Troops ambush terrorists while conveying faulty motorbikes to Kaduna

Troops ambush terrorists while conveying faulty motorbikes to Kaduna

Nigerian Army troops have neutralized a group of terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna State.

The troops, acting on credible intelligence, targeted the terrorist  group, known for using motorbikes to carry out nefarious activities in the region.

A terse post shared on the Nigerian Army X handle on Saturday said that during the operation on Friday, April 4, 2024, around Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government of Kaduna State, the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralizing three of them.

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“The terrorist group was on transit to repair their motorbikes, which they used as mobility when unleashing their acts of terror on the populace in Kaduna State and across the Northwest region.

” The operation also led to the recovery of one Ak 47 rifle, one stock Ak 47 rifle, 4 motorbikes, and one Motorola radio.

” The Nigerian Army remains committed to the ongoing counter terrorism operations to ensure the safety and security of the populace. We therefore enjoin members of the public to continue to support Nigerian Army troops and other security operatives as they continue to strive to mitigate security challenges in the country, ” the statement said.

Troops ambush terrorists while conveying faulty motorbikes to Kaduna