The Nigerian Army says troops have killed three terrorist commanders alongside 16 other fighters in recent encounters in the North East and other theatres of operations.
A source at Army Headquarters disclosed the that the terror commanders were identified as Modu Dogo (Munzir of Chukun), another unidentified Munzir, and Abu Aisha Qaid of Tumbun Mota.
The source said that troops also apprehended 26 suspects, rescued victims, and recovered 109 rustled cattle, weapons and other logistics items.
He said the terrorists’ commanders were killed during clashes in Borno and Adamawa States after intense engagements.
According to him, troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle, magazines, 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, an anti-aircraft link, 14 motorcycles, seven blankets and a mobile phone after the encounters.
The source said a terrorist informant and logistics supplier, who had secretly aided terrorists for more than four years, was arrested around Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.
In the North West, he said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued two kidnapped victims during operations in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
He added that troops also carried out patrols in Katsina, Zamfara and Kebbi States, recovering cash, phones and other items, while disrupting terrorist movements and preventing further attacks on rural communities.
“In the North Central, troops of Operation MESA arrested a suspected kidnapper in Yagba Local Government Area of Kogi.
“The suspect was neutralized while attempting to escape from custody,” he said.
