By Helen Udoh,Outlook Media ABUJA.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralized 2 terrorists in Taraba State, thwarted a kidnap attempt in Kogi State, where they rescued kidnap victims and successfully carried out an offensive operation in Zamfara State.
Responding to actionable intelligence, on the movement of terrorists in Mayinawa, Garin Daniel and Garbatau axis in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, troops swiftly mobilized and made contact with the terrorists, neutralizing 2 of them in an exchange of fire. The terrorists have been reported to frequently terrorize the residents of the communities.
In a statement signed by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations on Friday said the troops recovered 2 AK- 47 Rifles, 4 AK- 47 Magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
Similarly troops successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by criminal elements, who attacked passengers onboard three commercial buses along Akpata – Obajana road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. The vigilant troops arrived timely to avert the situation, rescuing the passengers and engaging the criminals in a hot pursuit. Some of the rescued passengers who suffered injuries during the kidnap attempt have been promptly evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.
In a separate operation, troops deployed for Counter Insurgency Operations in the North West, have conducted a successful raid operation into a kidnappers’ den in Kuyambana general area, along Road Magawa-Migetso in Zamfara State. The troops made contact with the insurgents neutralized 2 in a gun duel. After a thorough search of their camps, troops recovered one pump action gun, one locally fabricated gun, 2 live cartridges, one locally made pistol, one handset and a tying chain used to fasten kidnapped victims. The troops have also destroyed the camp.
The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its commitment to sanitizing troubled areas and maintaining peace and stability in the country. We continue to solicit the support and cooperation of the public in the ongoing operations across the country.
