February 21, 2024
Troops on operations in Yadi Forest in Kaduna state have killed one terrorist and destroyed terrorists’ camps concealed along the river lines in the forest.
The troops also recovered arms and ammunition during the operation that was conducted on Tuesday, February 20.
Army spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, February 21.
He said troops also encountered an ambush staged by the terrorists during the operation.
“But responded with heavy volume of fire neutralizing one of them, while others scattered in disarray,” Nwachukwu said.
According to the army spokesperson, the troops, during the operation, recovered two Ak 47 Rifles, six Ak 47 Magazines, five rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 331 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 PKT machine gun ammunition, and two PKT machine gun ammunition links.
“Other items recovered include three Motorbikes, two Power Henerating sets, two Desert Camouflage, a pair of Desert boots, Leg and hand chains used for fastening kidnap victims, nine Baofeng Radios with none Chargers, one Talisman vest, one International Passport, two Voter’s cards and two National Identity cards,” he said.
Nwachukwu said troops were still on the trail of the fleeing terrorists to “rid the forest of terrorists’ activities in a renewed effort to restore peace and stability.”
– agency report
