Nigerian Army Foils Terrorist Attacks, Rescues Victims, and Seizes Livestock and Weapons

Strategic Insights -

Nigerian Army troops have successfully carried out nationwide operations over 48 hours, resulting in the apprehension of 11 terrorists' logistics suppliers, the rescue of nine kidnapped victims, and the seizure of various items including livestock, cash, and weapons. According to a credible source at Army Headquarters, the troops also foiled several terrorist attacks and arrested a dismissed soldier accused of extortion in military camouflage. The operations highlight the Nigerian Army's commitment to sustaining operations across the country to deny criminals freedom of action.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nigerian Army troops apprehended 11 terrorists' logistics suppliers and rescued nine kidnapped victims during nationwide operations in 48 hours.
  • The troops seized 114 livestock, ?1.1 million in cash, one pump action gun, four cartridges, petroleum products, and other items.
  • Eight suspected logistics suppliers of Boko Haram/ISWAP were arrested on July 7 by troops of 149 Battalion in Gubio, Borno.
  • Troops foiled a terrorist attack at Gidan Kwairo village in Malumfashi Local Government Area, Katsina State, rescuing five kidnapped victims as the terrorists fled.
  • A dismissed soldier, Ex-Lance Cpl. Emefik Michael, was apprehended on September 7 in Mowe, Ogun, for allegedly extorting locals in military camouflage.
  • The soldier was handed over to the police for prosecution, having left service in 2017.
  • Troops of 5 Battalion, working with NSCDC and a private security outfit, arrested a notorious oil wellhead vandal on September 7 at Okordia in Yenagoa, Bayelsa.
  • The suspect was handed over to the Department of State Services for investigation.
  • Troops of IV Brigade under Operation MESA arrested a suspected militant at Kokotoro Camp in Ovia South-West Local Government Area, Edo.
  • The troops recovered a pump action rifle and four live cartridges, and destroyed the militants' camp.
  • In Taraba, troops of Operation Enduring Peace intercepted two suspects on a motorcycle at Gayam checkpoint, with one million naira.
  • One of the suspects escaped, and subsequent information revealed that a farmer had been murdered on September 6, and his cash stolen.
  • The troops recovered a motorcycle and a mobile phone, and the items will be handed over to the police for investigation.

Statistics:

  • 11 terrorists' logistics suppliers apprehended by Nigerian Army troops.
  • 9 kidnapped victims rescued.
  • ?1.1 million in cash seized.
  • 114 livestock seized.
  • 1 pump action gun recovered.
  • 4 cartridges recovered.
  • 1 million naira recovered in Taraba.
  • 105 cattle and 9 rams seized in Plateau.
  • 4 live cartridges recovered in Edo.
  • 1 motorcycle recovered in Taraba.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) - no date mentioned.