Troopers of the Nigerian Military have killed three terrorists in transit to restore their bikes round Kidandan Village, Giwa Native Authorities of Kaduna State.
The troops have been mentioned to have laid an ambush for the terrorists following an intelligence report.
This, it was gathered resulted in a fierce gun battle between the troops and the terrorists.
In accordance with a put up by the Nigerian Military on its X deal with on Saturday, the troops eradicated three terrorists and recovered a number of weapons.
The put up learn, “In a current profitable counter-terrorism operation, Nigerian Military troops have neutralised a gaggle of terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna State. Performing on credible intelligence, the troops focused the terrorist group, recognized for utilizing motorbikes to hold out nefarious actions within the area.
“In the course of the operation on Friday, April 4, 2024, round Kidandan Village, Giwa Native Authorities of Kaduna State, the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralising three of them. The terrorist group was in transit to restore their motorbikes, which they used as mobility when unleashing their acts of terror on the populace in Kaduna State and throughout the Northwest area.
“The operation additionally led to the restoration of 1 AK-47 rifle, one inventory AK-47 rifle, 4 motorbikes, and one Motorola radio.”
The Military urged residents to assist safety companies to deal with the scourge of insecurity ravaging many elements of the nation.
“The Nigerian Military stays dedicated to the continuing counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency operations to make sure the security and safety of the populace.
“We subsequently enjoin members of the general public to proceed to assist Nigerian Military troops and different safety operatives as they proceed to try to mitigate safety challenges within the nation,” the put up added.
The PUNCH studies that troops between January and March 2024 killed no fewer than 2,351 terrorists.
