Activities of violent extremists and kidnappers in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been thwarted by the troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Kaduna State.
According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu the operation, which targeted the terrorists” stronghold in Basurfe village, Southwest of Kidandan, was conducted after intelligence confirmation that the terrorists were using the village as their administrative refuge.
General Nwachukwu said the operation underscores NA’s commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring the restoration of peace and stability in Kaduna State and the nation at large.
The statement reads in part: “As troops approached the village, they were met with an ambush but the troops with tactical prowess fought their way through, forcing the insurgents to scatter in various directions.
“In the heat of the confrontation, troops spotted some of the terrorists attempting to escape the area on motorbikes and effectively engaged them, neutralizing two terrorists. The valiant troops also captured two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and a motorbike.
“The operation further gained momentum as the troops discovered the insurgents’ administrative refuge, situated on a strategic high ground.
“The troops launched an onslaught and dislodged the enclave leading to the seizure of a Semi-Automatic Pump-action rifle, 16 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two Baofeng communication radio sets, and a bag containing medical supplies, tobacco hand gloves and face masks. The area was also identified as a medical center for the treatment of wounded terrorists.”
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