By Linus Aleke, Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the North West have successfully ambushed and killed two terrorists transiting with arms in Kaduna.
Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, said the operation, which took place in Rafin Sariki Village of Giwa Local Government Area, was a prompt response to actionable intelligence on the presence of terrorists transiting with a sack containing weapons.
The troops, he said, laid an ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle that neutralised two of the terrorists.
He noted that the gallant troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and one locally fabricated revolver frame.
The Nigerian Army, he said, remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general.
He said the NA would continue to take decisive actions against terrorists’ activities in the region.
*Boko Haram fighters surrender to joint task force in Borno
Meanwhile, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), on Sunday, said that Sector 3, Monguno Nigeria, has reported a continued trend of Boko Haram fighters laying down their arms, with two more fighters surrendering on 13 April 2024.
Chief of Military Public Information, Lt-Col Abubakar Abdullahi, in a statement said, the latest fighters, were identified as Ahmed Isiaka and Adam Muhammed, aged 18 and 17 respectively, and hail from Kolloram, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.
He said that the surrendered terrorists relinquished various items, including 250 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and a 9mm PARA round, among other personal belongings.
Abdullahi recalled that on 26 March 2024, the MNJTF reported the surrender of two terrorist commanders.
These events, he said, underscore the effectiveness of the diverse non-kinetic measures the MNJTF has implemented to promote safety and security in the Lake Chad basin region impacted by Boko Haram and other terrorist activities.
The MNJTF, he said, is committed to restoring peace and facilitating the return of normalcy to the affected region.
