Nigerian Army troops have obliterated another terrorist stronghold, successfully rescuing kidnapped students,and seizing a significant cache of arms and ammunition
Troops also killed some insurgents, while some others were captured alive
A statement by the army says On September 12 2024, acting on reliable intelligence, troops stationed in Kaduna State launched a coordinated operation aimed at rescuing abducted persons from violent extremist camps.
Engaging in an intense firefight at Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area, the troops overpowered the terrorists, forcing them to flee and abandoning their captives.
A sweep of the area? led to the rescue of 13 victims, comprising 6 males and 7 females, as well as the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, 87 rounds of 7.63mm ammunition, 4 magazines, a locally fabricated rifle and the sum of ₦192,220.00.
Additionally, 5 solar panels, 5 mobile phones, dry rations, and clothing items were recovered.
The rescued victims have been promptly evacuated to 1 Division Medical Services and Hospital for medical attention.
In another operation, troops in Kachia Local Government Area intercepted two notorious terrorist logistics suppliers, Mallam Usman Waikili and Salisu Idris, at Kagarko village. The troops confiscated the sum of ₦1,306,700.00, three SIM cards, 2 mobile phones, 3 national identity cards, 8 ATM cards, 2 Moniepoint POS machines, an MTN MiFi and other items from the suspects.
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In a separate statement, in an operation in Suleja, Niger State, troops stormed a terrorist hideout. The troops’ overwhelming firepower led to the death of 3 terrorists, while 3 others, were captured alive. The suspects led the troops to a hidden armory, where 3 AK-47 rifles, 121 rounds of 7.62mm (special)ammunition, and the sum of ₦4,079,000.00 were recovered.
The Chief of Army Staff commended the troops and urged them to sustain the tempo of the offensives across all theatres
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
