Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes have successfully raided a terrorists’ camp, where they rescued 4 abducted persons and recovered arms and ammunition.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade, Gusau, Capt. Yahaya Ibrahim, in a statement issued Tuesday said the raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state in the early hours of 23 January 2024.
He said: “During the operation, the troops neutralised one of the terrorists and extricated four kidnap victims.
“The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 rifles, 3 Magazines, 142 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 2 pairs of camouflage uniform.
“All the rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while the troops have continued to trail the wounded and fleeing terrorists.”