The Nigerian Military has recorded a serious success in its ongoing marketing campaign towards terrorism and violent extremism with the arrest of a infamous rebel chief, Idris Idris, popularly often known as Babawo Badoo, alongside 37 different felony suspects throughout coordinated operations throughout the nation.
In keeping with a prime supply on the Military Headquarters who spoke to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, the operations additionally led to the rescue of 15 kidnapped victims and the restoration of a number of weapons, ammunition, and logistics objects.
The supply described Babawo Badoo because the mastermind behind quite a few lethal assaults and abductions throughout the North Central area.
“He was arrested on October 20 by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE at Lugere Village in Barkin Ladi Native Authorities Space of Plateau State. The arrest adopted credible intelligence that led to the restoration of an AK-47 rifle, {a magazine} loaded with 10 rounds of seven.62mm ammunition, a cell phone, and ₦12,000,” the supply revealed.
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, working with the Nigerian Police and members of the Civilian Joint Activity Drive, additionally raided a felony hideout at Saya Village in Bassa Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, resulting in the arrest of 19 extra suspects at present below investigation.
Within the North East, troops below Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Division of State Companies (DSS), apprehended an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah (JAS) terrorist informant who allegedly served as a ransom collector in Borno State.
“Troops additionally ambushed and neutralised two terrorists at Ngirbuwa Village in Gujba Native Authorities Space of Yobe State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and three magazines,” the supply added.
The Military additionally confirmed the arrest of six suspected terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers in Borno and Yobe States. Gadgets recovered included 33 jerrycans of petrol, meals provides, cell phones, and pretend identification playing cards of the Lake Chad Fishermen Affiliation used to hide illicit actions.
A number of victims who escaped from terrorist enclaves in Kukawa, Borno State, have been reportedly rescued throughout intensified air and floor bombardments and have since acquired medical consideration.
In separate operations throughout Benue, Nasarawa, and Kaduna States, troops of Operations WHIRL STROKE and ENDURING PEACE intensified clearance missions focusing on bandit camps and felony hideouts.
“Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade in Imo State additionally arrested a suspected member of the Indigenous Folks of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Japanese Safety Community (ESN), discovered with a domestically made pistol and stay cartridges,” the supply mentioned.
In the meantime, troops of the 7 Guards Battalion within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) intercepted 5 unlawful immigrants of Chadian, Cameroonian, and Nigerien origin, whereas ten kidnapped victims have been rescued in separate incidents in Kwara, Katsina, and Plateau States.
The Chief of Military Employees, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, recommended the troops for his or her operational effectivity and professionalism, urging them to maintain the momentum within the combat towards felony components nationwide.