa Native Authorities Space of Kebbi State, forcing terrorists to flee and recovering ammunition, clothes and communication gadgets.
The supply stated the troops at FOB Kaoje additionally responded to a misery name at Bakin Ruwa, the place police had arrested three suspected terrorists. The supply stated troops elevated patrols within the space following fears of reprisal assaults by the suspects’ accomplices.
In Katsina, he stated the troops of 17 Brigade responded to an assault alongside the Kankara–Mabai Street, the place terrorists killed a business driver.
In keeping with him, troopers evacuated passengers and their car to security.
“The identical brigade additionally rescued a kidnapped sufferer at Unguwan Nayaya throughout a preventing patrol.
“Additionally in Sokoto, troops of 8 Division Garrison engaged terrorists at Chacho village in Wurno Native Authorities Space, the place one civilian injured by gunshots was evacuated to UDUTH Sokoto.
“The spotlight of the 24-hour operations was within the FCT, the place troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, working with the Nigeria Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit, foiled a deliberate mass abduction within the Kwali and Gwagwalada Space Councils.
“Appearing on intelligence and intercepted communications, the troops ambushed the kidnap syndicate at Gada-Biu on Dec. 1, killing one of many suspects and recovering an AK-47 rifle with ammunition,” he stated.
The supply stated the troops working underneath Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) performed clearance operations in communities throughout the Karim Lamido Native Authorities Space of Taraba, recovering a pump-action gun, a Dane gun and three bikes after insurgents fled throughout contact.
He added {that a} soldier was additionally arrested in Kashimbila for allegedly speaking with a needed rebel chief recognized as “Commander Abam”.
In keeping with the supply, troops throughout all theatres have continued to dominate the battlespace via aggressive patrols, ambushes and preventing operations.
“The safety forces stay dedicated to sustaining the strain till terrorism, banditry and kidnapping are decisively defeated,” he added. (NAN)
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