Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga Road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The operation, carried out on February 14, 2026, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminal elements within the area.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Irabor Njoka, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects.
The interception led to a gun battle during which two of the suspects were killed, while others reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.
The Army said the operation was conducted in collaboration with personnel of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, and local vigilantes.
Items recovered from the scene included one AK-47 rifle with two magazines containing 61 rounds of ammunition, three mobile phones, a jackknife, a torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms, and ₦39,000 in cash.
The Brigade said the successful operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s resolve to curb criminal activities and protect lives and property across the state.
It added that troops would sustain aggressive clearance operations, intensify patrols along identified criminal routes, and strengthen collaboration with other security agencies and local stakeholders to ensure improved security in Ondo State.
The Army also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, stressing that public cooperation remains vital in ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
