The Nigerian Army said its troops deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in the North West in conjunction with a team from the Nigeria Police and the State Community Watch Corps, engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle at Danmusa in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State and neutralized one terrorist, recovered arms and equipment.
This was disclosed on the X platform of the Army on Wednesday. It said the successful operation led to the seizure of one AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and a motorcycle, adding that the troops also recovered a bag containing four empty magazines and a power bank, potentially used for communication and explosive devices.
'On sighting the troops, the kidnappers fled, abandoning a Peugeot 307 vehicle and two kidnap victims.' It said It said the two kidnapped victims, Abdul Bello, who is the owner of the abandoned vehicle and Sekyen Melody Yapshak have been promptly evacuated for medical attention. 'These operations underscore the commitment of the Nigerian Army to collaborate with other security agencies to combat kidnapping and violent extremism in the region.
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