Suspects killed, weapons recovered as Army sustains counter terrorism

Two suspected terror kingpins have been killed, 11 others arrested, and gun-running syndicates dismantled by troops of the Nigerian Army in several precision-led operations this month.

The spokeswoman for the Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, stated this to reporters yesterday.

According to Anele, the successes were recorded by troops across theatres of operations, adding that they marked decisive gains in the army’s campaign against terrorism and other emerging security threats.

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“The operations resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists, arrest of 11 suspects, voluntary surrender of two terrorist family members, and the recovery of arms, logistics, and rustled livestock,” she said.

Giving a breakdown, Anele said troops of 8 Division Garrison in Sokoto State deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Tsamaye and Mai Lalle, Sabon Birni Local Government Area, engaged armed elements in a fierce firefight, which led to the death of two terror suspects.