The Nigerian Army has stated that its troops have successfully neutralised terrorists and recovered serial weapons, News About Nigeria reports.
According to the army headquarters in a statement on Tuesday, the operation dealt crushing blows to terrorists and several high-profile fighters.
The army disclosed that the operation which was carried out on the 29th of September against Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, led to the death of four notorious fighters.
The statement reads, “On September 29, 2024, a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.
“The troops, leveraging superior firepower, decimated four notorious fighters. A meticulous sweep of the area uncovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62x54mm light machine gun ammunition, and a light machine gun barrel.
“In another encounter at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government, troops also neutralised another terrorist.
“In Plateau State, troops acting on precise intelligence conducted a raid operation that led to the capture of two notorious kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi (24) and Mujahid Musa (23), in the forested mountains of Panyam. Initial investigations reveal their involvement in a series of violent attacks on villages within Mangu Local Government Area.
“Items recovered during the operation include two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and various paraphernalia. In a related operation, troops apprehended a notorious arms dealer, Kabiru Zaki, in Bukuru town of Jos South Local Government Area, alongside another suspect, linked to a recent murder in Brazongo village, Bassa Local Government Area.”
