Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified operations nationwide, killing scores of terrorists, nabbed 20 suspects and rescued kidnap victims in the last 24 hours across theatres.
Reports indicate that troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in Banki, Damboa, and Biu areas of Borno, killing several fighters. The troops also recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and stolen petroleum products.
According to reports, the haul included 36 hand grenades, five RPG bombs, 700 rounds of ammunition, uniforms, and other logistics. Troops further intercepted 32 bicycles and a truckload of NPK fertilizer suspected to be intended for terrorist use.
In the North Central, the source said the troops of Operation Enduring Peace rescued a kidnapped girl in Manchok, Kaduna State, while troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued another victim in Benue, recovering weapons and ammunition.
Elsewhere, reports indicate that troops arrested kidnappers and armed robbers in Sokoto, Taraba, Kebbi, and Plateau states, while in Cross River, a suspected cultist was caught with a roasted human leg.
They also destroyed illegal oil sites in Rivers and dismantled bunkering facilities in Cross River.
According to reports, the operations conducted between Sept. 19 and 22 led to the recovery of 10 AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, five RPG bombs, 36 hand grenades, 39 motorcycles, 32 bicycles, explosives, chemicals, and vehicles.
The tempo of operations will be sustained to deny terrorists and criminals freedom of action while boosting food security in line with the Federal Government’s agenda.