Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded coordinated operational gains across multiple theatres within 24 hours, disrupting terrorist logistics networks, engaging hostile elements, and sustaining pressure on criminal enclaves nationwide.
The operations conducted across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South regions, reflect intensified intelligence-driven actions targeting supply chains, mobility corridors, and support structures of armed groups.
In the North-East Theatre, troops of 192 Battalion executed a successful ambush on ISWAP/JAS elements around Kuranabassa Village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, forcing a withdrawal towards the Mandara Mountains.
Recovered items include one AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition, an AK-47 rifle top cover, and other materials.
Terrorist Logistics
In a related operation, troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted three vehicles along the Yunusari–Bukarti–Kala/Gamari axis carrying suspected terrorist logistics.
Five suspects were arrested, with recovered items including solar panels, water pumping machines, construction materials, mobile phones, and cash.
In Kogi State, troops of 12 Brigade mounted a snap checkpoint along the Obajana–Kabba road, intercepting a vehicle conveying suspected logistics couriers.
Two suspects were arrested, while troops recovered 314 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, three AK-47 magazines, mobile phones, and identification documents.
Troops of 17 Brigade conducted offensive clearance operations across Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State, destroying terrorist life-support structures in multiple villages, including Gidan Mai-Gona, Gidan Dangodo, Sabongari Nagalawa, Kurna Dogon Tsamiya, Gidan Karo, and Gidan Lawal Natapi.
Medical Evacuation
In Plateau State, troops under Operation ENDURING PEACE responded to distress calls and rescued 12 civilians trapped by insurgents, while injured victims received immediate medical evacuation.
Illegally Refined Petroleum
In Rivers State, troops operating in the South-South discovered and secured approximately 3,250 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products along Refinery Road in Eleme Local Government Area.
In Taraba State, troops of 114 Battalion arrested nine suspected terrorist informants linked to a known criminal kingpin and dismantled identified coordination hideouts.
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining operational momentum while urging the public to provide credible and timely intelligence to support ongoing security efforts.