Army destroys terrorist hideout, recovers weapons in Anambra
Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have destroyed a terrorist hideout in Anambra State and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition during an operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the region. In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Friday, the operation, carried out by Read More:…
The Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, has successfully destroyed a terrorist hideout in Anambra State, recovering a significant cache of weapons and ammunition in the process. The operation, carried out by troops from 185 Battalion in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group, targeted criminal networks in the region after the abduction of three individuals near the Osakwa General Area in Ihiala Local Government Area.
Upon the completion of the operation, the Nigerian Army reported the rescue of the victims and the seizure of various weapons, including two AK-47 rifles, three pump-action guns, and three locally fabricated Dane guns, alongside ammunition, improvised explosive device materials, and other suspicious items. This successful mission underscores the ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to dismantle terrorist and criminal networks and maintain security across the South East.
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