Nigerian Army Neutralizes Suspects, Seizes Ammo in Kaduna and Kogi

Nigerian Army troops neutralized two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons in an ambush operation in Kaduna State, while in a separate effort, forces intercepted logistics couriers carrying ammunition in Kogi State, as part of ongoing counterterrorism initiatives across central Nigeria.

The Kaduna operation occurred on Tuesday in the Doruwa Babuje area, following intelligence on the movement of armed criminals linked to robberies and sexual violence against residents. Troops from the Nigerian Army set up an ambush near the Marit general area and engaged the suspects as they approached. The forces killed two armed individuals, while others escaped into the surrounding terrain. Recovered items included a locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jack knife, and a mobile phone. Army personnel remained positioned in the Marit and Lajam villages, conducting patrols to pursue the fleeing suspects. An operational report released Wednesday in Abuja described the action as a key step in reducing criminal activities and bolstering local security.

In Kogi State, troops of the 12 Brigade conducted intelligence-driven operations over the past three months...