A statement by Nigerian Army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu has revealed the recent success stories recorded by the military across various Theatres in the country.
The troops have continued to sustain aggressive combat operations in their efforts to get rid of terrorism and insurgency across the country.
According to Nwachukwu, troops of 2 Battalion acting on intelligence report on 17 October 2023 staged an ambush against marauding insurgents at Udowa general area in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
“During the operations, troops neutralized three insurgents in a fierce fire fight, while others escaped in disarray.
Troops recovered from the fleeing insurgents, a bandolier containing 111 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one AK 47 magazine, 2 motorcycles, one set of high frequency communication radio and 2 mobile phones.
Sadly, one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter”.
The statement further disclosed that in another operation recorded on the same date, troops of 1 Brigade on a stop and search operation intercepted a suspected Ammunition Courier in Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was on a mission to deliver ammunition to a Bandit leader named Gishiri.
The vigilant troops recovered a bag containing 224 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one mobile phone and the sum of four thousand naira (#4,000) only from the courier.
The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigations”.
Similarly in the North East theatre of operations, a notorious Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Commander, identified as Bulama Bukar has surrendered to troops of 5 Brigade in Gubio.
The surrendered terrorist was the commander of the BHT Camp Tapkin Chad at Gilima village in Abadam LGA of Borno state.
Items recovered from the surrendered terrorist include one AK 47 rifle, five magazines, 44 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one magazine carrier jacket, one knife, one motorcycle and the sum of twenty three thousand, five hundred naira (#23,500.00) only.
The suspect is currently undergoing investigations.
