Troops of the Nigerian Army have revealed how recent raid operations in some parts of the country led to the dismantling of terrorist hideouts and the arrests of non-state actors.
The Nigerian Army in a post shared via its information handle on Facebook said its troops were destroyed camps set up by members of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB).
The camp or hideout was sited in the Enugwu Umuonyia community in Aguata Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State.
The Army said when its troops stormed the location, they were met with resistance from some of the fighters who engaged them in a gun battle.
โOverwhelmed in the ensuing firefight, the terrorists fled, leaving behind a cache of arms and logistics,โ the Army said.
The troops said they had destroyed the camp, thereafter recovering exhibits including 78 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm ammunition, 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition and 20 live cartridges.
Other recovered items include a pump-action gun, a locally fabricated pistol, an AK-56 magazine and six vehicles found within the camp.
In Plateau State, the Nigerian Army said its troops intercepted a notorious gunrunner during a precision stop-and-search operation along the Mangar-Bokkos road.
The suspect, Mathew Caleb, 35, had in his possession, a fabricated revolver rifle, a fabricated pistol, 23 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and 2 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
The Army noted that the suspect was en route to Bokkos town to deliver the weapons to buyers when troops thwarted his mission.
Two armed motorcycle snatchers and a robber were also arrested in Bokkos LGA.
The troops seized a fabricated pistol, 4 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a motorcycle from the criminals.
In Borno, the Army revealed that 15 terrorists along with their families surrendered to the Army stationed in the Gwoza and Bama LGAs of the state.
It however noted that the troops arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers at Azir village in Damboa LGA.
They recovered โlarge quantities of liquid fertilizer and insecticides from the suspects, materials typically used by terrorists for production of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).โ
โIn Mainahari village, another Boko Haram logistics supplier transporting drugs to terrorist hideouts was also captured,โ the Army noted.
Finally in Zamfara, the Army said its troops foiled the kidnap of a BUA Company driver at Maraban Kyaware in Tsafe LGA.
โTroops swiftly engaged the terrorists in a shootout and successfully rescued the hostage,โ the Army said.
The troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 9 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from the terrorists.
โSimilarly, in Kebbi State, troops executed another daring rescue operation, extricating eight hostages, following an intense firefight with the kidnappers.
โActing on precise intelligence, troops in Benue State have apprehended a wanted criminal at Gban Market in Guma Local Government Area.
โThe vigilant troops retrieved three rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, four ATM cards, and the sum of N6,750 in cash,โ the Army noted.
The Nigerian Army further reiterated its commitment to remain resolute in its mission to secure and protect the nation from all forms of terror and threats to national security.