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Nigerian Army Intensifies Nationwide Operations, Achieving Significant Successes

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The Nigerian Army has strengthened its presence across the country, achieving impressive results between September 4 and 6, 2025. In a press conference, Lieutenant Colonel Anele Appolonia reported that troops successfully counteracted terrorist activities, made notable arrests, and recovered stolen goods in several states. The operations demonstrated the army's resolve to neutralize terrorist networks and create a secure environment conducive to agricultural growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nigerian Army troops neutralised two terrorists, arrested seven criminals, and recovered weapons and stolen goods across several states between September 4 and 6, 2025.
  • In Borno state, troops of the 192 Battalion neutralised one Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/JAS terrorist during a firefight near Kwatara Kasa Village.
  • The army arrested a female logistics supplier linked to notorious terrorist kingpin Ado Aliero in Zamfara state, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS).
  • In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), troops of 176 Guards Battalion arrested three criminals and recovered a stolen vehicle, along with 11 mobile phones and cash.
  • A terrorist informant was neutralised, and troops recovered two AK-47 rifles from a hidden weapons cache in Plateau state.
  • Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling terrorist networks, disrupting criminal activities, and creating a safer environment to boost agricultural activities in line with the federal government's food security agenda.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Anele Appolonia stated the army's resolve to continue working tirelessly to promote national security and stability.

Statistics:

  • 2 terrorists were neutralised between September 4 and 6, 2025.
  • 7 criminals were arrested in the same period.
  • 2 AK-47 rifles were recovered in Plateau state.
  • 19 jerry cans of petroleum were seized from suspected smugglers in Adamawa state's Mubi South local government area.
  • 176 Guards Battalion arrested 3 criminals and recovered 11 mobile phones, along with cash, in the Federal Capital Territory.
  • The army recovered stolen goods and recovered weapons from terrorists in various operations.

Sources:

  • Unknown source (Lieutenant Colonel Anele Appolonia)
  • Nigerian Army
  • The Department of State Services (DSS)
  • Federal Government (food security agenda)
  • Unknown source (does not provide a specific source or date; https://www.google.com/ is removed - inserted from original)

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