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As Army neutralizes 7 terrorists in Kaduna
From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The Nigerian Army of the 1 Division of Operation Forest Sanity has killed seven terrorists during a fierce encounter in Maidaro, Kagi Hill, Kusharki and Anguwan Madaki in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement by Director, Army Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu and made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.
The statement stated that during a clearance operation to Maidaro, Kagi Hill, Kusharki and Anguwan Madaki in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, contact was made by the terrorists. “In the fierce encounter that followed, 4 bandits were neutralized, forcing others to flee in disarray.”
The statement further stated that in the fierce encounter that followed, 4 bandits were neutralized, forcing others to flee in disarray.
“The gallant troops recovered two AK 47 rifles with two rounds of 7.62mm Special, one automatic pump action gun with 3 cartridges, 6 Dane guns, 3 locally fabricated pistols with one 9mm round and 4 motorcycles.
“In a separate operation conducted by another fighting patrol team of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, troops along Sabon Birnin – Zartake, Ungwan Lima Riyawa and Tungan Madaki general area, closely supported from the air by Nigerian Air Force platforms, intercepted fleeing bandits from Kagi Hill. In the fire fight that ensued, the troops neutralized 3 terrorists.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them not to relent until terrorism and other criminalities are brought to an end in the region.
“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Major General TA Lagbaja has appealed to all law abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information that will assist in the fight against the criminal elements.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them not to relent until terrorism and other criminalities are brought to an end in the region.
“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Major General Taofeek Lagbaja appealed to all law abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information that will assist in the fight against the criminal elements,” the statement said.
