During special operations in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, troops of the Nigerian Army’s One Division and Operation Whirl Punch have eliminated six terrorists and captured three suspects.
According to a statement from Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the forces conducted a special fighting patrol to the Galadimawa general area in Giwa LGA in response to credible intelligence of terrorist operations in the region.
He added that during the operation, the military established a base of operations near Sabon Sara hamlet, where they found a herd of cattle that had been rustled and abandoned by the rebels as they fled the area quickly.
Before resuming their assault, the soldiers found the animals and gave them to the people.
According to Aruwan, the military later spotted the rebels at Galadimawa’s Market Square, and after a brief exchange of gunfire, they were able to neutralise six of the terrorists.
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He claimed that after more searching the market area, the forces arrested three people they suspected of being informants and collaborators, who were allegedly providing the criminal elements with logistical support. Four cell phones and two motorcycles were also found.
The troops led by Major General Mayirenso Saraso, the Commander of Operation Whirl Punch and the General Officer Commanding One Division of the Nigerian Army, were hailed for their breakthrough by Senator Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna State, who received the report.
The governor asked the security forces to look into the matter thoroughly in an effort to uncover more criminal networks.
Residents in front-line communities were urged by the State Government to keep providing timely intelligence to the closest security forces.
Additionally, it issued a warning to informants that give terrorists information about the whereabouts of civilians and security forces to stop acting since they will be closely monitored and prosecuted.
