Nigerian troops have destroyed a suspected kidnappers' camp and recovered 1000 rounds of ammunition, six motorcycles, and other items during a raid in Edimogbo Forest, Kogi State. The operation was conducted by troops of 21 Battalion, Quick Reaction Force (QRF), under Operation Whirl Stroke, Sector 3. The troops mobilized to the location through Ejule, Alloma, and Ofabo on Monday.
The operation followed intelligence on the presence of suspected kidnappers in the forest. The suspected kidnappers sighted the advancing troops and fired a shot to alert other members of the gang before fleeing into the forest. The troops pursued the fleeing suspects but made no further contact with them.
The troops subsequently destroyed the gang's camp and recovered 1000 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 ammunition, seven bandoliers, two shovels, and a hand pump. Other items recovered include a mobile phone, a Glo modem, two packets of soap, a jerrycan of petrol, shoes, clothes, and six Daylong motorcycles.
According to the operational report, the troops expended 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the operation. The report added that the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remained high. The troops' ability to recover a large cache of ammunition and other items suggests that the suspected kidnappers were well-equipped.
The recovery of the motorcycles and other items suggests that the suspected kidnappers were using them to facilitate their operations. The destruction of their camp and the recovery of their equipment are likely to disrupt their activities. The operation is part of a broader effort to combat kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in the region.
The Nigerian Army has been conducting operations in various parts of the country to combat insecurity, including kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. The operation in Edimogbo Forest is part of these efforts. The army has reported several successes in recent weeks, including the rescue of kidnapped victims and the killing of terrorists.
The operation in Kogi State is a significant development in the fight against kidnapping and other forms of insecurity in the region. The Nigerian Army's efforts to combat insecurity are ongoing, and the recovery of the ammunition and motorcycles is a boost to their operations. The army's morale and fighting efficiency remain high, according to the report.
Key points
- Troops recover 1000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles in a raid on a suspected kidnappers' camp in Edimogbo Forest, Kogi State.
- The operation was conducted by troops of 21 Battalion, Quick Reaction Force (QRF), under Operation Whirl Stroke, Sector 3.
- The suspected kidnappers fled the scene, but the troops destroyed their camp and recovered a large cache of equipment.
