Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Ondo State Security Network Agency and local vigilantes, killed two terrorists on 14 February in an operation along the Akunu–Auga road. The spokesperson for 32 Artillery Brigade, Irabor Njoka, in a statement on 16 February, said the troops who were attached to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga in Ondo State, acted on human intelligence. “Troops acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of the suspected criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects,” the spokesperson said, adding that a gunfight ensued between the terrorists and security forces. “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,” the spokesperson said. The commander, an Egbira man from Kogi State, said his unit which specialised in kidnapping and sometimes robbery, focused on Abuja, Kogi, Edo and Ondo.

Source: The Guardian February 16, 2026 09:05 UTC