Nigeria: Army apprehend 10 terror suspects in North-Central

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The Nigerian Army has made significant strides in its internal security operations, arresting 10 suspected terrorists and rescuing three kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the Federal Capital Territory and North-Central region.

According to an operational report, troops of 176 Guards Battalion, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) tracking team, intercepted and arrested two suspected terrorists at a snap checkpoint in Abaji, FCT. The suspects were apprehended while transiting in a commercial vehicle en route from Kaduna to Asaba.

In Benue, troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered two motorcycles during operations in Gwer West Local Government Area. Further operations in Nasarawa State led to the arrest of six suspected terrorists and drug peddlers in Karshi area of Karu Local Government Area.

The army also recorded successes in anti-kidnapping operations in Benue, where swift response to distress calls forced kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee. One kidnapped victim was rescued and handed over to the police, while two others were freed during a separate operation in Agidi, Konshisha Local Government Area.

The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and enhancing security across the nation.