The Nigerian Army has reported significant achievements in its ongoing nationwide offensive operations against terrorist and criminal elements, as detailed in an operational report released in Abuja. In Kwara State, troops from Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD successfully rescued kidnapped victims after engaging suspected kidnappers in a forest. This confrontation forced the kidnappers to abandon their captives and flee.
Meanwhile, in Kogi State, soldiers under Operation MESA apprehended two suspected terrorists during raids on hideouts in the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. The operation in the Kakuma and Ijumu communities resulted in the recovery of four motorcycles and two chainsaw machines. The suspects and the recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation.
In Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area, troops at Forward Operating Base Afaka arrested a suspected terrorist. Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had fled a terrorist camp due to internal clashes between rival leaders known as Dogo Gide and Kabiru along the Kachia–Kagarko–Chikun axis.
In the North East, Operation HADIN KAI forces maintained pressure on terrorist elements by detecting and safely disposing of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while conducting offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity V. In the North West, troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded to attacks and engaged armed groups across Sokoto and Zamfara States, successfully forcing their withdrawal while continuing rescue efforts for abducted victims.
In Lagos, Operation MESA troops arrested 15 suspects in Ibeju-Lekki for their alleged involvement in illegal oil siphoning. The operation led to the recovery of vehicles, a speedboat engine, pumping machines, and hoses. In the South East, Operation UDO KA forces, in collaboration with police and vigilantes, encountered multiple IEDs during a patrol in Anambra State. They engaged armed elements and successfully forced their withdrawal.
The South-South region also witnessed intensified anti-criminality operations, which included arrests and the disruption of illegal bunkering and drug trafficking activities. The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations, dismantling terrorist enclaves, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens across the country.
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