Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations across the country have achieved major successes in the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency in Kaduna, Zamfara and Abia States.
A statement by Army spokesperson, Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu says in Kaduna State, North-West Nigeria troops conducted a two-day fighting patrol to Kajuru and Kachia Local Government Areas, during which they engaged and killed five terrorists in a fierce combat at Dantarau. After defeating the terrorists, the troops recovered cache of arms.
In Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria troops deployed along the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua Road, responding to a distress call successfully thwarted an abduction attempt in the Angwan Chida area of Tsafe Local Government Area. During the rescue operation, troops engaged the terrorists attempting to abduct occupants of a Toyota Corolla in a fierce shootout, killing two terrorists and rescuing four passengers. The operation resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 31 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and the vehicle involved in the attempted abduction.
In Abia State, South-East Nigeria troops conducted a successful raid operation to an identified IPOB-ESN enclave located in Igboro Forest, in Arochukwu Local Government Area. Despite encountering three improvised explosive devices, IEDs planted by the terrorists, troops successfully recovered three locally fabricated Rocket-Propelled Grenades, RPGs and a locally fabricated Artillery Gun. The terrorists were forced to flee, as they succumbed to the superior fire power of the troops. One soldier who sustained a minor injury from shrapnel is receiving medical attention and recuperating.
The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and continues to make substantial progress in the fight against terrorism.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
