Hot SourceTroops deployed to various theatres of operation have foiled terror attacks and rescued kidnapped victims across the country in the last 24 hours.
They also recovered arms and equipment in the operations.
A source at Nigerian Army Headquarters told journalists on Saturday that the operations covered Kebbi, Katsina, Edo, Niger, Plateau, and Abia States.
He said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Kebbi responded to a distress call on terrorists’ activities in Dundaye village, Augie Local Government Area of the state at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
He said: “On arrival, it was discovered that terrorists had killed two civilians and rustled cattle.
“The troops pursued the criminals through their withdrawal route, though no contact was made.
“Our forces continue to dominate the area with patrols to deny terrorists freedom of action.”
The source added that troops of 17 Brigade in Katsina State also responded to gunshots in Layin Minista village, Malumfashi LGA, at 10:50 p.m. the same day.
“On sighting troops, the terrorists fled after abducting two women.
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“The troops were maintaining aggressive patrols in the area to restore public confidence and secure the release of the victims.
“In Edo, troops of 4 Brigade under Operation MESA, conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation in Ugboha community, Esan South-East LGA, at midnight on August 29.
“Troops rescued one civilian kidnapped on August 27 around the Amedokhaian community while on his way to farm. Efforts are ongoing to reunite him with his family.
“Similarly, troops of FOB Babanna in Niger State recovered an AK-47 magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition abandoned by insurgents during a previous encounter,” he added.
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