The Nigerian Army announced on Thursday that in a successful counter-terrorism operation in Kaduna State, troops have eliminated a terrorist and recovered a significant cache of weapons.
According to a statement released on their official social media channels, the operation was executed based on credible intelligence, with troops strategically positioned along the terrorists’ anticipated route.
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The terrorists, traveling on motorbikes and exiting Mallum Forest via an alternative path, were engaged by the troops in a decisive firefight.
During the encounter, one terrorist was neutralized, and the remaining assailants fled into nearby forests.
The recovered items included one AK-47 rifle, five AK-47 rifle magazines, 18 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 19 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, two motorbikes, a Techno phone, head warmers, face masks, and a magazine jacket.
The statement underscored that military presence has been intensified in the region to bolster security and prevent further threats to the area.
