Nigerian Army Records Major Operational Successes Against Terrorists

Strategic Insights -

Recent operations conducted by the Nigerian Army have yielded significant results, with the killing of a notorious terrorist commander, Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, and others. The army also apprehended suspects, rescued kidnapped victims, and recovered assorted arms and ammunition. The operations took place between Thursday and Saturday under various commands and formations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army killed a notorious terrorist commander, Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, during an operation in Borno.
  • Troops of 3 Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Rann Kala in Balge Local Government Area, repelled an attack by ISWAP/JAS terrorists on Thursday and recovered an AK-47 rifle, two rocket-propelled grenades, an unexploded ordnance, and other combat items.
  • A follow-up operation with the Civilian Joint Task Force and Hybrid Force on Aug. 9 led to the discovery of another terrorist corpse and the recovery of a QJC 88-barrel gun, an AA gun tripod, 20 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition, a backpack, and a bicycle.
  • In Zamfara, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 2 acted on credible intelligence and forced terrorists to flee, rescuing two kidnapped victims and reuniting them with their families.
  • In Ebonyi, troops of 24 Special Engineer Regiment responded to a communal crisis and neutralized one armed criminal, recovering a G3 rifle, 50 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 16 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and four hand grenades.
  • The Nigerian Army remains committed to sustaining aggressive operations and working in synergy with other security agencies to ensure lasting peace and security across the country.

Statistics:

  • Three terrorists, including Amirul Fiya, were killed in Borno.
  • One AK-47 rifle, two rocket-propelled grenades, an unexploded ordnance, and other combat items were recovered in Borno.
  • A QJC 88-barrel gun, an AA gun tripod, 20 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition, a backpack, and a bicycle were recovered in a follow-up operation.
  • Two kidnapped victims were rescued and reunited with their families in Zamfara.
  • One armed criminal was neutralized, and a G3 rifle, 50 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 16 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and four hand grenades were recovered in Ebonyi.

Sources:

  • "Nigerian Army Records Major Operational Successes Against Terrorists." The Eagle Online.
  • The Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele.