By Safiyat Muhammed, Lokoja
Troops Record Major Successes in Kogi as Operation Egwua A Tite II Neutralises Bandits
Nigeria News Today – The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army has announced significant gains in the ongoing Operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State, confirming the neutralisation of several bandits and the rescue of kidnapped victims across troubled communities.
The operation, which ran from September 1 to 5, 2025, covered Lokoja, Kabba-Bunu, and Yagba West Local Government Areas.
Weapons and Items Recovered
In a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja, the Brigade’s spokesman, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed that troops recovered:
-
Five Dane guns
-
One motorcycle
-
Two mobile phones
-
One AK-47 magazine containing 20 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
Key Battle Engagements
According to Abdullahi, troops of the 126 Battalion, supported by Hybrid Forces, engaged bandits around Tunga, killing two in an encounter.
On September 2, an air combat mission in Ankomi neutralised fleeing bandits, while on September 3, clearance operations in Aleke, Ungwan Soni, and Ungwan Nyaba led to the rescue of Pabo Suleiman and his two children.
On September 5, troops neutralised a notorious bandit leader, Bala, alongside five associates during a fierce gunfight at a hideout near Tunga.
Commander Leads From the Front
The Brigade Commander and Force Commander Operation Accord III, Brigadier General Kasim Sidi, personally led several of the operations, boosting troop morale, destroying bandit settlements, and maintaining dominance through patrols and ambushes.
Military Reassures Residents
Lieutenant Abdullahi reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to restoring peace and security across Kogi and neighbouring states.
“Our troops remain resolute in ridding Kogi State of banditry, criminality, and other threats. The operation continues to record positive results with the full backing of our Commander,” Abdullahi said.
