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Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ couriers, recover ammunition in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers and recovered a cache of ammunition in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the operation, conducted on April 20 by troops of 12 Brigade, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected logistics elements within the area. Acting on the information, troops mounted a snap checkpoint along the Obajana–Kabba road, where they intercepted a Toyota bus conveying the suspects from Makurdi toward Obajana. The suspects were identified as Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi. A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 314 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and three AK-47 rifle magazines concealed behind the driver’s seat. Other items recovered included two mobile phones, a driver’s licence, a National Identification Number slip and an identity card. Sources said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to military intelligence authorities for further investigation. The development followed sustained operations by troops over the past three months aimed at dismantling terrorists’ logistics networks in the state. In a related operation on March 29, troops intercepted another suspected courier along the Jamata–Owara road in Lokoja, where a motorcycle modified with a concealed compartment for transporting ammunition was discovered. Further investigations led to the arrest of a high-profile suspect, Mathew Elisha, also known as Nasara, who was reportedly on a security watch list. Military authorities said the operations underscored the troops’ commitment to denying terrorists freedom of movement and disrupting their supply chains across the operational environment.