Nigerian Army Records Significant Successes in Fight Against Terrorism and Violent Crime

Strategic Insights -

The Nigerian Army has reported substantial gains in its efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country. In the last few days, the army has neutralized scores of terrorists, recovered illicit arms and ammunition, and discovered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in various locations. The successes are a testament to the army's commitment to safeguarding lives and property of all Nigerians and ridding the country of criminal elements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army has neutralized 54 IEDs rigged in gas cylinders and wired in series beneath the Dikwa-Marte Bridge in Borno State, and expertly neutralized them by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists on July 4.
  • Troops of 7 Division Garrison, in conjunction with local hunters and Hybrid Forces, eliminated three terrorists at Platari and Komala in Konduga LG, and recovered motorcycles, agrochemicals, and food items on July 4.
  • 222 Battalion troops repelled an attempted infiltration of the Mandarari IDP Camp, neutralizing several insurgents in the process, on July 4.
  • A teenage terrorist of Buduma descent surrendered, along with a horse, to troops of 19 Brigade in Baga on July 5.
  • In the North West zone, troops of 8 Division Garrison neutralized a terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle and a motorcycle along the Takatsaba, Sabon Birni route in Sokoto State, on an unspecified date.
  • In the South-South region, troops of 6 Battalion uncovered 15 jerrycans containing approximately 450 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Ukanafun LG of Akwa Ibom State, on an unspecified date.
  • The Nigerian Army has promised to continue to support ongoing efforts by assisting troops in the North East theatre and urging the public to provide credible and timely intelligence.

Statistics:

  • 54 IEDs were neutralized by Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists on July 4.
  • 3 terrorists were eliminated at Platari and Komala in Konduga LG on July 4.
  • 14 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters surrendered, consisting of 8 women and 6 children.
  • 1 AK-47 rifle and 1 motorcycle were recovered in Sokoto State.
  • 11 kidnapped victims were rescued after engaging the abductors in a fierce exchange of gunfire in Benue State.
  • 15 jerrycans containing approximately 450 litres of illicit AGO were uncovered in Akwa Ibom State.

Sources:

  • Nigerian Army press release, July 5 (no date specified in the original text)
  • Nigerian Army press release, July 4 (no date specified in the original text)
  • Nigerian Army press release, July 5 (no date specified in the original text)
  • Nigerian Army press release, July 5 (no date specified in the original text)
  • Nigerian Army press release, July 5 (no date specified in the original text)
  • Nigerian Army press release, July 5 (no date specified in the original text)