{"id":153705,"date":"2025-03-03T08:50:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T07:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerian-troops-neutralize-several-terrorists-recover-massive-arms"},"modified":"2025-03-10T00:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T23:36:09","slug":"nigerian-troops-neutralize-several-terrorists-recover-massive-arms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nigerian-troops-neutralize-several-terrorists-recover-massive-arms","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian troops neutralize several terrorists, recover massive arms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Gallant troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized several terrorists, recovered weapons, bombs and other exhibits across the country.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on its social media platform (Facebook, X, WhatsApp), it wrote:<\/p>\n<p>\u201con Saturday, 1 March 2025, troops deployed in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State launched a ruthless and coordinated assault on a well-fortified terrorist stronghold following credible intelligence that insurgents were regrouping to unleash havoc on villages around Fallujah and its environs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing this, the troops launched attack, over-powered them and recovered 11 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, 760 rounds of 7.62mm linked ammunition, 220 rounds of 12.7mm linked ammunition, One AK-47 rifle, 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammunition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe troops also conducted a thorough clearance operation in Unguwan Abdullahi, a terrorist-infested settlement, where they annihilated all terrorist life-support structures and unearthed stockpiles of food items buried underground, depriving the terrorists of crucial sustenance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It said as ttroops advanced ahead of Garin Fallujah, they engaged the terrorists in a blistering firefight, forcing them into a chaotic retreat.<\/p>\n<p>It added that the troops neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Abba Alai (Amirul Khahid of Alafa) a high-value target who had long been on security watchlist.<\/p>\n<p>The following items were recovered: one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, among others<\/p>\n<p>The troops further cleared Ukuba Forest capturing alarming assortment of heavy weaponry and military-grade equipment, including two General-Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), Mowag armored tank engine, Heavy-duty vehicle engine block with components, among others<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Zamfara State, troops engaged another group of terrorists, neutralizing one while the rest scattered in confusion, leaving behind two motorcycles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Baruten Local government Area of Kwara State, troops stormed a known kidnapps\u2019 enclave in Karunji village, forcing the criminals to flee in terror on sighting the advancing troops, leaving their captives behind.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe successful rescue operation led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, 6 Dane gun, 3 motorcycles, among others,\u201d it further stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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