Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist, Courier in Kogi

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 12 Brigade have arrested two suspected terrorists, including an alleged terrorist courier linked to kidnapping activities along the Okene–Auchi road in Kogi State.

The suspects were apprehended at about 1:15 p.m. on August 23, 2026, around the Okene axis of Okene Local Government Area, following an intelligence report on the movement of suspected terrorist elements.

According to security sources, one of the suspects was allegedly involved in kidnapping operations along the Okene–Auchi road and adjoining areas.

Troops recovered two mobile phones with charging cords, a power bank, four litres of palm oil, portions of cow meat, clothing and ₦901,080 in cash from the suspects.

The suspects and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Security sources said the arrests provide an opportunity to investigate the logistics and support networks sustaining criminal activities along the Okene–Auchi corridor.

The military is expected to intensify intelligence-led operations in the area to identify other members of the suspected network and disrupt their movement and supply channels.

Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist, Courier in Kogi

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack, Recover AK-47 and Communication Devices in Niger

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on their position at Dekara in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The attack occurred at about 8:24 a.m. on August 23, 2026, when suspected terrorists engaged troops deployed in the area.

The troops responded and successfully repelled the attackers, forcing them to withdraw towards the surrounding forest.

During subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Security personnel also recovered six motorcycles, 49 mobile phones, nine batteries and 10 memory cards reportedly abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.

Drone surveillance subsequently captured two suspected injured terrorists being evacuated on motorcycles towards the Kainji Lake National Park.

Troops have continued to dominate the area and maintain pressure on the fleeing terrorists to deny them freedom of action and prevent them from regrouping.

The recovery of the weapons and communication devices is expected to provide valuable intelligence for ongoing operations, particularly in identifying terrorist networks, their communication channels and movement corridors around the Kainji Lake National Park.

The operation comes amid intensified security efforts to prevent terrorist elements from exploiting the forested areas along the Nigeria–Benin border as safe havens and mobility corridors.

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack, Recover AK-47 and Communication Devices in Niger

Troops Recover Abandoned Boxer Motorcycle in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have recovered an abandoned Boxer motorcycle after intercepting two suspected individuals along a road in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 9:20 p.m. on August 23, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, deployed at Kudedu, observed two suspicious men with a motorcycle near a bush along the Federe axis.

Upon approaching the location, the suspects reportedly abandoned the motorcycle and fled into the surrounding bush.

The troops conducted a search of the area but were unable to establish contact with the fleeing suspects.

The abandoned Boxer motorcycle was subsequently recovered and taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The recovery forms part of ongoing night patrol and surveillance operations by troops to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and prevent attacks in vulnerable communities across the Plateau operational area.

Troops Recover Abandoned Boxer Motorcycle in Plateau