Nigerian Army troops deployed for counter terrorism operations in the North East in conjunction with Hybrid Forces on Wednesday 26 March 2024 neutralized one terrorist and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled cattle during a clearance operation on identified Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province enclaves within Gori general area in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
In a fierce firefight, the troops successfully overpowered and, neutralized one terrorist, rescued several rustled cattle and recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists.
The recovered arms included 2 AK-47 rifles, 38 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, AK-47 Magazines, one Improvised Explosive Device and one motorcycle.
In another operation in Katsina State, troops conducting offensive operation on terrorist camps, neutralized two terrorists at Garin Rinji general area in Batsari Local Government Area following a gun battle.
The gallant troops overwhelmed the insurgents with superior firepower, destroyed several hideouts and recovered 2 motorcycles and 25 rustled livestock during the operation. Troops are still sustaining offensive operations to clear terrorists in the general area.
Also, the Nigerian Army troops deployed in Zamfara State for Counter terrorism Counter insurgency operations in the North West Region neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Junaidu Fasagora and scores of his fighters after a ferocious Artillery bombardment and ground battle in Tsafe general area of Zamfara State .
Junaidu Fasagora and his terrorists group have long been responsible for a series of kidnappings and other terrorism activities against the populace across several states in the North West. Their elimination marks a crucial victory in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
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