Also, during the operations, rustled cattle
and weapons were recovered from the terrorists.
A statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army
on Wednesday said the troops and Hybrid forces engaged the terrorists in a gun
duel and overpowered them.
The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops
deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the North East in conjunction with
Hybrid Forces on Wednesday, March 26, 2024 neutralised one terrorist and
recovered arms, ammunition, and rustled cattle during a clearance operation on
identified Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province enclaves within the
Gori general area in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State
“In a fierce firefight, the troops successfully overpowered
and, neutralised one terrorist, rescued several rustled cattle and recovered
arms and ammunition from the terrorists
“The recovered arms included two AK-47
rifles, 38 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, AK-47 magazines, one
Improvised Explosive Device, and one motorcycle.
In addition to killing two terrorists in Katsina, the troops recovered 25
rustled livestock.
“In another operation in Katsina State,
troops conducting offensive operations on terrorist camps neutralised two
terrorists at Garin Rinji general area in Batsari Local Government Area
following a gun battle.
“The gallant troops overwhelmed the
insurgents with superior firepower, destroyed several hideouts, and recovered
two motorcycles and 25 rustled livestock during the operation. Troops are still
sustaining offensive operations to clear terrorists in the general area.”
The Defence Headquarters last week said a
total of 106 terrorists were killed and 103 were arrested across the northern
part of the country.
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