Joint Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services have successfully averted an imminent attack on Kano by insurgents.
A Statement by the Spokeperson Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu said Troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army in cooperation with the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a well-coordinated raid in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State in the early hours of this Friday 3 November, 2023,
The operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram Terrorists believed to be planning a major operation in Kano State.
Consequently, the troops swiftly swung into action and apprehended two Boko haram suspects, who are now in custody.
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During the operation, the joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the DSS recovered five AK 47 Rifles, five AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun, five RPG Bombs, six Hand Grenades, five pairs of Desert Camouflage Uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches and some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials.
Army urge members of the public to be vigilant and collaborate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid the ongoing operations to curb insecurity.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
