The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops in Kaduna State had successfully neutralized six terrorists and recovered a large stockpile of weapons.
In a statement posted on its X account on Thursday evening, the Army said the operation which targeted suspected terrorist hideouts in the Birnin Gwari general region, is part of a special clearance effort aimed at restoring peace and security in the state.
The statement reads, “In a counter-terrorism operation conducted on Thursday, 13 June 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army conducted a thorough clearance across Maidaro, Ngade Alha, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa, Farin Ruwa, Maganda, Sabon Layi, and Kampanin Doka villages.
“Troops made initial contact with the terrorists in Saulawa, where two terrorists were immediately neutralised. During this encounter, the troops recovered a Baofeng radio and a motorbike.”
It added that the mission continued with additional fighting encounters in Farin Ruwa, where troops killed four more terrorists.
“The gallant troops also recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), two AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, one FN rifle magazine, 22 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 51 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, and another motorbike.
“The successful clearance operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the citizens in Kaduna State and other trouble spots,” it further stated.