The Nigerian Army says it arrested 10 suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnap victims in coordinated operations across the Federal Capital Territory and North-Central region.

This was announced in an operational report on Wednesday.

In the FCT under Operation MESA, reports said troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser tracking team, intercepted and arrested two suspected terrorists at a snap checkpoint in Abaji.

It added that the suspects were apprehended while transiting in a commercial vehicle en route to Kaduna from Asaba.

The reports said the suspects have been taken into custody for further investigation.

In Benue, troops conducting fighting patrols under Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered two motorcycles during operations in Gwer West LGA.

According to the report, further operations in Nasarawa led to the arrest of six suspected terrorists and drug peddlers in the Karshi area of Karu LGA.

It explained that the arrests followed actionable intelligence. According to the statement, the troops recovered a locally fabricated pistol, cartridges and other items, and the suspects are currently in custody.

“Troops also recorded successes in anti-kidnapping operations in Benue, where swift response to distress calls forced kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee.

“At Mbakange in Katsina-Ala local government area, one kidnapped victim was rescued and handed over to the police, while two others were freed during a separate operation in Agidi, Konshisha local government area,” it said.

The army said the troops had remained focused with sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across the nation.

(NAN)