SOLDIERS FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK ON KADUNA COMMUNITY, KILL TWO
Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a terrorist attack on the Saulawa community in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The troops, who were on patrol, had cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the terrorists on Friday.
A statement on X by the Nigerian Army on Sunday stated that the terrorists engaged the troops in a gunfight.
The Army added that two terrorists were killed, and weapons, as well as 11 motorcycles, were recovered after the operation.
The post read, “Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have dealt a significant blow to terrorists operating within the Saulawa general area of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Friday, August 16, 2024.
“The troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists. The ensuing firefight resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 11 motorcycles, one of which was burned in situ due to damage sustained during the operation.”
The service noted that troops remain committed to curbing terrorist activities in the country.
“The troops, in their untiring commitment, have continued to deny the terrorists freedom of action and have significantly undermined their capabilities.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its determination to protect the nation and its citizens from the scourge of terrorism,” the post added.
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