Nigerian troops anti-terror operations intensify as soldiers neutralise terrorists, foil kidnaps and recover arms, livestock across multiple states in 24 hours

Nigerian troops have intensified nationwide counter-terrorism operations, neutralising suspected militants, foiling kidnap attempts and recovering weapons, livestock and other items in coordinated offensives carried out within the past 24 hours.

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Operational updates indicate that forces under the Joint Task Force North East, known as Operation HADIN KAI, recorded notable successes in Borno State, where troops of the 202 Battalion ambushed and neutralised two suspected terrorists along the Aulari–Kawuri axis in Bama Local Government Area.

The operation reportedly followed surveillance detection of armed individuals advancing towards Yale Forest, prompting a swift response that led to their elimination.

In the North-West region, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA achieved further gains across Zamfara and Katsina states.

Personnel of the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force neutralised one suspected terrorist during a patrol in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State and recovered seven mobile phones from the scene.

In Katsina State, troops of the 17 Brigade engaged suspected terrorists in Kankara Local Government Area, recovering two pump-action firearms and ammunition.

In another coordinated effort, troops working alongside police operatives and local hunters repelled an attempted attack in Malumfashi, forcing the assailants to retreat.

Authorities subsequently recovered 19 rustled livestock, which were handed over to local officials.

Further south in Kwara State, troops under Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD foiled a kidnap attempt in Patigi Local Government Area, rescuing a victim and arresting two suspects. Two single-barrel guns were also recovered during the operation.

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Military authorities say the sustained offensives reflect ongoing efforts to degrade criminal networks, disrupt terrorist activities and improve security across multiple regions of the country.