…DENIES CRIMINAL GANGS FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
In a nationwide coordinated operation, the Nigerian Army has recovered 158 cattle.
Similarly, some families of terrorists have surrendered with multiple criminal activities foiled after a sustained and intensified operations.
Disclosing this, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Army headquarters in Abuja, Lt Col Appolonia Anele said that on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, troops of 192 Battalion (Main) in Gwoza, Borno State, received an adult female family member of ISWAP/JAS terrorists, who had surrendered.
It was further disclosed that a preliminary investigation had revealed that she surrendered from Chikide Village with a token sum of ₦4,500.
In line with military standards, she was subsequently handed over to 26 Task Force Brigade Military Intelligence for profiling.
However, troops of 1 Brigade at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danmarke in Zamfara State in response to intelligence on terrorist’s movement after they rustled livestock at Kyairu Village, forced the criminals to abandon the animals, which were later recovered and handed over to local authorities.
In similar circumstances in Kebbi State, troops of 1 Battalion (Rear) in Augie, working with a Joint team, pursued armed terrorists who attacked Gulma Village in Argungu LGA.
In the process, it was learnt that 30 cattle were recovered and handed over to the traditional leaders for onward return to their rightful owners.
Also, the troops conducted clearance operations in Sokoto State, especially in Sauna/Goboro Forest, Tangaza LGA, based on intelligence reports on terrorist movement with rustled livestock.
As a result, the criminals withdrew following troops’ contact, leading to the recovery of 68 cattle. These were handed over to community leaders for safe custody pending return to owners.
Troops of Sector 6 Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) also intervened in Plateau State following reports of farm destruction.
3In Jos South LGA, they found 21 cattle grazing unattended, while in Riyom LGA, 39 cattle were also discovered grazing unsupervised on farmlands. The livestock were secured for further action.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its determination to deny terrorists and criminal groups freedom of action, safeguard communities, and consolidate peace and security across the nation.
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