Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara States in series of coordinated operations have raided terrorists’ enclaves resulting in the death of a significant number of terrorists.
A statement by Army spokesperson, Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu says in the operation in Zamfara State, on March 29, 2024 troops successfully raided the den of notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Hassan Yantagwaye, in Tsafe Local Government Area. Yantagwaye and his group have been responsible for abductions and acts of terrorism in some parts of North-West Nigeria.
During the operation, troops killed three of them and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. Troops also destroyed the terrorists’ camps.
In similar encounter in Katsina State, the troops on March 30, 2024 engaged in a fierce gun battle with terrorists in Shawu Kuka, Shinda, Tafki, Gidan Surajo, and Citakushi in Kabai I and Kabai II within Faskari Local Government Area killing eight terrorists with recovery of three locally fabricated guns, military uniforms and a large quantity of stolen grains.
Meanwhile, troops on March 29, 2024 intercepted 441 wraps of illicit substance suspected to be Cannabis Sativa at Molegede village in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. Troops also uncovered the illicit substances being conveyed in a Mazda Saloon car, after the smugglers absconded, abandoning the vehicle on sighting the troops. The vehicle and illicit products will be handed over to the appropriate agency after preliminary investigations.
In Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria, troops conducting night patrols encountered armed Effium militias along Urban Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area and captured one of the militias, The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation.
The statement adds that Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the populace and will leave no stone unturned to rid the country of terrorists and insurgents.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
