Troops kill suspected terrorists, rescue hostages in nationwide operations

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed suspected terrorists and rescued kidnapped persons in nationwide operations.

They also arrested criminal elements in the operations that took place in the last 24 hours.

The Nigerian Army disclosed this in operational updates released to journalists on Saturday in Abuja.

“In Plateau, troops of Operation Enduring Peace neutralised three terrorists during an ambush in Wase Local Government Area and foiled an attack on civilians in Shendam, where injured victims were evacuated.

” In Borno, troops of Operation Hadin Kai thwarted an attempted improvised explosive device (IED) attack along the Konduga–Kawuri road, neutralising two terrorists and recovering weapons.

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They also arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin in Toungo, Adamawa, linked to kidnapping and attacks on security forces, as well as three logistics suppliers and a suspected kidnapper in Borno.

“Under Operation Fansan Yamma, troops rescued 10 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Sokoto and Katsina, while also arresting five suspected cattle rustlers in Kebbi and recovering livestock.

“In the South-East, troops recovered and safely detonated four improvised explosive devices in Abia, while arresting suspected cultists and gunrunners in Cross River and Ebonyi states.

“In the Niger Delta, troops intercepted vandalised materials and a vehicle conveying about 900 litres of illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers,” it stated.

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