Troops kill over 14 terrorists, recover N9m ransom

The troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised over 14 terrorists and intercepted N9 million ransom in the country.

The army disclosed that the troops also apprehended several suspects and rescued many kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple theatres.

In the North-East, the army said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai sustained offensive actions in Borno and Yobe States, killing 11 ISWAP/JAS terrorists in ambushes, fighting patrols, and follow-up exploitation operations in Bama, Konduga, and Guzamala Local Government Areas.

It stated that weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, bicycles and terrorist logistics, including energy drinks and food items were recovered.

The army disclosed on Sunday that the troops also arrested three suspected ISWAP/JAS collaborators, including logistics suppliers intercepted along the Konduga–Bama road, with 700 packs of energy drinks, mobile phones and cash recovered.

In the North-West, the troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA engaged terrorists in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, forcing them to retreat into surrounding bushes.

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“In a major breakthrough, troops in Kaduna State intercepted a vehicle conveying N9 million ransom, meant for the release of six kidnapped children abducted in Katsina State,” the army said.

It stated that the troops in the North-Central foiled kidnapping attempts and rescued victims in Plateau, Nasarawa, and Taraba States.

It added that several victims were freed after kidnappers fled on sighting troops, while five suspected kidnappers were arrested in Kaduna State, adding that efforts were ongoing to rescue other abducted persons and apprehend fleeing criminals.

In the South-South, the army said the troops conducting anti-illegal bunkering operations in Akwa Ibom State uncovered about 600 litres of illegally refined diesel, which was handled in line with operational directives.

The Nigerian Army further reiterated its commitment to sustaining relentless operations to dismantle terrorist networks, curb criminality, and protect lives and property across Nigeria.

The Star