Troops of the Nigerian Army in a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists’ enclave in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, have killed five terrorists following a gunfight, which ensued.
The Army said during the offensive operation conducted on August 12, 2024, troops recovered two Rocket Propel Gun (RPG) bombs, two dane guns, one RPG bomb charger, one AK-47 rifle magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62 units 54 mm ammunition, six motorcycles and assorted medications.
“The troops also recovered bombs, arms, ammunition, and rustled cattle. They equally arrested some criminal suspects during the operations.”
It added, “Meanwhile, following sustained offensive operations against terrorist groups in the North East theatre, 44 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops deployed at Bama, Dikwa and, Gwoza Local Government Areas of Borno state.
“In Plateau State, troops arrested a notorious cattle rustler, Mallam Maawuya Shuaibu, at Mararaban Kantom in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
“The suspect who has been on the watch list of the security agencies in connection with criminal activities in the general area of Barikin Ladi, Riyom and Mangu local government areas of the state, was nabbed as the vigilant troops responded to credible intelligence on the suspect’s illicit activities.
“The troops recovered 32 rustled cows from the suspect.”
(Vanguard)