TROOPS of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations on Saturday, 13th April 2024, ambushed and neutralised two terrorists in Kaduna State.
A statement by Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said that the “operation, which took place in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area, was a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons.”
General Nwachukwu explained that “the troops laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle that neutralized two of them The gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general. The Nigeria Arny will thus, continue to take decisive actions against terrorist activities in the region.”
Eighteen-Eleven Media