Nigerian Army troops in a decisive blow to insurgency, have launched aggressive clearance operations in Niger State, dismantling terrorist hideouts and recovering key assets in a fierce confrontation with armed insurgents.
The operation targeted the notorious Dakwala and Chikuba forests, long identified as strongholds for terrorists and kidnappers. Troops unleashed a sweeping mission, engaging the insurgents in a battle that showcased their superior firepower. “The insurgents, unable to withstand the superior firepower of the troops, fled deep into the forest, abandoning their logistics,” a security source confirmed.
A thorough search of the area yielded three motorcycles, vital tools used by the terrorists for mobility and orchestrating hit-and-run attacks. The troops wasted no time in demolishing all terrorist camps and structures, a move hailed as a significant setback to the insurgents’ operations. “Troops subsequently demolished all terrorist camps and structures in the area, further crippling their operations,” the source added.
Security officials disclosed that the operation was strategically designed to thwart terrorist regrouping and sever their logistics supply chain. The mission forms part of broader counterterrorism efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability across Niger State, a region plagued by banditry and kidnappings.
The successful offensive underscores the military’s resolve to neutralize threats and reclaim territories from criminal elements, offering renewed hope to residents yearning for security.