Troops neutralise terrorist, arrest another, recover AK-47 in Yobe

Troops of the Nigerian Army person neutralised 1 terrorist, apprehended different and recovered an AK-47 firearm during an intelligence-led cognition successful Geidam, Yobe State.

In a connection issued by the Army connected Monday, it said the cognition took spot connected October 5, 2026, astatine Abakuradi Village successful Geidam Local Government Area, pursuing credible quality connected the question of violent elements successful the area.

According to the statement, troops of 159 Battalion, successful conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), swiftly mobilised to the determination and made interaction with the terrorists.

“During the ensuing encounter, troops neutralised 1 violent and apprehended another, portion respective others fled the country with suspected gunshot wounds.

“Exploitation of the country led to the betterment of 1 AK-47 firearm and 1 magazine”, the connection added.

It besides said troops were presently exploiting the country and pursuing the fleeing terrorists to forestall their regrouping oregon further transgression activities successful the area.

“The palmy cognition underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations, accelerated unit effect and sustained collaboration with section information stakeholders successful disrupting violent activities”, the Army said.

It reiterated its resoluteness to su...