Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter- terrorism Counter-insurgency operations on Saturday, 13th April, 2024, ambushed and neutralised two terrorists in Kaduna State.
A statement by Director Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu said that the “operation, which took place in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area, was a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons.”
Nwachukwu, a Major General, explained that “the troops laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle, that neutralized two of the terrorists. The gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general. The NA will thus, continue to take decisive actions against terrorists activities in the region.”
