Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army under Operation Bugun Karkanda lll said it has dislodged armed terrorists from Mansur Village and surrounding settlements in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and restoring control to government forces.

The army described the operation as “a major breakthrough“.

It said the operation targeted flash points where non-state actors had attempted to impose dominance, significantly degrading their capabilities and disrupting criminal networks in the vulnerable region.

It said the operation forms part of intensified efforts to safeguard residents and enable the return of normal life, following its formal launch by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Folusho Oyinlola.

In a statement issued on Thursday to newsmen in Jos, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 3 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olumide Victor Olukoya, said the troops executed a deliberate and well-coordinated advance into identified terrorist positions.

The statement said, “Following a deliberate and well-coordinated offensive, troops of 3 Division rapidly advanced into identified flash points, establishing dominance over key areas and successfully dislodging armed terrorists who had attempted to assert control over Mansur Village,” the statement read.

“A thorough clearance of the village led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, further weakening the terrorists’ operational capacity.”

“Troops have since consolidated gains and intensified aggressive fighting patrols alongside confidence-building patrols across Alkaleri LGA to sustain presence, maintain law and order, and prevent resurgence.

“The renewed military posture has yielded tangible results: disrupting criminal elements, rebuilding public confidence, and creating a safer environment for citizens to resume socio-economic activities without fear,” he added. (Daily Trust)