TROOPS NEUTRALISE SUSPECTED TERRORIST, RECOVER ARMS IN KOGI FOREST OPERATION
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist during a coordinated ambush operation in the Adankolo Forest Reserve area of Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State.
The operation, carried out by troops under Operation TIGER PAW II, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists within the forest and adjoining communities.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Hassan Abdullahi.
According to the statement, troops from the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point in the early hours of Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The soldiers reportedly engaged the suspects in a gun battle after making contact with them, resulting in the death of one suspected terrorist, while others escaped with gunshot wounds into the surrounding bush.
The Army said several weapons and items were recovered during the operation, including two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated pistol, six magazines, and 145 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other recovered items included a camouflage bandolier, a Honda motorcycle, Diclofenac medication, three mobile phones, three power banks, and a cash sum of N62,900.
The military noted that the operation forms part of sustained efforts by the 12 Brigade to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and strengthen security across Kogi State and neighbouring areas.
The statement added that troops are currently combing the forest and surrounding communities in pursuit of the fleeing suspects.
The latest operation comes amid intensified military offensives against terrorists and armed groups across parts of the country.
On Saturday, troops of Operation HADIN KAI reportedly neutralised scores of suspected ISWAP terrorists during a coordinated attack on the Headquarters of the 27 Brigade in Buni Gari, Yobe State.
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