The Nigerian Army has dealt fresh blows to criminal networks nationwide, killing nine terrorists, arresting eight suspects, and freeing thirty-seven kidnapped victims in daring, coordinated operations across multiple states.
The sweeping crackdown, conducted between October 2 and 6, saw troops ambush insurgents, repel large-scale attacks, and smash kidnap syndicates in Borno, Kebbi, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau, and Imo States.
At Dipchari in Bama LGA of Borno State, troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion launched a deadly ambush on ISWAP/JAS fighters, gunning down five terrorists after intense crossfire. Another strike at Iyemero on the Ekiti–Kogi border left two insurgents dead and two AK-47 rifles recovered.
A military insider told Razornews that the troops’ precision and aggressiveness “sent shockwaves through terrorist ranks.”
“They didn’t see it coming. Our men hit them hard, dismantled their positions, and cleared the area,” the source said.
Across the country, eight criminal suspects including a terrorist courier, gunrunner, and a wanted IPOB/ESN kingpin were rounded up.
In Kebbi State, troops rescued 28 locals, including a pregnant woman who delivered her baby during the operation. Seven other hostages were freed in Kaduna and Delta, while two were rescued in Plateau State.
Meanwhile, in the South South, soldiers uncovered and destroyed illegal refining sites in Imo State, seizing over 20,000 litres of stolen crude and refined products.
Military sources hailed the “renewed synergy” among troops, police, and vigilantes, describing the operations as “a strong message to enemies of peace that the Nigerian Army is in full control.”
Troops Crush 9 Terrorists, Free 37 Hostages in Fierce Nationwide Raids
