Nigeria Army Neutralises Terrorist Kingpin

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigerian Army recorded a significant operational successes across the country when it neutralised a notorious terrorist Commander, arrested criminal suspects, and recovered assorted weapons in its ongoing operations.

Giving an account of its successful nationwide Operations, Lt. Col. Apollonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations Officer, said that on 7th August 2025, troops of 3 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base Rann Kala in Balge Local Government Area of Borno State repelled an attack by ISWAP/JAS terrorists.

Anele said during exploitation at first light, troops discovered the corpses of three terrorists, including their top commander, identified as Amirul Fiya (aka Abu Nazir).

Blood trails at the scene indicated other terrorists escaped with injuries.

The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, an unexploded ordnance, two rocket-propelled grenades, and other items.

In a follow-up operation on 9 August, troops in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force/Hybrid Force discovered another terrorist’s corpse and recovered one QJC 88-barrel gun, one AA gun tripod, 20 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition, a backpack, and a bicycle.

In Zamfara State, on 8th August 2025, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 2 responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities along  Gusau–Kaura Namoda road in Unguwar Sariki Musulmi, Kaura Namoda LGA.

The swift response forced the terrorists to flee, leading to the rescue of two kidnapped victims who have since been reunited with their families.

Similarly, in Ebonyi State on 9th August 2025, troops of 24 Special Engineer Regiment intervened in a communal crisis between Iyimagwu and Ekpomaka communities in Ikwo LGA. The troops came under fire from an abandoned building and responded decisively, neutralising one armed criminal.

The operation yielded to the recovery of one G3 rifle, 50 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 16 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and four hand grenades.

These successes underscore the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to defend the nation’s sovereignty, protect law-abiding citizens, and deny criminal elements the freedom to operate. The Army remains committed to sustaining aggressive operations in synergy with other security agencies to ensure lasting peace and security across Nigeria, she said.