Troops of I Division Nigerian Army have neutralised one terrorist and also recovered four AK-47 magazines in Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations of I Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya on Monday.
” Troops while on clearance operations in the general areas of Sabon Birni, Dogon Dawa, Maidaro, Ngede Alpha and Rafin Kaji on Aug. 25, made contact with elements of terrorists. “In the fire fight that ensued, our troop troop overpowered and neutralised one of the terrorists while others fled with suspected gunshot injuries,” the army said.
He said the General Officer Commanding, I Division and Commander of ”Operation WHIRL PUNCH” Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso commended the troops for the successful operation. He also charged them to redouble their efforts as well as make life unbearable for all terrorists, insurgents and their collaborators in the Division’s Area of Responsibility. He commended the good people of Kaduna, Kano, Niger and Jigawa States for their continuous cooperation.
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