Across the nation, the Nigerian Army soldiers have destroyed a number of terrorists and retrieved guns, bombs, and other artifacts.
In a statement on its social media platform (Facebook, X, WhatsApp), it wrote:
“on Saturday, 1 March 2025, troops deployed in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State launched a ruthless and coordinated assault on a well-fortified terrorist stronghold following credible intelligence that insurgents were regrouping to unleash havoc on villages around Fallujah and its environs.
“Following this, the troops launched an attack, overpowered them, and recovered 11 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 760 rounds of 7.62mm linked ammunition, 220 rounds of 12.7mm linked ammunition, one AK-47 rifle, and 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition.
“The troops also conducted a thorough clearance operation in Unguwan Abdullahi, a terrorist-infested settlement, where they annihilated all terrorist life-support structures and unearthed stockpiles of food items buried underground, depriving the terrorists of crucial sustenance.”
It said as troops advanced ahead of Garin Fallujah, they engaged the terrorists in a blistering firefight, forcing them into a chaotic retreat.
It added that the troops neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Abba Alai (Amirul Khahid of Alafa) a high-value target who had long been on the security watchlist.
The following items were recovered: one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, among others
The troops further cleared Ukuba Forest, capturing an alarming assortment of heavy weaponry and military-grade equipment, including two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), Mowag armored tank engines, and heavy-duty vehicle engine blocks with components, among others.
“In Zamfara State, troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralizing one while the rest scattered in confusion, leaving behind two motorcycles.
“In Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, troops stormed a known kidnapps’ enclave in Karunji village, forcing the criminals to flee in terror upon sighting the advancing troops, leaving their captives behind.
“The successful rescue operation led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, 6 Dane guns, and three motorcycles, among others,” it further stated.
Written By John Gabriel