By Abu-Faisal Haruna
Nigerian Army troops have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Sambisa Forest, Borno State.
The discovery was made during the ongoing counter-terrorist operation, Operation Desert Sanity II, when troops invaded the Ukuba camp on May 13.
The armory contained many weapons and ammunition, including anti-aircraft guns, AK 47 rifles, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) making materials.
This discovery comes almost two weeks after the troops raided the same camp and recovered several weapons and a Hilux vehicle mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun.
Nigerian Army troops discovered a cache of weapons concealed in hidden dug pits by the terrorist group ISWAP, according to intelligence sources.
Experts revealed that the recovered weapons included several variants of Rocket Propelled Grenade Tubes, SMG Rifle, Double Barrel guns, 50 hand grenade bombs, 5 SMK bombs, and other dangerous weapons. The troops also recovered Non-electric detonators, IEDs-making materials, prepared IEDs, and canister bombs.
One terrorist was neutralized, and one AK47 rifle and other items were recovered. Troops successfully evacuated the arms, and their morale and fighting spirit were boosted.
The Nigerian Army’s counter-terrorist operations have weakened the militants’ ability to carry out their activities. Operation Desert-lake-mountain II, which started on April 27, has steadily progressed in the Sambisa-Timbuktu Triangle and Lake Chad shores.
Troops have killed scores of militants and forced others to flee. Recent successful operations have cleared terrorist hideouts, including Garno, Alafa, Alafa D, Garin Doctor, Njumia, Izzah, Farisu, Somalia, Ukuba, Garin Glucose, Garin Ba’aba, and Bula Abu Amir, dealing a massive blow to their activities.
The Nigerian Army’s successful recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition from ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa Forest, plus clearance of several terrorist hideouts, has boosted troops’ morale and fighting spirit.
The Army’s commitment to ensuring citizens’ safety and security is evident. These victories are commendable, and the people of Nigeria appreciate the Army’s dedication, bravery, and unwavering commitment to ending insurgency in the country.
Reporting on the same development earlier, Zagazola Makama, a popular commentator on the ongoing insecurity in the Lake Chad region, said Nigeria troops have been “making steady inroads as ground and air support continue to sustain pressure on the terrorists.
“The troops have killed scores of militants, while many others have been forced to flee.”
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