Soldiers kill five terrorists, arrest kidnappers in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Borno State have killed five terrorists.

The terrorists were killed during an operation on their stronghold in the Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement on Tuesday on X, the Army said Rocket Propelled Grenade bombs, two AK-47 magazines, 28 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a light machine gun were recovered during the operation.

“In a series of decisive operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt another crushing blow on terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering lethal weapons, including rocket bombs and a significant cache of ammunition.
Thus, further crippling the adversary’s freedom of action across the country.

“On September 29, 2024, a high-intensity raid was launched on Boko Haram/ISWAP strongholds in Ajiri and Mastari villages of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, leveraging superior firepower, decimated four notorious fighters.

“A meticulous sweep of the area uncovered 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 2 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. In another encounter at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government, troops also neutralized another terrorist.”
The troops, according to the post, also rescued four kidnapped victims who had been injured by their abductors.
The troops were said to have received a distress call with which they acted upon.

“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 post read.

In another operation in Plateau, the Army said troops arrested two kidnap kingpins.

The post added, “In Plateau State, troops acting on precise intelligence conducted a raid operation that led to the capture of two notorious kidnappers, Isah Abdullahi (24) and Mujahid Musa (23), in the forested mountains of Panyam.

“Initial investigations reveal their involvement in a series of violent attacks on villages within Mangu Local Government Area. Items recovered during the operation include two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and various paraphernalia.
“In a related operation, troops apprehended a notorious arms dealer, Kabiru Zaki, in Bukuru town of Jos South Local Government Area, alongside another suspect, linked to a recent murder in Brazongo village, Bassa Local Government Area.”