Militants operating in Nigeria’s Southeast have begun surrendering their weapons following sustained military pressure from troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement shared on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that the development marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the region.
According to the Army, the breakthrough came after a series of intelligence-led operations, which not only compelled militants to lay down their arms but also led to the recovery of additional weapons and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
The statement highlighted that troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade intensified operations in the area, especially following the arrest of suspects linked to the killing of a soldier.
Unable to withstand the mounting pressure, members of a militant group operating around Egbema and nearby communities reportedly began surrendering voluntarily.
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In one instance, a suspect provided intelligence that led troops to a concealed weapons cache. Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 54 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and four locally fabricated firearms.
In a related operation, troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a follow-up raid that resulted in the recovery of two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), 45 rounds of 7.62mm x 51 ammunition, and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
The Army emphasized that these successes underscore the effectiveness of its combined kinetic and non-kinetic strategies aimed at dismantling criminal networks and ensuring lasting peace in the Southeast.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the offensive until all threats to public safety in the region are neutralized.
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