A terrorist attack on Modachi general area of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State has been averted by troops of the Nigerian army.
The operation which was carried out in collaboration with a team of men of the department of state services, (DSS) was in response to a distress call, which resulted in the interception of an armed terrorists’ group.
Counter-terrorism operations in North West region in conjunction with a team from the Department of State Services averted a potential disaster to save lives in Sokoto State, as they responded to a rampage to wreak havoc.
The joint operation led to the elimination of some of the terrorists and the recovery of a significant cache of arms.
The terrorists, who were in transit with several motorbikes, were met with strong resistance from the security forces, leading to the elimination of 7 of them. The troops also recovered seven AK-47 rifles, four motorbikes, two mobile phones, and four machetes.
The army says the successful operation is a testament to the dedication of the security forces in combating terrorism and restoring peace in troubled regions.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
