Troops neutralise terrorists in Zamfara, recover arms, livestock
Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, have successfully carried out multiple operations in the state, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists and the recovery of several rustled sheep.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, troops launched an offensive operation on Monday targeting the hideout of notorious terrorist kingpin Gwaska Dan Karami in Rukudawa Village, Zurmi local government area.
During the encounter, two terrorists were killed, and a facility storing looted food supplies was destroyed. In another operation in Mayanchi, Maru local government area, troops intercepted marauding terrorists who had rustled a flock of sheep.
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One terrorist was neutralised in the ensuing firefight, and the rest fled, abandoning an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, two motorcycles, and 410 rustled sheep. Additionally, a pair of military camouflage and a Mobile Police uniform were recovered.
The successful operations demonstrate the military’s commitment to restoring peace and security in Zamfara State.