Terrorism Fight:  Troops Record Success as Terrorists Were Eliminated and Weapons Recovered in a Coordinated Ambush in Kaduna.

 

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Kaduna State have averted a potentially devastating terrorist attack by neutralizing 2 terrorists on a mission to carry out their nefarious activities.

This was released today through the verified X former twitter handle of the Nigerian Army.

According to the release, the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted 4 armed terrorists on motorbikes at a known terrorists’ crossing point in Kurmin Aja, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, just moments before they could strike.

The troops, displaying exceptional courage, in a well executed ambush, engaged the terrorists in an intense firefight and neutralized 2 of them, while others fled with gun shot wounds into a nearby forest, thereby preventing loss of innocent lives.

Following the successful operation, a thorough search of the area led to the recovery of 2 AK-47 Rifles, 30 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 3 Magazines, and two motorbikes belonging to the terrorists.

The Nigerian Army has however advised all  law abiding citizens  to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to security agencies. The troops also encourage the collaborative efforts of the public and security forces as seen to be critical in the ongoing fight against terrorism and other forms of criminality, as together, they can protect communities and preserve peace and stability in the region.