…AS THREE TERRORISTS NEUTRALISED IN NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS
The Nigerian Army has disclosed the decapitation of three terrorists, the surrender of 25 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters, the arrest of 17 criminal suspects, and the recovery of assorted weapons and equipment in a coordinated nationwide operation.
In a statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Lt Col Apollonia Anele revealed that its operational successes across the country have been tremendous leading to the successes recorded between 11 to 14th August 2025.
A breakdown indicated that on the 11th of August 2025, troops of 202 Battalion in Bama Local Government Area in Borno State, received 25 ISWAP/JAS family members, which consist of 12 adult females and 13 children. They were said to have surrendered from Zalmari, Gazuwa, and Alafa villages.
However, it was further disclosed that the surrendered persons are undergoing further profiling by 21 Special Armoured Brigade.
In the same vein, troops of 233 Battalion in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) conducted an ambush along Sassawa–Kaburu in Damaturu LGA, Yobe State, contacting terrorists, neutralizing one, and recovering an AK-47 rifle.
In Zamfara State, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 5 repelled a planned terrorist attack on FOB Galadi in Shinkafi LGA, neutralizing one terrorist and seizing a mobile phone.
Also on Tuesday, 12th August, while acting on intelligence from a rescued kidnap victim, troops stormed Gremasa Mountain in Shanga LGA, Kebbi State, and arrested eight suspected kidnappers.
Similarly, in Plateau State, Sector 4 Operation SAFE HAVEN arrested five suspected pipeline vandals at Kassa Village in Barkin Ladi LGA, recovering government-owned pipes and handing the suspects over to the NSCDC for further action.
In Taraba State, Sector 3 FOB Wukari, under Operation WHIRL STROKE, apprehended two suspected kidnap collaborators with incriminating items, including POS machines, ATM cards, and cash.
Lt Col Anele further explained that on Wednesday, 13th August, in an offensive launched by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade against an IPOB/ESN camp at Ndeji Community, a border area between Anambra, Abia, and Imo States, one criminal was neutralized, and troops recovered a pistol with ammunition, cartridges, radios, IED components, mobile phones, and other items.
In the process, two planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), were safely destroyed by the Explosive Ordnance Department (EOD) team.
While reaffirming its commitment, Nigerian Army reiterated that these sustained operations underscore its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and properties of the citizens while ensuring safety of farmers in a bid to support the federal government initiative towards boosting farming activities for food security.
The NA would continue to maintain relentless pressure on terrorists and other criminal elements until peace and security are fully restored across all regions.
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