Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a coordinated ambush operation along bandit crossing routes within the Adankolo Forest Reserve in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The operation, carried out under Operation TIGER PAW II, also led to the recovery of arms, ammunition and other items believed to belong to the fleeing criminals.
The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement, saying troops acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected terrorists within the area.
According to him, troops of the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point in the early hours of Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He explained that the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, during which one terrorist was killed while others escaped into the surrounding bush with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered after the encounter included two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated pistol, six magazines and 145 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other recovered items were a camouflage bandolier, one Honda motorcycle, Diclofenac medication, three mobile phones, three power banks and the sum of ₦62,900.
Lt. Abdullahi stated that troops were currently combing the forest to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
He added that the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to deny terrorists freedom of movement and strengthen security across Kogi State and neighbouring areas.
