The troops, throughout the operation, additionally recovered three rocket-propelled grenade bombs, 33 bikes and ammunition in the state.
The Army, in an announcement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 18 Brigade, Captain Adebayo Adewumi, on Friday, defined, “The first operation was performed on Thursday, November 5, 2026, following intelligence in regards to the motion of terrorists from Mashegu Local Government Area in direction of (*16*) Nagwamatse in Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.”
The assertion defined that the troops made contact with the criminals, neutralising an unconfirmed quantity and rescuing 16 victims.
The operation, based on the assertion, led to the restoration of two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, three RPG high-explosive anti-personnel bombs, 33 bikes, assorted ammunition and ₦4,105,000 in money.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the assertion defined that troops intercepted terrorists transferring from Makuku Village in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State in direction of Tungan Kawo in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to the assertion, the troops engaged the criminals in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat into the encompassing forest with various levels of gunshot wounds.
Adewumi acknowledged {that a} subsequent search of the world led to the restoration of 5 bikes, a cell phone, ₦644,300, and different sundry objects, saying that the 16 rescued victims have acquired first support and have been handed over to the suitable authorities for reunification with their households, whereas recovered objects stay in navy custody for additional motion.
The Commander, 18 Brigade, recommended the troops for his or her gallantry, resilience and dedication to responsibility, urging them to maintain the operational momentum and intensify efforts to rid the brigade’s space of duty of legal components.
The assertion added that the operations demonstrated the influence of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing growth on its skill to deal with safety threats.
It stated the successes underscore the rising operational capability of the Nigerian Army via the growth of its formations, enhanced presence and improved skill to reply swiftly to safety threats, defend communities and disrupt the logistics and actions of legal networks.
