Troops kill 6 terrorists, recover arms in Kaduna

The troops of Operation Forest Sanity in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces have killed six terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Maidaro village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Director, Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, June 10.

Danmadami stated that the troops, on Friday, June 9, conducted a covert operation in terrorists’ enclaves at Maidaro village and made contact with terrorists.

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He said the six terrorists were eliminated in the firefight that ensued, adding that five AK 47 rifles, 192 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm Special ammunition, 74 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm Special, and nine AK 47 rifle magazines were recovered.

He listed other items recovered to include three IEDs, three Baofeng radios, one PKM, and three motorcycles, among others.

“The military high command commends troops and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorist and all criminal activities within their area,” the Defence Headquarters spokesperson added.

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