Troops eliminate two terrorists in Ondo, recover arms

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 32 Artillery Brigade have killed two suspected terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The development was confirmed in a statement released on Monday in Akure by Maj. Irabor Njoka, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Njoka said the operation was carried out on February 14 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Auga.

He explained that the action formed part of ongoing efforts by the military to tackle security threats in the area and ensure the safety of residents.

He explained that the troops, acting on credible intelligence on the movement of the criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects.

Njoka said that the troops’ interception of the criminals led to a firefight that resulted in neutralising two of the terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

“The operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of Ondo State Security Network Agency and local vigilantes.

“Items recovered from the encounter with the criminals include one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 61 rounds of ammunition,

“Also, three mobile handsets, a jackknife, a torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms and the sum of N39,000, among other personal effects,” he said.

He said that the success of the operation highlighted the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to deny criminals freedom of action and movement, as well as to protect lives and property across the state.

“The Brigade will continue to sustain aggressive clearance and exploitation operations, intensify patrols along identified criminal corridors, and strengthen collaboration with other security agencies and local stakeholders to ensure a secured environment for residents,” he said.

He urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, saying public cooperation remains critical to the ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminals. (NAN)

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