Troops of the Nigerian Military have ambushed and killed six terrorists, whereas it recovered arms in addition to different logistics from the hoodlums in Kaduna State.
An announcement by the Nigerian Military on its official X deal with (previously Twitter), mentioned troops on 24 Could, 2024 intercepted the terrorists whereas appearing on credible intelligence on their motion in Giwa and Birnin Gwari native authorities areas (LGA) of Kaduna State.
The assertion mentioned troops ambushed the terrorists at Kidandan Junction in Giwa LGA and following a fierce fireplace combat, the terrorists fled, abandoning one pistol.
The troops additional moved on to clear Basurfe and Yuna villages the place they recovered one motorcycle left behind by the escaping terrorists who had crossed a close-by river valley.
The troops trailed the terrorists to Katoge village, a identified terrorist enclave and crossing level the place they sighted the terrorists’ scout, who was instantly eradicated, ensuing within the restoration of 1 semi-automatic pump-action rifle.
“The operation culminated in Saulawa village in Birnin Gwari LGA, the place the troops encountered a number of terrorists on motorbikes, resulting in a ferocious alternate of fireplace.
“The gallant troops overwhelmed the terrorists with superior fireplace energy, neutralising 5 extra terrorists,” the assertion said.
One AK-47 rifle, one G3 rifle, and 9 motorbikes have been recovered by the troops in the course of the encounter.