Crimes

Troops raid terrorist hideouts, rescue 13 kidnapped students

The troops of the Nigerian Army have raided another terrorist stronghold and rescued kidnapped students at Chigbolu village in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, September 13, 2024.

It said the feat was achieved in a coordinated operation aimed at rescuing abducted persons from violent extremist camps on Thursday, September 12.

The army noted that the troops also captured a significant cache of arms and ammunition and eliminated some insurgents, while others were captured alive.

It added that the troops engaged the terrorists in an intense firefight and overpowered them, forcing the gunmen to flee and abandon their captives.

The army disclosed that a thorough sweep of the area led to the rescue of 13 victims, comprising six males and seven females, as well as the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, 87 rounds of 7.63mm ammunition, four magazines, a locally fabricated rifle, and the sum of N192,220.

“Additionally, five solar panels, five mobile phones, dry rations, and clothing items were recovered. The rescued victims have been promptly evacuated to 1 Division Medical Services and Hospital for medical attention,” the army added.

Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno

The army said the troops, in another decisive operation, intercepted two notorious terrorist logistics suppliers, Usman Waikili and Salisu Idris, at Kagarko village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

It noted that the troops confiscated the sum of N1.3 million, three SIM cards, two mobile phones, three national identity cards, eight ATM cards, two PoS machines, an MTN MiFi, and other items from the suspects.

The army said: “In a separate operation in Suleja, Niger State, troops stormed a terrorist hideout, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire.

“The troops’ overwhelming firepower led to the neutralisation of three terrorists, while theee others, identified as Mallam Halalu, Mallam Suleiman, and Mr Musa were captured alive.

“The suspects led the troops to a hidden armoury, where three AK-47 rifles, 121 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and the sum of N4.07 million were recovered.

“These decisive operations, which culminated in the rescue of abducted persons and the dismantling of terrorist networks, reaffirm the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to eliminate banditry and terrorism, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight for peace and security across the nation.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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