In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops have recovered weapons and rescued hostages during clashes with terrorists in Zamfara and Katsina states. Acting on intelligence, the troops disrupted terrorist activities, securing key victories across the region.
On October 21, 2024, troops in Zamfara responded to a terrorist roadblock on the Jambako-Faru road in Maradun Local Government Area. Following a fierce gunfight, the terrorists fled, leaving behind an AK-47 rifle loaded with 7.62mm special ammunition. In a separate encounter at Gidan Isa village, Isa Local Government Area, soldiers repelled an attempt by terrorists to cross the Marnona-Gudunmi-Isa road. They recovered 297 rounds of 7.62mm NATO rounds, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two AK-47 magazines, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone.
In Katsina State, troops foiled an attack in Damari village, Dandume Local Government Area, where three women had been abducted. The soldiers swiftly pursued and rescued the hostages, reuniting them with their families.
The Chief of Army Staff commended the troops for their bravery and urged them to maintain their momentum. He also thanked the public for providing crucial intelligence, which has been instrumental in the success of ongoing operations.
In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops have recovered weapons and rescued hostages during clashes with terrorists in Zamfara and Katsina states. Acting on intelligence, the troops disrupted terrorist activities, securing key victories across the region.
On October 21, 2024, troops in Zamfara responded to a terrorist roadblock on the Jambako-Faru road in Maradun Local Government Area. Following a fierce gunfight, the terrorists fled, leaving behind an AK-47 rifle loaded with 7.62mm special ammunition. In a separate encounter at Gidan Isa village, Isa Local Government Area, soldiers repelled an attempt by terrorists to cross the Marnona-Gudunmi-Isa road.
They recovered 297 rounds of 7.62mm NATO rounds, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two AK-47 magazines, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone.
In Katsina State, troops foiled an attack in Damari village, Dandume Local Government Area, where three women had been abducted. The soldiers swiftly pursued and rescued the hostages, reuniting them with their families.
The Chief of Army Staff commended the troops for their bravery and urged them to maintain their momentum. He also thanked the public for providing crucial intelligence, which has been instrumental in the success of ongoing operations.
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