By Zara Maisango
In a significant boost to national security, Nigerian troops have achieved a series of successful operations across the country, recovering a large cache of weapons and ammunition and neutralizing several key terrorist leaders. Over the past month, the military recovered 391 weapons and a staggering 15,234 rounds of ammunition. The recovered arms include 208 AK-47 rifles, 54 locally fabricated guns, 53 dane guns, 36 pump-action guns, and 10,452 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Additionally, the troops seized 1,991 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 293 cartridges, 42 assorted arms, and 2,498 assorted ammunition.
The operations also saw the elimination of high-profile terrorist leaders in different regions of the country. In the North-East, among those neutralized were Munir Arika, Sani Dilla (also known as Dan Hausawan Jibilarram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, Bakoura Araina Chikin, Dungusu, Abu Darda, and Abu Rijab. Similarly, in the North-West, terrorist leaders such as Kachalla Dan Ali Garin Fadama, Kachalla Dan Mani Na Inna, Kachalla Basiru Zakariyya, Sani Baka Tsine, Inusa Zangon Kuzi, Ibrahim, Tukur, and Kamilu Buzaru were also taken out of action.
These ongoing military operations have significantly weakened the capabilities of terror groups across the nation. By denying them the opportunity to regroup and carry out major offensives, the Nigerian military continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining peace and security in the region.
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