From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
Troops have foiled an attack and neutralized five terrorists in Kwanan Bataro, Giwa local government area of Kaduna state.
This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan and made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.
The statement stated that an operational feedback reported that, the troops who were conducting clearance patrols in Giwa LGA received credible intelligence of terrorist movement towards Fatika town.
The statement further stated that the troops then mobilised to Marke and Ruheya in response.
“ The outlaws were sighted and attempted to escape the advancing forces. The troops, however cut off their escape route at Kwanan Bataro, and engaged them in a firefight, during which five of the terrorists were neutralized. The troops returned to base after clearing the area.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i expressed satisfaction at the operational feedback, and commended the troops for their proactive and sharp response to the intelligence received.
“ He encouraged them to keep up the intensity in the ongoing offensives against terrorists in the area.”
