Troops of Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist and arrested two suspects during a separate operation in Katsina and Sokoto states.

In a statement on Thursday, Tamuno Sinivie, the spokesperson for the operation, said troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one motorcycle and ammunition during the operations.

He stated on Tuesday that troops received credible intelligence on the presence of armed terrorists at Bada’u Gora, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, who were reportedly planning to launch attacks on members of the local community. 

“Acting on the intelligence, the troops swiftly established an ambush position along the suspected terrorists’ route. On contact, the troops engaged the terrorists, neutralising one,” he said.

He said that items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, one motorcycle and three mobile phones. 

Mr Sinivie said the operation was conducted without any casualties among the troops.

The spokesman said that in another operation on Wednesday, troops arrested two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-led operation at Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. 

According to him, items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and the sum of ₦9,760.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, are father and son and are allegedly affiliated with the Lakurawa terrorist group,” he said. 

He added that the suspects were in custody undergoing further investigation and prosecution.