7 killed as troops, ‘farmers’ launch attack against terrorists in Kaduna

7 killed as troops, ‘farmers’ launch attack against terrorists in Kaduna

Following a clearance operation conducted by troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch in the general area of Kampanin Doka village at Birnin Gwari local govt area of Kaduna State, four terrorists who have been terrorizing the locals met their waterloo on Wednesday.

A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya,
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army on Friday, said during the operation, troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 magazine, one machete, one mobile phone and fourteen Motorcycles from the criminals.

The statement reads further :”In a related development, on 2 November 2023, some farmers who were harvesting their crops at the western part of Sabon Sara village fled their farms and alerted troops of bandits attack.

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” The troops on receipt of the information quickly mobilized to the area. Upon arrival, four of the farmers courageously joined the troops and neutralized one bandit while others withdrew in disarray with gun shot wounds.

” The troops recovered two AK 47 rifles while one of the farmer, Abdulrahman Aliyu who sustained minor injuries during the encounter was immediately evacuated to a nearby military hospital for treatment.

” Similarly, on 3 November 2023, acting on credible intelligence, troops carried out clearance operation around the general areas of Kankomi, Juji, Gwantu, Kujeni, Kikwari and Kaso all in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Troops made contact with bandits and successfully neutralized two of the criminals. Items recovered include one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 magazine, four 7.62MM Special ammunition, one Honda motorcycle and one Techno phone.”

The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch Major General V U Okoro, commended the troops for their gallantry and specially applauded the farmers for their act of bravery.

He charged them not to relent until all terrorists, bandits and all criminal elements in the Division’s area of responsibility are completely neutralized.

7 killed as troops, ‘farmers’ launch attack against terrorists in Kaduna