Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations have neutralised seven terrorists in Kaduna and Zamfara states.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, troops in a decisive operation conducted a two-day fighting patrol to Kajuru and Kachia Local Government Areas in Kaduna state, during which they engaged and neutralised five terrorists in a fierce combat at Dantarau.
It added that after defeating the terrorists, the troops recovered a cache of arms, including two AK-47 rifles, one fabricated submachine gun (SMG), 9 AK 47 magazines, 250 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, two motorcycles, and two handheld radios.
It noted that the victory significantly disrupted terrorists’ activities along the Maro-Enugu community axis, bolstering security in the general area.
Also in Zamfara State, troops deployed along the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road, responding to a distress call successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt in the Angwan Chida area of Tsafe Local Government Area.
It said: “During the rescue operation, troops engaged the terrorists attempting to abduct occupants of a Toyota Corolla in a fierce shootout, neutralising two terrorists and rescuing four passengers
“The operation resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 31 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and the vehicle involved in the attempted abduction.”
