Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services have apprehended two Boko Haram Terrorists suspects and recovered weapons.
According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, this followed a successful aversion of an imminent planned attack in Kano by insurgents.
During the operation, the joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the DSS recovered five AK 47 Rifles, five AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG), five RPG Bombs, six Hand Grenades, five pairs of Desert Camouflage Uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches and some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials.
“In a dawn raid operation carried out on the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of Friday 3 November 2023, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army in close cooperation with the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted the well-coordinated raid operation in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
“The operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) believed to be planning a major operation in Kano State.
“Consequently, the troops swiftly swung into action and apprehended two BHT suspects, who are in custody.
“The inter-agency cooperation between the Nigerian Army and other security agencies as exemplified in the conduct of the operation, is a testament of the strength of the collective resolve to defeat insurgency and other security challenges.
“The successful raid operation reinforces the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property of our citizens.”
The Nigerian Army reiterated its effort to counter and degrade insurgency and other forms of security challenges across the country.
“We entreat members of the public to be vigilant and collaborate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid in the ongoing operations to curb insecurity.”
