Troops Recover Rocket Bombs, Arrest Two Kidnappers In Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs and other lethal arms following a raid on terrorists stronghold areas in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.

The Army disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the September 29 operation further led to the recovery of 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.

The recent statement by the Army revealed that the troops also killed suspected terrorists in the LGA.

In Plateau State, the army said its troops conducted a raid operation in the forested mountains of Panyam, where two notorious kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi, 24, and Mujahid Musa, 23, were arrested.

“Initial investigations reveal their involvement in a series of violent attacks on villages within Mangu Local Government Area,” the Army said, noting items recovered to include two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and various paraphernalia.

According to the Nigerian Army, its troops in Bassa LGA of Plateau had arrested a notorious arms dealer, Kabiru Zaki, alongside another suspect, linked to a recent murder in Brazongo village of the LGA.

In South East, the troops had engaged IPOB/ESN terrorists in a firefight at Lilu, in Ihiala LGA of Anambra, after the assailants attempted to ambush the troops with an Improvised Explosive Device, the Army said.

The statement read partly: “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the militants retreated into the surrounding forests, leaving behind a Closed Circuit Camera and components of Improvised Explosive Devices.

“Additionally, troops responded swiftly to a distress call about the abduction of civilians along the Gurbi-Jibia road in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

“Upon sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists fled, abandoning four injured victims who were immediately rescued by the troops and evacuated for medical attention.

“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its commitment to continue to deplete the terrorist elements and their collaborators.

“The Chief of Army Staff has issued a stern directive, urging troops to maintain unrelenting pressure on all fronts until the nation’s adversaries are completely vanquished and peace is restored.”