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The Nigerian Army says it has neutralised 47 terrorists in coordinated nationwide operations carried out over the past 72 hours.
The Army said in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday that the operations also resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and other logistics across several theatres, the arrest of 19 criminal suspects, and the rescue of over 30 kidnapped victims.
It said the land and air operations targeted terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal groups threatening national security.
The Army said it carried out intelligence-led ground operations in the Northwest and North Central regions. In Sokoto State, troops operating from forward bases in Binji and Tangaza Local Government Areas neutralised three Lakurawa terrorists during ambushes, recovering an AK-47 rifle, a motorcycle, communication radios, mobile phones and other items.
“Similarly, in Niger State, troops engaged armed terrorists on motorcycles in Munya LGA, neutralising one terrorist and recovering weapons, ammunition, communication equipment and logistics,” it added.
“In Zamfara State, sustained fighting patrols by troops in Anka and Maru LGAs disrupted terrorist activities, neutralised two terrorists, destroyed their hideouts and rescued civilians who had sustained gunshot wounds.
“While in Kaduna State, troops’ interventions in Sanga and Zango Kataf LGAs foiled armed robbery and kidnapping attempts, rescued victims and led to the arrest of suspected cattle rustlers. Items recovered included a fabricated rifle, ammunition and rustled livestock. Similar successes were recorded in Plateau State, where troops arrested three cattle rustling suspects in Barkin Ladi and Wase LGAs, recovering motorcycles, knives, mobile phones and cash.”
In the Federal Capital Territory, the Army said an anti-illegal mining operation in Gwagwalada resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects and the recovery of petroleum products and a motorcycle.
The Army also said its air component conducted precision strikes on confirmed ISWAP and JAS logistics bases and convergence points in Borno State, neutralising at least 42 terrorists. It said secondary explosions indicated the destruction of weapons and explosives, while follow-on strikes targeted fleeing fighters and additional gatherings.
“Precision air strikes on confirmed ISWAP/JAS logistics bases and convergence points in Borno State neutralised at least 42 terrorists, with secondary explosions confirming the destruction of weapons and explosives stockpiles.
“Follow-on strikes targeted fleeing terrorists and additional gatherings, further degrading their command, logistics and fighting capability.”
The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, said the operations reflect the Army’s emphasis on intelligence-driven, joint and people-centric operations aimed at protecting lives, property and critical national assets.
