TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed three terrorists in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Two hostages were also rescued in the counterterrorism operations in the North-Central State were two hostages, according to a Thursday statement on the Armyโs X handle.
โActing on actionable intelligence, troops raided a notorious kidnap syndicate hideout in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists and the rescue of two hostages,โ the statement read.
One AK-47 rifle, a locally fabricated gun, assorted mobile phones, a camouflage uniform, and one motorbike were also recovered.