Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga in Ondo State have successfully neutralised two suspected terrorists during a tactical operation conducted along road Akunu–Auga on 14 February, 2026.
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
32 Artillery Brigade, Major Irabor Njoka in a statement issued Sunday said troops acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of the suspected criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects.
He noted that the ensuing contact with the armed elements, led to an exchange of gunfire, where the troops’ superior fire power resulted in the neutralisation of two of the terrorists, while others fled with suspected gunshot wounds.
He added that the operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of Ondo State Security Network Agency and Local Vigilantes.
Items recovered from the encounter with the criminals include; one AK-47 rifle with two magazines and 61 rounds of ammunition, three mobile handsets, a jackknife, torchlight, suspected illicit drugs, charms and the sum of ₦39,000 among other personal effects.