The Nigerian Army has reported that its troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations in collaboration with hybrid forces in the North-East on Wednesday 26 March 2024 neutralized one terrorist and recovered arms, ammunition, and rustled cattle within Gori general area in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
This was made known by the Nigerian Army in a statement on its official X handle on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the troops encountered the terrorists during a clearance operation on identified Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province enclaves within the area.
The statement read in part, “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.”
The statement added that “In another operation in Katsina State, troops conducting an offensive operation on terrorist camps, neutralized 2 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.”
The Army also stated that troops are still sustaining the offensive operations in a bid to clear out terrorists in the general area.
