Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the North-Central region.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the development was contained in an operational report released on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to the report, the operations were carried out under various internal security missions, including Operation MESA and Operation WHIRL STROKE.
In the FCT, troops of 176 Guards Battalion, operating under Operation MESA, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser tracking team, intercepted two suspected terrorists at a snap checkpoint in Abaji.
The report said the suspects were arrested while travelling in a commercial vehicle from Kaduna to Asaba.
It added that the suspects had been taken into custody for further investigation.
In Benue State, troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested two suspected terrorists in Gwer West Local Government Area.
The troops also recovered two motorcycles during the operation.
Six Arrested In Nasarawa
The report added that further operations in Nasarawa State led to the arrest of six suspected terrorists and drug peddlers in the Karshi area of Karu Local Government Area.
It said the arrests followed actionable intelligence.
According to the report, troops recovered a locally fabricated pistol, cartridges and other items from the suspects, who are currently in custody.
The Army said troops also recorded successes in anti-kidnapping operations in Benue State.
The report stated, “Troops also recorded successes in anti-kidnapping operations in Benue, where swift response to distress calls forced kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.
“At Mbakange in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, one kidnapped victim was rescued and handed over to the police, while two others were freed during a separate operation in Agidi, Konshisha Local Government Area.”
The Army said its troops remained focused on sustaining efforts to dismantle criminal networks and improve security across the country.