Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside a team from the Nigeria Police and Katsina State Community Watch Corps, engaged terrorists during a recent fighting patrol in Danmusa, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of counter-terrorism operations in the North West.
It was reported that during the fierce gun battle, troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered arms and equipment from the scene.
The army stated that the operation resulted in the seizure of an AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, a motorcycle, and a bag containing four empty magazines and a power bank, potentially used for communication and explosive devices.
In another event, troops responded to a kidnapping report along the Maraban-Jema’a road in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Upon the troops’ arrival, the kidnappers fled, leaving behind a Peugeot 307 vehicle and two kidnapped victims.
The two kidnap victims, Mr Abdul Bello, who is the owner of the abandoned vehicle and Miss Sekyen Melody Yapshak have been promptly evacuated for medical attention.
In its statement, the army noted that these operations underscore the commitment of the force to collaborate with other security agencies to combat kidnapping and violent extremism in the region.
“The swift response and successful outcomes of these engagements demonstrate the effectiveness of interagency cooperation in addressing security challenges in the country,” the brief communique read it part.
