Troops Arrest Firearms Courier, Dismantle Terrorists Network

The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended a female arms courier and disrupted a well-known terrorist network, seizing a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition.

According to official Nigerian military reports, this operation involved coordinated raids and ambushes, resulting in the neutralization of numerous terrorists and the capture of a high-profile terrorist.

Security forces, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, apprehended a female individual acting as a courier for firearms and her accomplice at Barikin Ladi Motor Park in Plateau State.

Intelligence reports had indicated that this illicit gun-trafficking network was transporting weapons from Plateau to support terrorist activities in Zamfara State.

The operation led to the arrest of  Fidausu Hassan and Sani Isah Musa, from whom the troops recovered 505 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition.

In another decisive operation, troops raided the residence of a known terrorist in Ambakka village, located at the Plateau-Nasarawa border which resulted in the arrest of Alhaji Adamu Bajara, a wanted person on multiple security watchlists.

Three AK-47 rifles and two rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition were recovered from his residence while the troops continued to pursue his accomplices. The Troops also responded swiftly to a report of cattle rustling in Mile 8, Pankshin Local Government Area, recovering 46 stolen livestock after overpowering the criminals in the encounter.

Meanwhile, in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, troops acting on verified intelligence launched an assault on Boko Haram terrorists operating a tax collection point in the Ngazargamu area. In the ensuing firefight, troops eliminated two terrorists and recovered a haul of weapons, including two AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, 19 rounds of 7.62 mm (special) ammunition, five rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, two extra AK-47 rifle magazines and three mobile phones.

Similarly, in Borno State, along the Gamboru-Logomane road, troops ambushed ISWAP fighters, killing two terrorists, and recovering two AK-47 rifles and sundry items at the scene.

In a separate mission, troops deployed to Gaube Village responded to a kidnapping incident in Dafara Village, Kuje Area Council. The troops promptly intervened, engaged the assailants, and successfully extricated four abductees.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, reaffirmed his unyielding determination to crush terrorist activities and their supporters.

He enjoined the public to provide actionable intelligence to security forces to ensure continued success.

Lantana Nasir