Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara, Kebbi

Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Zamfara, Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in separate operations in Zamfara and Kebbi states, the 1 Brigade Headquarters said on Sunday.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 10:13 a.m. on Sunday, troops of 1 Brigade conducted a fighting patrol to Tubali village in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara, following intelligence reports of a planned attack on the Forward Operating Base in Galadi.

The sources said that the troops made contact with the terrorists at Tubali, killing one and recovering an AK-47 rifle. There were no casualties on the side of the military, and the patrol team returned to base at about 2:10 p.m.

In another operation, at about 10:12 a.m., troops launched a fighting patrol to Konangoro-Duko junction in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The patrol was in response to an attack on a joint location of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

The terrorists fled upon sighting the advancing troops but were pursued, leading to the killing of one terrorist and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle and two magazines.
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