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Nigerian Army Reports Significant Gains Against Terrorists, Arrests Key Suspects

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The Nigerian Army has achieved significant milestones in its fight against terrorism, with troops neutralizing dozens of terrorists, apprehending several suspects, and recovering large quantities of arms and ammunition across the country. The army's gains were announced by Lt. -Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, who stated that the operations were carried out between July 22 and 24 in various theatres of operation. The military's efforts resulted in the capture of logistics equipment, including bicycles, food supplies, and mats, and the recovery of assorted arms and ammunition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army's troops neutralized 7 terrorists, arrested 10 criminal suspects, and received 19 surrendered terrorist family members between July 22 and 24.
  • In Borno, troops of 151 Task Force Battalion ambushed and neutralized 2 ISWAP/JAS terrorists, capturing logistics items including 8 bicycles, bags of food supplies, and mats.
  • In Niger, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1 and 2 neutralized scores of terrorists at Mahula Village, capturing 2 AK-47 rifles, 18 motorcycles, and ammunition.
  • The army also arrested high-profile suspects, including Dayabu Idris and Ardo Forof Ardo Habibu Mohammed, for their involvement in killings, kidnappings, and attacks on security personnel.
  • Troops recovered 78 rustled livestock in Zamfara and handed them over to appropriate authorities.
  • The Nigerian Army also arrested two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers, disrupting the supply chain of terrorist groups in the region.

Statistics:

  • 7 terrorists neutralized between July 22 and 24.
  • 10 criminal suspects arrested.
  • 19 surrendered terrorist family members received.
  • 8 bicycles captured in Borno.
  • 18 motorcycles captured in Niger.
  • 78 rustled livestock recovered in Zamfara.
  • 2 AK-47 rifles captured in Niger.
  • 140,000 in cash seized from suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers.

Sources:

  • A statement by Lt. -Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on Saturday in Abuja.
  • (NAN)

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