The Nigerian Army troops, in separate operations, have neutralised terrorists in Katsina and rescued two kidnap victims in Plateau State. A statement by the Nigerian Army on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), said troops in conjunction with a team from the Nigeria Police and Katsina State Community Watch Corps, engaged terrorists at Danmusa in Danmusa local government area of Katsina State The statement said the troops in a fierce gun battle with terrorists neutralised one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and a motorcycle. Troops also recovered a bag containing four empty magazines and a power bank, potentially used for communication and explosive devices. In a separate encounter, troops rescued two kidnap victims following a distress call on kidnapping activities along the Maraban-Jema’a Road in Jos South local government area of Plateau State. The statement added that the kidnappers on sighting troops fled and abandoned a Peugeot 307 vehicle and two victims. |
- Friday, May 17, 2024
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