Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in Kaduna state have successfully ambushed and neutralised 6 terrorists, recovering arms and other logistics.
The troops, acting on credible intelligence on the movement of terrorist elements in Giwa and Birnin Gwari Local Government Areas of the state on Friday, May 24, 2024, swiftly mobilised to intercept the threat.
The Army in a statement on Saturday, May 25, said the ambush operation was staged at Kidandan Junction in Giwa LGA, where the troops laid in wait and made contact with the terrorists. Following a fierce firefight, the terrorists fled, abandoning one pistol.
Continuing their mission, the troops moved on to clear the Basurfe and Yuna villages. During this phase, they recovered one motorbike left behind by the escaping terrorists, who had crossed a nearby river valley.
The troops in their determination trailed the terrorists to Katoge village, a known terrorist enclave and crossing…
Source: Linda Ikeji
