Troops repel attack on Kaduna community, neutralise two terrorists
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation Forest Sanity have thwarted a terrorists’ attack on the Saulawa community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna state and eliminated two terrorists.
The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official X handle on Sunday, said the success was recorded on Friday.
It said the troops, while conducting a fighting patrol to Saulawa, cleared Maidaro and Ngade Alha villages before making contact with the rampaging terrorists.
It added that one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 11 motorcycles were recovered during the operation.
“The troops, in their untiring commitment, have continued to deny the terrorists freedom of action and significantly undermined their capabilities.
“The Nigerian army remains determined to protect the nation and its citizens from the scourge of terrorism,” it said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Showbiz
Streeze, Flourish evicted from BBNaija season 9
In the diary room, housemates were tasked with nominating two pairs for eviction.
Hot news Home top
Pat Utomi tried to hustle N200 million from me with fake leadership award: Ibikunle Amosun
Mr Amosun said he found out that the state house of assembly had already blacklisted Mr Utomi as a personal non grata.
States
Hunters rescue kidnapped siblings in Anambra
Mr Obaelue congratulated his men for their gallantry in the rescue operation.
States
UNIJOS alumni condemns abduction of medical students
Gunmen, on Thursday, kidnapped 20 medical students along Otukpo-Enugu Road.
NationWide
Nigeria needs divine intervention to overcome challenges: Olukoya
He urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the country.
States
Bauchi: 20 newly elected LG chairmen take oath
They promised to justify the trust the electorate bestowed on them.
