Crimes

Troops kill 11 terrorists, recover weapons in Kaduna

The troops of Operation Whirl Punch alongside Special Forces have killed no fewer than 11 terrorists in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known via a statement issued on Sunday.

Danmadami said the troops, on Saturday, conducted clearance operations at the terrorists’ enclaves at Bagoma, Rema, Bilugai, Dagara, Sabon Lay, Gagumi, Katakaki, and Randagi villages all in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State.

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He said the terrorists fell to the superior firepower of the troops at Kakangi and Katakaki villages during the encounter while others fled.

He stated that the troops exploited the general area and recovered two AK 47 rifles, two AK 47 magazines, 57 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, seven machetes, and six motorcycles, among other items.

“The military high command commends troops and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities,” Danmadami added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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