The 1 Division Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised seven insurgents and recovered weapons and motorcycles in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement issued by Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Monday in Kaduna.
Yahaya said, “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa carried out a fighting patrol along Udawa – Kurebe road on May 19.' According to him, during the aggressive patrol, troops made contact with insurgents and terrorists' elements and engaged them with a heavy volume of fire leading to the annihilation of five terrorists and violent extremists.
“The troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle and two motorcycles while blood stains were seen all over the scene of the incident.' He also disclosed that troops of the Division while lying in wait at Kwaga village in Birnin Gwari local government of Kaduna state, made contact with terrorists' elements and neutralised two of the criminals. “Items recovered included two AK-47 rifles, two magazines and two motorcycles,' Yahaya said. The spokesperson said Maj-Gen.
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