Army 32 Artillery Brigade Troops Neutralizes Two Armed Terrorists 

... Recovers Weapons In Ondo 

By Joseph Sunday 

Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga in Ondo State have successfully neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation conducted along  Akunu–Auga road on Saturday, the 14th of February 2026.

According to the Assistant Director of the Army Public Relations for the 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Irabor Njoka, he said, the Troops acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of the suspected criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects. 

He said face off with the armed elements, led to a firefight, where the troops superior fire power resulted in the neutralisation of two of the terrorists, while others fled with suspected gunshot wounds. The operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of Ondo State Security Network Agency and Local Vigilantes.

Items recovered from the encounter with the criminals include; one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 61 rounds of ammunition, three mobile handsets, a jackknife, torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms and the sum of ₦39,000 among other personal effects.

The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement, as well as to protect lives and property across Ondo State. 

He pledged the Brigade’s continuous efforts at sustaining an aggressive and intensify clearance and patrol operations along identified criminal corridors and strengthening collaboration with other security agencies and local stakeholders to ensure a secured environment for residents.

Members of the public are however urged to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies as public cooperation remains critical to the ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.