The suspect was one of the three terrorists apprehended by operatives of Operation Whirl Punch at Damba community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on February 14.
The governor told the military that the villages of Warkata, Kulgi, Maitaba, Dankolo, Makuku, Kabaro, Danlayi, and Dankande were all empty.
Key members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Shura Council, Ali Kwaya and Bukar Mainoka were among those neutralised.
The DHQ claims that the bandits had engaged the troops in a fierce battle before they were overpowered by superior firepower.
“We understand that the military is overstretched due to the multiple security challenges facing the country as a result of which all the men in the service are currently engaged.”
Mr Yahaya said the initiative to build the new FOB Isa in the eastern part of Sokoto was premised on its strategic importance to the ongoing operations.
Nigerian Army has rescued a teacher and three students abducted at the Federal Government College, Birnin Yawuri, Kebbi.
Armed bandits had on Thursday invaded
FGC Birnin Yauri, and abducted an unspecified number of students and staffers in the school.
“They were swiftly engaged by troops who successfully neutralised scores.”
While receiving the service chiefs, Governor Bello Matawalle called for more modern war hardware to be provided.
