Troops kill three terrorists in Zamfara, recover arms, rustled cattle

Troops kill three terrorists in Zamfara, recover arms, rustled cattle

Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Community Protection Guards have killed three terrorists.

The troops also recovered some arms and ammunition and rustled cattle in multiple operations that were conducted on Monday, June 10.

Army spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu announced this in a statement on Wednesday, June 12.

He said: “In Rukudawa Village, located in Zurmi Local Government Area of the state, troops launched an offensive operation targeting the hideout of notorious terrorist kingpin Gwaska Dan Karami. In the encounter, troops eliminated two terrorists and uncovered a terrorist warehouse stocked with looted food supplies. The warehouse was also destroyed.

“In another operation in the Mayanchi general area of Maru Local Government Area, troops on fighting patrol intercepted and engaged marauding terrorists who had rustled a flock of sheep.

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The troops neutralized one terrorist in the overwhelming firefight compelling the rest of the terrorists to flee, abandoning one AK-47 rifle, a magazine with three rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition, two motorcycles, and 410 rustled sheep; which have been recovered by the troops.

“Other items recovered include a pair of military camouflage and a Mobile Police uniform. The rescued sheep have been handed over to the Committee on Recovery of Rustled Animals in Gusau.”

The army spokesperson said troops also intercepted some terrorists on their way to initiate their act of terror on a community in the state.

He said: “The terrorists were on a mission to carry out their nefarious activities along Kairu road in Gummi Local Government Area. The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle from the terrorists, after thwarting the mission.”

Troops kill three terrorists in Zamfara, recover arms, rustled cattle