Troops Neutralize Terrorists In Kaduna, Capture Weapons
The troops intercepted 4 armed terrorists on motorbikes at a known terrorists' crossing point in Kurmin Aja, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, just moments before they could strike.
Two suspected terrorists have been eliminated by the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Kaduna State, while on a mission to carry out their criminal activities.
The Army in a statement on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted 4 armed terrorists on motorbikes at a known terrorists' crossing point in Kurmin Aja, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, just moments before they could strike.
“The troops, displaying exceptional courage, in a well-executed ambush, engaged the terrorists in an intense firefight and neutralized 2 of them, while others fled with gunshot wounds into a nearby forest, thereby preventing loss of innocent lives,” the statement read.