Troops Kill 3 Terrorists, Arrest 20 Suspects

The Nigerian Army (NA), on Sunday said its troops in a 24 -hour nationwide onslaught killed three terrorists, arrested 20 and recovered arms and 58 rustled animals.

A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official social media handle said troops intercepted terrorists logistics supplies and also received one surrendered terrorist family member within the period.
According to the statement, troops in the North East and North West, killed two terrorists in Zamfara and repelled ISWAP/JAS elements in Borno.
Troops during the encounter recovered one AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle, one PKT machine gun with 70 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition, as well as assorted logistics.

Troops also intercepted five fabricated rifles from a suspected gunrunner in Kaduna, arrested logistics suppliers in Borno and Kogi and safely diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Zamfara, preventing potential civilian casualties.
In the North Central and Southern theatres, troops in a sustained raids and intelligence-led operations in Benue, Taraba, Abia, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Kogi States recovered, one pump-action shotgun, one double-barrel gun, one Dane gun, one MAC-4 rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, nine rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, multiple cartridges, knives, communication devices, motorcycles, cash and assorted charms.
“Several suspects linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking, drug peddling and impersonation of military personnel were apprehended and handed over for further action,” it said.

Similarly, in the Niger Delta, troops recovered about 45,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 16 sacks of illegally refined petroleum products estimated at 960 litres, and dismantled two illegal refining sites with ovens, reservoirs and crude waste.
Furthermore, troops rescued kidnapped victims in Kogi State, recovered 58 rustled sheep in Sokoto, intercepted narcotics and arrested suspected collaborators of criminal gangs, reinforcing public safety and restoring confidence in affected communities.