Nigerian Army troops killed 16 terrorists after repelling simultaneous attacks on military positions in Adamawa State, according to an operational report shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The report also detailed the rescue of 10 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, the recovery of rustled cattle in Taraba and the arrest of suspected terrorists in Yobe and Adamawa.
Troops repel attacks in Garkida and Garaha
According to the report, the attackers struck troops of 226 Battalion (Motorised) at Garkida in Gombi Local Government Area and 232 Battalion at Garaha in Hong Local Government Area at about 1 a.m. on Thursday.
Troops repelled both attacks, forcing the assailants to flee towards Garkida on motorcycles.
The Nigerian Army’s Spartan element subsequently pursued the fleeing attackers and conducted strikes that killed 16 of them, the report said.
Weapons recovered included three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, one Dane gun, six AK-47 magazines and some cartridges.
The report said troops were conducting follow-up operations and reorganising their defensive positions.
10 prospective NYSC members rescued in Imo
In Imo State, troops of Operation UDO KA rescued 10 prospective corps members following an abduction involving two commercial buses.
The report said troops of 34 Artillery Brigade responded to the kidnapping at Umonuwa village along the Onitsha–Owerri Road at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.
Army personnel, working with the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force and State Security Service, were pursuing the suspected kidnappers to rescue the remaining victims. The report did not specify how many people remained in captivity.
In a separate incident previously covered by The Bureau Journal, security forces rescued 21 victims, including 15 NYSC members, in Kogi State.
The publication also reported the abduction of passengers from three commercial buses on a Kogi highway, highlighting another incident involving travellers on an inter-state route.
One civilian killed, three abducted in Taraba
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE responded to an attack on Gwamagira settlement in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The attackers, who were operating on motorcycles, were engaged by troops and forced to retreat, abandoning rustled cattle, according to the report.
The cattle were recovered and returned to their owners. However, the report said the attackers had killed one civilian and abducted three others.
Operations were continuing to rescue the abducted residents and apprehend those responsible.
Suspected ISWAP member arrested in Yobe
In Yobe State, troops of Sector 3, Operation HADIN KAI, arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member at Babbangida in Tarmuwa Local Government Area.
The arrest took place at about 12:30 p.m. on September 29, the report said.
The suspect reportedly claimed to be an Islamic cleric operating in the Sahara area of Niger Republic. Preliminary investigation indicated that he travelled by truck from the Zarmadu–Sahara general area of Niger Republic into Nigeria before proceeding to Borno.
Items recovered from him included a mobile phone, prayer mat, blanket, jacket, slate, detergent and ₦396,200.
The Bureau Journal previously covered reported clashes between Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Sambisa. Separately, police issued a security alert concerning possible terrorist attacks on schools, NYSC camps and other vulnerable locations.
The operational report also said troops of Sector 4, working with Rangers and Hybrid Forces, arrested four suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in parts of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa.
Troops engage attackers in Sokoto
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA engaged terrorists along the Kwanar Isa–Shinkafi Road in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The report said the troops forced the attackers to withdraw and subsequently maintained patrols in the area.
In a separate North-West security development, The Bureau Journal reported arrests announced by Kebbi police involving suspected terrorist networks and alleged logistical support.
According to the operational report, follow-up operations were continuing to locate fleeing attackers and rescue people still in captivity.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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