Troops have intensified operations nationwide, killing scores of terrorists, nabbed 20 suspects and rescued kidnap victims in the last 24 hours across theatres.
A credible source at Army Headquarters said troops also recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, motorcycles and stolen petroleum products.
He said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in Banki, Damboa and Biu areas of Borno and killed several of their fighters.
He added that 36 hand grenades, five RPG bombs, 700 rounds of ammunition, uniforms and logistics were captured.
According to him, troops also intercepted 32 bicycles and a truckload of NPK fertilizer suspected for terrorist use.
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