Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji, have rescued eight hostages and neutralised scores of terrorists in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria.
Success was recorded in continuation with dry season clearance operations in areas of responsibility in the State.
A statement by the Information Officer, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale said, troops on February 28 moved inty terrorists’ enclaves at Bayan Ruwa axis, which is presumed to be a crossing point of the terrorists in the State.
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During the operation, the troops engaged the terrorists in heavy gun duel, which due to their superior fire power, the bad elements fled in disarray, and abandoned their captors, hence the troops’ timely and prompt response, led to the rescue of eight abducted victims unhurt.
The gallant troops who neutralised scores of the terrorists, destroyed their enclaves and dominated the area with aggressive and confidence-building patrols within the general area.
All the rescued victims have been handed over to the appropriate authorities, to reunite them with their families.
Commander of Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji and General Officer Commanding, GOC 8 Division of Nigerian Army, Major-General Godwin Mutkut, has commended the efforts of the troops, for their continued doggedness and resilience to restore normalcy in the North-West.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
