Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Military have intensified operations towards terrorist parts in Kogi state, intercepting suspected logistics couriers and recovering a big cache of ammunition in separate operations.
A press release issued Monday by Performing Assistant Director, Military Public Relations, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, mentioned the operations had been carried out over a three-month interval as a part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist provide networks inside the brigade’s space of duty.
“In one of many operations performed on March 29, 2026, alongside the Jamata–Owara Highway in Lokoja native authorities space, troops intercepted a suspected courier driving a motorbike.
“A search of the bike revealed a specifically modified compartment used to hide ammunition and different objects. Preliminary investigations linked the suspect to recognized terrorist parts, prompting follow-up operations by the troops,” he mentioned.
The assertion additional mentioned that troops had earlier apprehended a high-profile ammunition courier, recognized as Mathew Elisha, also called “Nasara,” who had been on safety watch lists.
In a associated growth, the assertion mentioned troops performing on credible intelligence on April 20, 2026, mounted a snap checkpoint at Oshokoshoko alongside the Obajana–Kabba Highway, additionally in Lokoja native authorities space.
The assertion mentioned throughout the operation, a Toyota bus travelling from Makurdi to Obajana was intercepted, resulting in the arrest of two suspected terrorist couriers, Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi.
“An intensive search of the automobile led to the restoration of 314 rounds of seven.62mm (Particular) ammunition and three AK-47 rifle magazines hid behind the driving force’s seat,” he mentioned.