By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade under Operation MESA have destroyed a suspected terrorist camp and intercepted a logistics courier in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out in the early hours of April 16, following credible intelligence on the presence of a suspected terrorist camp between Ejiba and Ofi communities.
The troops, in conjunction with Police and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilised from their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe and advanced to the location.
During the operation, the troops intercepted a suspected courier conveying food items on a motorcycle to the camp.
However, the suspect fled on sighting the troops, abandoning the motorcycle and the items.
The troops proceeded to locate and destroy the suspected camp.
No contact was made with the terrorists during the operation.
