Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have neutralised 42 suspected terrorists during separate ground and air operations in Adamawa and Borno states, while arresting 13 suspected illegal miners in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to an operational report released on Wednesday, the military operations also resulted in the rescue of three kidnapped persons in Adamawa State and the recovery of weapons and other items.
In Adamawa, troops of the 226 Battalion, supported by local hunters and rangers, repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at Zangula-Kilba Junction in Gombi Local Government Area.
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In Borno State, military surveillance platforms detected a gathering of suspected terrorists around Wulgo-Momaduru in Ngala Local Government Area. An initial airstrike attempt was unsuccessful due to a reported munition malfunction, but another aircraft subsequently carried out a precision strike.
The military said 30 terrorists were neutralised in the initial strike, while a follow-up attack on fleeing fighters killed another 10.
Meanwhile, troops rescued three kidnapped persons around Dutse-Uku in Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
In Abuja, 13 suspected illegal miners were arrested at a newly excavated mining site in the Shere area of Bwari Area Council.
The operations demonstrate the military’s continued efforts to tackle insurgency, kidnapping and illegal activities across the country, particularly in the North-East, where communities remain affected by persistent security challenges.
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