Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised seven terrorists and arrested 27 others in coordinated operations across the country in the last 48 hours.

According to a statement on the Army's official X handle, the operations were part of intensified efforts against terrorists, insurgents, and criminal networks, following directives from Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to dismantle all terror and criminal networks.

"In the North East, Sector 3 troops of Operation Hadin Kai carried out a precision cordon-and-search in Anguwan Church, Monguno, Borno State, arresting 12 suspects linked to terror logistics and intelligence," the Army said.

"Additionally, 192 Battalion ambushed ISWAP/JAS elements along the Gwoza-Limankara axis, neutralizing three terrorists and recovering an AK-47 rifle with five rounds of ammunition. Troops of 25 Brigade, Damboa, also neutralized a terrorist attempting to infiltrate their position for reconnaissance."

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In the North West and North Central, Operation Enduring Peace troops in Kaduna State raided a terrorist hideout in Kauru LGA, killing two insurgents responsible for recent attacks on civilians. Plateau State troops arrested four suspects linked to the murder of two residents in Riyom LGA, while Niger State operatives eliminated a terrorist scout and recovered a motorcycle, mobile phone, and operational items.

The Army stressed that these coordinated strikes reaffirm its revitalised combat posture under Lieutenant General Shaibu and its commitment to restoring national security.

"The Army remains unyielding in its resolve to protect citizens and defend Nigeria's sovereignty.

The public is urged to continue providing credible information as we intensify efforts to end insecurity and reclaim every inch of national space from criminal elements," the statement concluded.