The Nigerian Army arrested Lance Corporal Saifullahi Garba (14NA/72/15972) in Marte, Borno State, for allegedly supplying terrorists with 711 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition amassed during clearance operations, a source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
According to the source, preliminary findings showed that the soldier had been accumulating the ammunition from clearance operations with the intent of supplying terrorists.
The soldier has been handed over for further action.
In other operations, troops in Bama intercepted terrorists’ logistics, recovering 379 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
In Borno and Yobe, ambush operations led to one terrorist being neutralised, with two AK-47 rifles, 11 rounds of ammunition, and other items recovered.
In Nasarawa, troops rescued eight kidnap victims, including three additional victims, while Operation Whirl Stroke in Taraba recovered 579 rustled cattle and two AK-47 rifles from armed herdsmen.
In Rivers, Operation Delta Safe arrested 10 armed suspects disguised in OSPAC uniforms, seizing five pump-action rifles, locally made guns, charms, mobile phones, and N1.7 million in cash.
A separate raid in Ahoada East neutralised two cult leaders.
“These operations reflect the army’s commitment to curbing terrorism, criminality, and internal betrayal,” the source stated.
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