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Troops arrest 199 criminals, neutralise several terrorists 

Adepegba Abioye by Adepegba Abioye
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested   199 suspected criminals and neutralised several terrorists in its counterterrorism and inter security operations nationwide.

The Army headquarters said the step was achieved through coordinated and sustained synergy with sister security agencies, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and local vigilante groups.

An inside source, revealed that the operations led to the dismantling of key criminal networks, recovery of arms and ammunition, and the seizure of illicit funds, stolen petroleum products, and digital crime tools.

The source said, in Borno State the troops of 202 Battalion, operating alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), staged a successful ambush in the Bama axis, eliminated a suspected logistics courier for ISWAP/JAS terrorists.

Items recovered include a bicycle and vital mechanical parts suspected to be used in enemy supply operations.

The source also revealed that in Sokoto State, operatives from the 8 Division Garrison Strike Team disrupted drug trafficking networks near Giginya Cantonment and Raymond Village.

It said the sting operation led to the arrest of four individuals and confiscation of narcotics, two motorcycles, a vehicle, ₦185,000 in cash, ATM cards, mobile phones, and a point-of-sale machine.

In Katsina State, the troops of 17 Brigade repelled a deadly ambush on a Nigerian Police convoy in Malumfashi in a sharp military intervention.

During the counter-assault, security forces recovered a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and apprehended a notorious terrorist kingpin, Muhammadu Hamisu, popularly known as Mamiyo, in possession of a motorcycle and communication devices.

“In Kogi State the troops working in tandem with the ONSA Hybrid Forces apprehended a suspected kidnapper with alleged ties to a known insurgent leader active in Yagba East Local Government Area.

“In Edo State soldiers of 322 Artillery Regiment launched a surprise raid on criminal hideouts within EMU Forest.

“A major suspect was captured, and troops recovered a double-barrel gun, fabricated pistol, 24 mobile phones, live cartridges, several motorcycles, and over ₦500,000 in cash.

“In the Federal Capital Territory, the vigilant troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, alongside ONSA Quick Response Teams, apprehended three extremist informants during a snap checkpoint operation along the Lokoja-Abaji corridor,” the source disclosed.

He added that in Plateau State, under Operation Safe Haven, security forces apprehended a wanted cattle rustler, Zaki Kabiru, and another suspect implicated in a recent killing in Mangu Local Government Area.

“These are significant milestones in efforts to restore peace and security in the troubled region.

“One of the most consequential operations took place in Delta State where troops of 3 Battalion stormed a cybercrime training hub in Warri.

“The operation led to the arrest of 183 suspected internet fraudsters and the seizure of 274 laptops, 87 mobile phones, and other digital devices used in online scams.

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