South-East security: Militants surrender arms as troops recover weapons

By Kingsley Omonobi

Following sustained military operations by troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, several members of militant groups have surrendered their arms, while intelligence-led operations have led to the recovery of additional weapons and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Sunday, said the development highlights the effectiveness of its integrated kinetic and non-kinetic approach towards dismantling criminal networks and restoring peace across the region.

According to the statement, the breakthrough followed sustained pressure by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade and the recent arrest of suspects linked to the killing of a soldier.

“Unable to withstand the relentless military offensive, members of a militant group operating within Egbema and its environs voluntarily began surrendering their weapons,” the Army said.