Kogi Offensive: Nigerian Army Strikes Deep, Overruns Terrorist Camp, Seizes Arms in Strategic Victory
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Reported by Afilawos Magana Sur, Investigative Journalist.
KOGI STATE — Nigerian Army forces have achieved a significant tactical milestone in the North Central region, successfully overrunning a key terrorist encampment in Kogi State under Operation IGBO IDANU I, the military confirmed Wednesday. The offensive dealt a decisive blow to an entrenched outlaw network linked to known terror figures, as troops navigated dense forests and challenging riverine terrain to dismantle the camp and recover substantial arms and ammunition. TheCable +1 According to an official statement released on the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms and corroborated by multiple reputable outlets, soldiers of the 12 Brigade, under the command of Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi, advanced through rugged forestland despite severe obstacles — including felled trees, marshy ground, and multiple water barriers — to reach the terrorists’ stronghold. Trending News +1 Military sources report that the camp was found largely deserted as insurgents fled at the sight of advancing troops. A systematic search and exploitation of the objective uncovered eight boxes of 7.62 x 54 linked ammunition — each containing bandoliers of 250 rounds — and a cache of high-velocity grenades, significantly degrading the adversaries’ logistical capacity. TheCableFollowing the clearance, troops destroyed and set fire to the camp to prevent its reuse by fleeing elements. The Nigerian Army has maintained aggressive patrols and continued offensive operations in the general area to exploit gains and disrupt any attempts at regrouping. Independent Newspaper Nigeria the operation underscores the Army’s determination to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and restore relative security to forested enclaves that have long served as safe havens for criminal networks. Military officials say the success aligns with broader government efforts to degrade outlaw groups through persistent pressure and intelligence-led operations. TheCableWhile no casualties among troops were immediately disclosed, the capture of a major enemy position and seizure of munitions represents a noteworthy shift in operational momentum in Kogi, where communities have long endured abductions, banditry, and terror-related violence. Local authorities have concurrently been tightening security protocols across vulnerable sectors, indicative of mounting civil-military collaboration to stem insecurity. Kogi State Government Sources:• TVC News – Troops Overrun Terrorist Camp, Recover Bandoliers, Grenades In Kogi • The Guardian Nigeria – Army destroys terrorist camp in Kogi, recovers arms • TheCable – Troops raid terrorist camp in Kogi forest, recover weapons • Independent Nigeria – Army Hits Terrorists Camp, Recovers Arms In Kogi • Vanguard News – Troops capture terrorists’ camp, recover ammunition in Kogi forest Trending News The Guardian Nigeria,TheCableIndependent Newspaper, NigeriaVanguard News.
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