Five Killed As Troops Clash With Terrorists In Borno

At least five terrorists were reportedly killed in a recent operation carried out in Borno State by troops of the Nigerian Army.

Naija News understands that the terrorists were neutralized during a raid on their base in Ajiri and Mastari villages, located in the Bama Local Government Area of the state.

A press release on the official handle of the Nigerian Army on X noted that the troops seized Rocket Propelled Grenade devices, two magazines for AK-47 rifles, 28 bullets for 7.62mm (special) rounds, and a light machine gun during the raid.

Through a series of strategic maneuvers, the Nigerian Army successfully dealt a significant blow to terrorists, eliminating several key operatives and seizing dangerous weapons, including rocket launchers and a substantial amount of ammunition, the press release stressed.

This action has significantly limited the assailants’ ability to operate freely throughout the country, the army noted.

The statement added: “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.”

Naija News understands that the troops also rescued four kidnapped victims who their abductors had injured. 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.”