In a series of successful operations conducted on May 22nd, 2024, the Nigerian Armed Forces Combat Team One, in conjunction with the Nigerian Police Force, and the Katsina Community Watch Corps, neutralized one insurgent and rescued 18 kidnap victims in Katsina State.
According to a credible source from the military, the first clearance operation occured at approximately 10:30 am, based on intelligence reports of insurgent activity near the Maidabino River Line and Kanawa villages. The troops from Combat Team One then engaged a group of insurgents found with stolen cattle. The insurgents opened fire upon encountering the troops but the soldiers fought back with superior firepower, neutralizing one insurgent, forcing others to flee with gunshot wounds.
The recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to officials of Danmusa LGA for further action, the source noted. Similarly, in a separate operation conducted same day at approximately 11:25 am, a combined force of Combat Team One, the Brigade Mobile Strike Team, the Nigerian Police Force, and the Katsina State Community Watch Corps conducted a raid on a suspected insurgent camp located in Saunin Bala Maidala village, Danmusa LGA.
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