Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Residents of Gulbi village in Niger State poured out in large numbers on Sunday, May 31, 2026, to commend troops of the Nigerian Army and the Air Component after a joint air‑ground operation successfully cleared a suspected terrorist hideout in the area, recovering 15 motorcycles, 253 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and the corpses of several neutralised insurgents. The operation, which took place between May 30 and May 31, was launched after intelligence reports suggested that Gulbi was being used as a staging area for terrorist attacks and that flags had been hoisted in the village. Although troops found no flags upon arrival, they proceeded with an extensive clearance operation and dominated the general area, according to military sources.
On their return from the mission, troops encountered fleeing terrorists, sparking a fierce firefight. Superior firepower and coordinated action forced the insurgents to retreat in disarray, abandoning a significant cache of weapons and equipment. The troops recovered 15 motorcycles and destroyed several others in situ to prevent their further use by criminal elements. The 253 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition were also seized, and the bodies of neutralised terrorists were recovered from the scene. No casualties were reported among the security personnel.
The success of the operation has brought a measure of relief to Gulbi and surrounding communities, which had been living under the shadow of repeated terrorist incursions. Local residents, who have often complained of slow military response, expressed gratitude for the decisive action. Many trooped out to thank the troops for their bravery and professionalism, describing the clearance as long overdue. Community leaders pledged continued cooperation with security agencies to prevent the re‑establishment of terrorist cells in the area.
The joint operation was carried out under the broader counter‑insurgency framework targeting criminal hideouts in Niger State, which has seen a surge in bandit and terrorist activities in recent months. The state shares borders with the North‑West and North‑Central zones, making it a transit corridor for armed groups. The success in Gulbi is expected to boost morale among troops and reassure residents that security forces are actively working to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
Military authorities have not released the identities of the neutralised terrorists, but forensic analysis is ongoing. The recovered motorcycles and ammunition have been taken into custody for further investigation. The Defence Headquarters has commended the troops for their professionalism and urged the public to continue providing timely intelligence to security agencies. As the residents of Gulbi celebrated the restoration of confidence in their community, the message from the military was clear: terrorists have no hiding place, and when they flee, troops will pursue.
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