Troops kill two terrorists transporting arms in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday ambushed and neutralised two alleged terrorists transporting arms in Rafin Sariki Village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, the troops, deployed for counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the North-West, engaged the terrorists in a gun battle which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition.
The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed for counter-terrorism counter-insurgency operations in the North- West on Saturday, April 13, 2024, successfully ambushed and neutralised two terrorists transiting with arms in Kaduna.
“The operation, which took place in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area was a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons. The troops laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle that neutralised two of the terrorists. The gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.’’
Mr Nwachukwu reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the nation, and continued taking decisive actions against terrorist activities in the region.
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