Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a terrorist attack on the Saulawa community in the Birnni Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The troops, who were on fighting patrol, had cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the terrorists on Friday. A statement on X by the Nigerian Army on Sunday stated that the terrorists engaged the troops in a gun duel.
The Army added that two terrorists were killed, and weapons, as well as 11 motorcycless were recovered after the operation.The post read, “Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have dealt a significant blow to terrorists operating within Saulawa general area of Birnni Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Friday, August 16, 2024.“The troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists. The ensuing firefight resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 11 motorcycles, one of which was burnt in situ resulting from damage sustained during the operation.”
The service noted that troops remained committed to curbing terror activities in the country.“The troops, in their untiring commitment, have continued to deny the terrorists freedom of action and significantly undermined their capabilities. “The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its determination to protect the nation and its citizens from the scourge of terrorism,” the post added.
Source: Punch