Troops kill 3 terrorist commanders, 16 others – Army

The Nigerian Army says troops person killed 3 violent commanders alongside 16 different fighters successful caller encounters successful the North East and different theatres of operations.

A root astatine Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the panic commanders were identified arsenic Modu Dogo (Munzir of Dogon Chukun), different unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota.

The root said that troops besides apprehended 26 suspects, rescued victims, and recovered 109 rustled cattle, weapons and different logistics items.

He said the terrorists’ commanders were killed during clashes successful Borno and Adamawa States aft aggravated engagements.

According to him, troops besides recovered an AK-47 rifle, magazines, 25 rounds of 7.62mm peculiar ammunition, an anti-aircraft link, 14 motorcycles, 7 blankets and a mobile telephone aft the encounters.

The root said a violent informant and logistics supplier, who had secretly aided terrorists for much than 4 years, was arrested astir Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.

In the North West, helium said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 2 kidnapped victims during operations successful Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

He added that troops besides carried retired patrols successful Katsina, Zamfara and Kebbi States, recovering cash, phones and different items, portion disrupting violent movements and preventing further attacks connected agrarian communities.

“In the North Central, troops of Operation MESA arrested a suspected kidnapper successful Yagba Local Government Area of Kogi.

“The fishy was neutralized portion attempting to flight from custody,” helium said.

The root added that troops ambushed kidnappers on the Okehi–Kabba wood axis, sidesplitting 2 terrorists portion others escaped with injuries.

He added that troops neutralised a convulsive extremist identified arsenic a spiritualist successful Lokoja.

The subject root besides revealed that troops of Operation Ensuring Peace eliminated insurgents successful Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau, pursuing the abduction and sidesplitting of a accepted ruler successful the area.

“In Kanam Local Government Area, troops intercepted criminals who rustled 109 cattle.

“The extremists fled, abandoning the livestock, which were recovered and returned to the rightful owner,” helium added.

He said the troops’ Operation Whirl Stroke eliminated 2 insurgents and equipped robbers arsenic good arsenic recovered weapons successful Benue and Taraba States.

In the South East, the root said the troops of Operation UDO KA apprehended a high-profile IPOB/ESN criminal, Akachukwu Alaka, besides known arsenic Akanna.

He stated that the fishy was apprehended during a sting cognition successful the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra connected Monday.

According to him, troops besides raided the hideout of different notorious IPOB/ESN leader, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, besides known arsenic Gentle de Yahoo, successful Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo.

The root said the criminals fled earlier troops arrived, but recovered a pistol, 145 rounds of ammunition, six phones, constabulary and service uniforms, and a Biafran insignia.

“Further exploitation uncovered a transgression store wherever stolen vehicles were dismantled for sale.

“Troops destroyed the installation and burnt 10 motorcycles utilized by the criminals successful assorted attacks.

“Troops besides neutralized 2 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by IPOB/ESN elements successful Njaba Local Government Area of Imo.

“The devices were destroyed without immoderate casualties recorded.

In the South South, the root said the troops of Operation Delta Safe, successful collaboration with NDLEA, arrested 21 cause suspects successful Bayelsa.

He said that ample quantities of illicit substances were seized successful the raid.

According to him, troops further uncovered amerciable refineries successful Rivers, apprehended 2 suspected bunker operators, killed 1 other, and destroyed respective dugout pits containing refined petroleum products successful enactment with directives.

According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede commended the troops for their gallantry and professionalism, and urged them to prolong operational momentum until te...