According to the Nigerian Army, military forces stationed in Kaduna State have eliminated six terrorists and retrieved a sizable arsenal of weapons.
It stated that the operation, which targeted known terrorist hideouts in the Birnin Gwari general region, is a component of a special clearance effort meant to restore peace and security in the state in a statement posted on its X account on Thursday night.
“On Thursday, June 13, 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army carried out a comprehensive clearance over Maidaro, Ngade Alha, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa, Farin Ruwa, Maganda, Sabon Layi, and Kampanin Doka villages as part of a counterterrorism operation. First contact was established between troops and terrorists in Saulawa, where two terrorists were promptly neutralised. A Baofeng radio and a motorbike were found by the troops during this encounter, the army reported.
Read Also: Troops successfully eliminate 6 suspected terrorists linked to IPOB/ESN in Abia forest
According to the report, the troops killed four more terrorists in Farin Ruwa during subsequent combat engagements as part of the mission.
According to the post on X, “The valiant soldiers also found another motorbike, two AK-47 weapons, six AK-47 magazines, one FN rifle magazine, 22 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, and 51 rounds of 7.62mm unique ammunition.
“The Nigerian Army’s dedication to eliminating terrorism and guaranteeing the safety and security of the citizens in Kaduna State and other trouble spots is demonstrated by the successful clearance operation.”
