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Troops kill three terrorists, recover AK47 rifles, motorbikes, others in Kaduna

The troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle.

• April 6, 2024
Troops of Operation Forest Sanity
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Troops of the Nigerian Army operating in Kaduna state, on Thursday, killed three terrorists around  Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government of the state.

Disclosing this on its official X handle on Saturday, the Army said it received credible intelligence about the terrorists’ nefarious activities in the area before carrying out the ambush operation.

It said, “The troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralising 3 of them. The terrorist group was on transit to repair their motorbikes, which they used as mobility when unleashing their acts of terror on the populace in Kaduna State and across the Northwest region.

“The operation also led to the recovery of one AK 47 Rifle, one stock AK 47 Rifle, 4 motorbikes, and one Motorola Radio,” it added.

Reiterating its commitment to the ongoing Counter terrorism Counter insurgency operations, the Army assured Nigerians of their safety and security

It also appealed to members of the public for support as troops continue to strive to mitigate security challenges in the country.

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