The Nigerian Army says a total of 24 family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to troops in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The information is contained in an operational report made available on Saturday.

The report indicated that the terrorists’ family members surrendered at about 4 p.m. on Thursday to troops of 112 Task Force Battalion.

It added that the group fled the Gasuwa and Yaganari terrorist enclaves following clashes between rival factions within the terrorist organisation.

It noted that the surrendered family members had been profiled and documented by the troops for further action.

It added that troops of 212 Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), in another operation, apprehended two suspects during a raid in Bewac general area.

The report added that the operation was conducted along Al-Ansar University Road in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council based on human intelligence about suspected terrorist activities.

“Troops arrested one suspect in possession of a magazine loaded with 35 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

“The suspect claimed he received the magazine and ammunition from another civilian, who was subsequently arrested by the troops.

“A mobile phone was recovered from the second suspect, while both suspects and exhibits remained in military custody for further investigation,” it said.

The report also revealed that troops of 25 Military Intelligence Regiment and CJTF arrested a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier and informant in Kekura, Damboa Local GovernmentArea.

It added that the suspect was arrested at his residence following intelligence linking him to the supply of food items and mobile phones to terrorist camps.

“Meanwhile, troops of Operation Fansan  Yamma foiled a kidnapping incident at Jurawa Village in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“The troops responded to a distress call after a female resident was abducted by suspected kidnappers at about 10 p.m. on Thursday.”

The report noted that locals killed and mutilated the corpses of five suspected kidnappers before troops arrived, while other terrorists fled after abandoning their victim.

Troops, therefore, warned residents against taking the law into their hands and assured them of continued efforts to protect law-abiding citizens.

In Plateau State, report said troops of Operation Enduring Peace recovered an AK-47 rifle after arresting a woman attempting to flee with two magazines.

It said the troops raided Kisayi and Dogon Daji settlements in the Bassa Local Government Area following intelligence on the kidnapping of a civilian.

According to the report, further searches led to recovery of a locally fabricated firearm, three mobile phones and a military jungle hat from another residence.

It stated, “In another operation, troops recovered 20 rustled cattle at Dila Village in Pankshin Local Government Area after engaging suspected rustlers, who fled the area. The recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to their owner.”

In the South-South, the report said the troops of the Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe arrested three suspected cultists over alleged murder in the Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.

It added that suspects were arrested during a raid on Sunfit Hotel, Owhelogbo, and handed over to the Nigeria Police for further action.

“Also in Rivers, troops arrested two suspects conveying about 125 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil in sack bags.

“The suspects were apprehended at Ebocha general area of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area during a patrol by troops of CIB VIII.

“The suspects remained in custody, while the recovered products were handled in line with the mandate of Operation Delta Safe,” the report added.

(NAN)

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has accepted his appointment as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections.

In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, the Zamfara West senator expressed deep gratitude and seriousness over the responsibility.

“I accept this responsibility with deep gratitude and full seriousness. My sincere thanks go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party for the trust placed in me, and to our party leadership for the confidence. I do not take it lightly,” Yari said.

He described the campaign as more than an election, calling it “a conversation with the Nigerian people in every state, every language, every faith about the future we are building together.”

Yari pledged that the campaign would be conducted with discipline, unity, and respect for all, saying that work would begin immediately and that there is a place for everyone.

To Nigerians of every political leaning, he urged a choice of progress over division, adding that the party would earn public confidence through its record rather than noise.

“By the grace of God, and with the effort of us all, we will deliver victory in January 2027,” he concluded.