The Nigerian Army has neutralised 23 terrorists, rescued 26 captives and arrested 14 suspects across Katsina, Borno, Adamawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bolstering national security.
On September 6, troops from 17 Brigade, alongside the Defence Special Operations Force and Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, launched a fierce offensive at Pauwa village, Kankara LGA, Katsina State.
Engaging terrorists on Pauwa Hill, the troops, supported by artillery and airstrikes, eliminated 23 insurgents and freed 12 women and 11 children. Five motorcycles, food items, and other logistics were destroyed on-site.
In Borno, four ISWAP/JAS family members—two women and two children—surrendered to 192 Battalion in Gwoza LGA after fleeing Lekshe village.
The 19 Brigade also arrested a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in Kukawa LGA, recovering ₦55,000, a wristwatch, and a mobile phone. The suspect remains in custody for interrogation.
In Adamawa, 232 Battalion raided a criminal hideout in Muva village, Mubi North LGA, on September 7, apprehending five suspected thieves and drug peddlers, who were handed over to the police.
In the FCT, 102 Guards Battalion arrested three phone-snatching suspects in Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Zuba, recovering four mobile phones and a smartwatch.
In Katsina, Matazu LGA, troops rescued three kidnapped locals near Shaiskawa village after engaging fleeing terrorists.
The Army has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety, supporting agricultural growth, and advancing the Federal Government’s food security agenda.