Nigerian Army Troops Ambush Terrorists in Kaduna, Neutralize 2, Recover Arms

Nigerian Army troops ambush terrorists on transit to cause havoc in Kaduna, neutralize 2, and recover arms. 

According to a report from the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigeria Army troops on April 14 2024 intercepted a vehicle on transit carrying terrorist who are suspected to be on a mission to go and cause havoc in Kaduna. He reported that 2 persons were neutralized and arms were recovered.

He reported, “Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter- terrorism Counter-insurgency operations in the North West on Saturday 13 April 2024 successfully ambushed and neutralized two terrorists transiting with arms in Kaduna. 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 laid in ambush for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle, that neutralized two of the terrorists. 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 remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general. The NA will thus, continue to take decisive actions against terrorists activities in the region.