Soldiers arrest suspects, thwart terrorist activities in Taraba, Benue
Tof the Nigerian Army stationed in Taraba and Benue states have dealt significant blows to terrorist activities, by arresting a gun- runner, killing a terrorist and preventing kidnapping attempts.
Disclosing this yesterday in the Army X- tweeter, the troops, according to the force, worked closely with local vigilantes to achieve the feat.
It also stated that the troops acted swiftly on actionable intelligence to apprehend a gun- runner, Mansir Mohammed at the Jalingo Motor Park.
According to the tweet, Mohammed was allegedly involved in gun- running activities with terrorists.
“His capture led to the apprehension of additional members of his network and the seizure of firearms, including a Semi Automatic Pump Action gun and a locally fabricated gun, along with other items such as a vehicle and mobile phones,” the Army stated. In a separate operation, the troops, as stated in the twitter account, conducting routine patrols in Miyande Village, Takum Local Council of Taraba State, intercepted two terrorist suspects transporting an A utomatic rifle concealed under a motorcycle seat.
The vigilant troops, they said, seized an AK- 47 Rifle, ammunition and the motorcycle.
Additionally, troops swiftly responded to a distress call in Zaki- Biam Town, Benue State, thwarting a kidnapping attempt.
During the operation, one kidnapper was neutralised in a shootout, and a Beretta Pistol with ammunition was recovered.
These successful operations, they said, highli ghted the Nigerian Army’s steadfast commitment to combating terrorism and insurgency , ensuring the security of the nation.
The Army urged the public to continue to support the efforts of the troops as they carry out their missions.