In a remarkable display of bravery, Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with hybrid force elements, have effectively eradicated 8 Boko Haram (BHT)/ ISWAP terrorists at Ukuba, a notorious terrorist stronghold within Sambisa Forest.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed that the operation, conducted on Sunday, March 10, 2024, involved a fierce engagement that inflicted significant casualties on the terrorist group, compelling them to retreat and abandon their base in disarray. A meticulous search of the captured camp by the valiant troops led to the recovery of 5 locally manufactured double-barrel guns, 2 motorbikes, and assorted provisions belonging to the terrorists.
Simultaneously, in a separate clearance operation on the same day in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, troops cleared Dan Birgima, Ungwan Noma, Katoge, and Pauwa Villages. During this operation, troops engaged and neutralized 2 insurgents in combat, and confiscated 3 AK-47 Rifles, 8 Magazines, 57 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 3 Baofeng Radio sets, 12 Baofeng Radio Chargers, and one Bandolier. Furthermore, the troops successfully rescued a civilian who had been held captive by the insurgents for several days. Additionally, two motorbikes and makeshift structures within the insurgents’ camp were destroyed by the troops.
In another operation, troops cleared Dandalla, Madada, Dogon Karfe, Hayi, Gobirawan, and Kango Kuyambana villages in Gusau and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. During the engagement with the insurgents, troops neutralized 2 of them and recovered one AK-47 rifle, 3 fabricated guns, 2 rounds of Anti-Aircraft ammunition, one motorbike, and 2 solar panels.
Meanwhile, in South Eastern Nigeria, troops successfully raided and dismantled an illegal arms production facility operated by IPOB/ESN Fighters located between Ekoli Edda and Amagwu Ohafia communities in Abia and Ebonyi States respectively. This dissidents’ camp, utilized for manufacturing firearms and ammunition, was fortified with fire trenches, sandbag parapets, and powered by a 15 KVA Generator. The vigilant troops seized 2 fabricated AK-47 rifles, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb, 2 IPOB/ESN flags, as well as welding and filing machines from the factory.
Nwachukwu emphasized that these successful operations underscore the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to addressing the nation’s security challenges and enhancing safety and security. The public is urged to continue supporting the Nigerian Army, sister services, and other security agencies in the ongoing fight against the nation’s adversaries.
