The Nigerian military, in a fight to combat insurgents, rescued a victim held in captivity for a few days in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State on Sunday.
In a report released to GOLDENPAGE MAGAZINE reporter, the Nigerian troops was siad to have “cleared Dan Birgima, Ungwan Noma, Katoge, and Pauwa villages in the LGA during the operation. The troops gunned down two insurgents in combat and recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, 8 magazines, 57 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 Baofeng radio sets, 12 Baofeng radio chargers, and one bandolier.”
The report further stated that the Nigerian Army, with hybrid force support, eliminated eight Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ukuba, Sambisa Forest.
“In a display of gallantry, Nigerian Army troops, in conjunction with hybrid force elements, have successfully neutralised eight Boko Haram (BHT) and ISWAP terrorists at Ukuba, a notorious terrorists’ enclave in Sambisa forest,” the statement read.
The Retreat of “Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists”
On March 10, a fierce gun battle in Ukuba forced Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to retreat from their camp, leaving behind 5 homemade double barrel guns, 2 motorbikes, and food supplies.
The operation witnessed a fierce gun battle that inflicted severe losses on the terrorists’ group, compelling them to retreat and abandon their camp in disarray. It was later stated that thorough search of the captured camp by the gallant troops led to the recovery of five locally fabricated double barrel guns, two motorbikes, and assorted foodstuffs belonging to the terrorists.
“IPOB/ESN Firearms Factory“
On the same day, the troops raided and destroyed an IPOB/ESN firearms factory between the Ekoli Edda and Amagwu Ohafia communities in Abia and Ebonyi States, Nigeria.
According to the statement released on the Nigeria Military X handle by the Director Army of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops found the factory equipped with sandbags and powered by a 15 KVA generator. They however seized 2 AK-47 rifles, a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb, 2 IPOB/ESN flags, and welding and filing machines.
“In South Eastern Nigeria, troops on Sunday, March 10, 2024, successfully raided and destroyed IPOB/ESN Fighters’ Firearms Production Factory located between Ekoli Edda and Amagwu Ohafia communities in Abia and Eboyin States, respectively.
“The dissidents’ camp, which was used for fabricating fire arms and the production of ammunition, was fortified with fire trenches and sand,” read the statement.
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The Nigerian Army’s effective actions showcase its dedication to addressing national security issues for improved safety.
“We enjoin members of the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army, sister services, and other security agencies in the ongoing fight against the nation’s adversaries,” the statement obliged.
