Troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised three Violent Extremists and Insurgents (VEIs) in an ambush at an area near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada Community, off the Kaduna – Abuja highway in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, in a statement issued Wednesday said acting on credible intelligence regarding sighting the movements of the VEIs near Ngwagi Hill, troops were immediately deployed on long-range fighting patrol to the likely road-crossing point of the insurgents.
He noted that the troops got into location at about 5.30 pm on the same date and successfully launched the ambush, which effectively neutralised three armed members of the criminal group.
Yahaya noted: “In a well-coordinated operation on Tuesday 11th March 2025, troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully neutralised three Violent Extremists and Insurgents (VEIs) in an ambush at an area near Ngwagi Hill, Gwagwada Community, off the Kaduna – Abuja highway in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.
“During the operation, troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 rifle magazines, 374 rounds of 7.62mm x 39 special ammunition and 88 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 NATO ammunition.”
Yahaya added that other items recovered were one Infinix mobile phone, medical supplies, clothings, and dry rations.
He stressed that the success of the operation was a testament to the troops’ high fighting morale and combat efficiency.
Yahaya added that this achievement was also as a result of the effective collaboration between the military and intelligence agencies, which provided credible intelligence that informed the operation.