Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade Neutralise Two Suspected Terrorists, Recover Weapons In Ondo State

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Auga Akoko in Akoko North East local government area of Ondo state.

The operation conducted along the Akunnu–Auga road, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminal elements within the area.

During the encounter, the troops’ superior firepower led to the neutralization of two of the suspects, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.

Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 61 rounds of ammunition, three mobile phones, a jackknife, a torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms, and the sum of ₦39,000, among other personal effects.

The Brigade stated that the operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and ensure the protection of lives and property in Ondo state.