The Nigerian Army announced that its counter-terrorism personnel had neutralized two terrorists in Kaduna.
According to a statement on the Nigerian Army’s social media sites, the forces, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted four armed terrorists on motorcycles at a known terrorist crossing point in Kurmin Aja, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
“The troops, displaying exceptional courage, in a well executed ambush, engaged the terrorists in an intense firefight and neutralized 2 of them, while others fled with gun shot wounds into a nearby forest, thereby preventing loss of innocent lives,” according to the report.
According to the statement, after the successful operation, a comprehensive investigation of the area resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, 30 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, three magazines, and two motorcycles belonging to the terrorists.
The statement asked locals to be watchful and swiftly report any suspicious activities to security services.
“The collaborative efforts of the public and security forces are critical in the ongoing fight against terrorism and other forms of criminality, as together, we can protect our communities and preserve peace and stability in the region,” according to the statement.
