Troops of the Nigerian Army engaged in deep clearance operations within Yadi Forest, located in Kaduna State, successfully disrupted terrorist activities on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
In an official statement, Director Army Public Relations Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said the operation led to the elimination of one insurgent and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition.
Encountering an ambush staged by the terrorists, the troops promptly retaliated with decisive force, resulting in the neutralization of one assailant, while others dispersed hastily.
Among the items seized during the operation were 2 AK-47 rifles, 6 AK-47 magazines, 5 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 331 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 PKT machine gun ammunition, and 2 PKT machine gun ammunition links.
Additionally, 3 motorbikes, 2 power generating sets, 2 sets of desert camouflage attire, and equipment such as leg and hand chains used for restraining kidnap victims were recovered.
Furthermore, 9 Baofeng radios with chargers, a talisman vest, an international passport, 2 voter’s cards, and 2 national identity cards were among the seized items.
The operation also resulted in the destruction of several terrorist encampments meticulously concealed along river lines within the forest.
Efforts to apprehend the fleeing insurgents continue, as the troops remain committed to eliminating terrorist activities within the region, thus restoring peace and stability.
“The public is urged to maintain vigilance and promptly report any suspicious activities to security agencies as part of collaborative efforts to combat terrorism,” the statement said.
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