The Nigerian Army says its men have in a series of well-defined operations, bombarded terrorists’ hideouts in Katsina and Zamfara States, resulting in the elimination of a significant number of terrorists.
A post on the Nigerian Army’s official ‘X’ handle on Monday, revealed that the operations were conducted on March 29 and March 30.
“Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara States in a series of coordinated operations have raided terrorists’ enclaves resulting in the elimination of significant number of terrorists,” reads the post.
“In an operation in Zamfara State, on 29 March 2024 troops successfully raided the den of a notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Hassan Yantagwaye, in Tsafe Local Government Area. Yantagwaye and his group have been responsible for kidnappings and acts of terrorism in some parts of North West Nigeria. During the operation, troops overpowered the terrorists in an ensuing gun battle, neutralizing 3 of them and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Troops also destroyed the terrorists’ camps.
“In Katsina State, the gallant troops on 30 March 2024 engaged in a fierce gun battle with terrorists in Shawu Kuka, Shinda, Tafki, Gidan Surajo, and Citakushi in Kabai I and Kabai II within Faskari Local Government Area. The troops neutralized 8 terrorists and recovered 3 Locally fabricated guns, military uniforms and a large quantity of stolen grains.
It also said the troops conducting night patrols on March 31, encountered armed Effium militias along Urban Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi.
“In Ebonyi State, troops conducting night patrols on 31 April 2024, encountered armed Effium militias along Urban Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Troops overpowered the militias in a combat engagement that followed and captured one of the militias. The troops also recovered one AK – 47 Rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition. The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.”
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