The Nigerian Army has said its troops deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West ambushed and neutralized two terrorists transiting with arms in Kaduna.
Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, said this in a statement on Sunday.
He noted that the successful operations took place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to the statement, the success was due to a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons.
“The troops laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle that neutralized two of the terrorists,” it said.
It said the gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.
It said the army would continue to take decisive actions against terrorist activities in the region, as it remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general.