Troops Eliminate Terrorist, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Katsina And Plateau
A suspected terrorist has been eliminated during a gun duel with troops of the Nigerian Army in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle, two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and a motorcycle from the suspects.
The Army in a statement on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, said troops also rescued two kidnapped victims along the Maraban-Jema'a road in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
"Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in the North West in conjunction with a team from the Nigeria Police and Katsina State Community Watch Corps, in a recent fighting patrol made contact with terrorists at Danmusa in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State,” the statement read.“The swift response and successful outcomes of these engagements demonstrate the effectiveness of interagency cooperation in addressing security challenges in the country.”