Army Operations Kill Eight Terrorists, Free 40 Hostages In Kaduna, Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed no fewer than eight terrorists following a coordinated operation in some areas of Kaduna and Borno States where activities of non-state actors are prevalent.

The Army in a statement disclosed that the troops, based on credible intelligence, killed at least one terrorist in the forests near Danmari and Saulawa villages in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna.

The statement revealed that a separate operation in Ankwa village of Kachia LGA led to the death of two terrorists and the recovery of a locally made firearm and other weapons.

These arms include 11 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and a motorcycle used by the terrorists.

A different operation in Gwoza LGA further resulted in the elimination of three terrorists near Ashigashiya village while other troops intercepted a convoy suspected of transporting logistics to terrorists at Gubio.

“Three vehicles loaded with food supplies intended for terrorist camps were seized, and the sum of N2,400 recovered,” the Army said.

Similarly, On September 28, Army personnel stationed in Nasarawa conducted a stop-and-search operation along the Lafia-Keffi Road which resulted in the arrest of a firearms courier and the recovery of 303 live rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition concealed in a bag.

“The suspect and the vehicle were immediately taken into custody, and further investigations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices,” the Army said.

In another development, the Nigerian Army intercepted terrorists attempting to relocate abducted victims from Cijin village.

“The terrorists fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning 38 hostages, including 6 men, 8 women, and 24 children, who were safely rescued by the troops,” the statement read.

In Yobe, the Army said its troops while responding to reports of terrorists extorting civilians staged an ambush in Sasawa village in Damaturu LGA of Borno where one terrorist was killed.